Mass Transit detectives seek to identify two men in CTA bus robbery
The two suspects approached the victim, and one of the men beat the victim while the second suspect took their belongings.
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The two suspects approached the victim, and one of the men beat the victim while the second suspect took their belongings.
Williamomo Peray, 44, was arrested on Tuesday, in the 5300 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
University officials say the incidents all happened within minutes, and one student was hit in the face.
The victim was riding the bus on her way to work when three women and one male got on the bus and began attacking her.
In three of the incidents, victims were approached by two to four suspects with guns who robbed them before taking off on foot or by car.
In three of the incidents, victims were approached by two to four offenders with guns who robbed them before taking off on foot or by car.
Justin Deloney, 36, made his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Justin Deloney, 36, made his first court appearance on Wednesday. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports.
Justin Deloney, 36, was arrested on Sunday, in the 300 block of South Madison Avenue.
Police said a 17-year-old boy was trying to use the ATM when a man came up and tried to force him to withdraw money. The victim refused, police said.
The robbery happened at 6:42 p.m. at the Bank of America ATM at the southeast corner of Washington and Dearborn streets.
The woman didn’t see her car again until it was used in another crime. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
"Saturday morning, I saw a couple of cars that had been broken into, about five to six cars driver-side windows busted out and everything."
The robbery happened on Saturday. Meanwhile on Sunday night into Monday morning, seven more robberies were reported in various parts of the city. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Authorities said the suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded money. No injuries were reported.
Chicago police Mass Transit Unit arrested the teen on Tuesday, in the 4200 block of West Cermak Road.
The victim was approached by two unknown males who began striking him and then forcefully took his personal property from him and his car before fleeing the area.
He's charged with felony burglary and damage to property.
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One of the robberies happened right outside the Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village and was caught on camera. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It is a scene replaying itself in many parts of the city – armed robbers targeting people on the street. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez talked with one recent victim.
Chicago police said they caught the thieves trying to steal from a train stopped at the tracks.
Jeremy Phillips, 20, was arrested on Thursday, in the 3900 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Police said a 33-year-old man was on the 900 block of North Michigan Avenue around 2:20 a.m., when a dark SUV pulled up, and two gunmen got out and demanded his property.
Tony Davis, 23, was arrested on Wednesday, in the 2700 block of South California Avenue.
A 15-year-old girl was expected back in court Monday to face murder charges, after authorities said she was one of a few people responsible for pushing a man out of a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train.
An 85-year-old man from Crown Point, Indiana, was arrested this past weekend on accusations of shooting his wife.
Three people were taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood early Monday.
Chicago police this past weekend issued a warning about a man who grabbed a woman at a CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park.
A helicopter rushed one of eight people to the hospital on Sunday afternoon after a serious crash involving police in Spring Grove, Illinois, near the Wisconsin state line.
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The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.
A federal judge has granted a stipulated temporary restraining order exempting the Chicago Archdiocese and its health care providers from participating in Illinois' new medical aid in dying law or being penalized for their refusal.
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A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
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The family of the victim demanded that the other attackers, or their parents, come forward. Lauren Victory reports.
Five ambulances were sent to the scene of a fire in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood early Monday.
Chicago police this past weekend issued a warning about a man who grabbed a woman at a CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park.
One person was killed and six others were injured during a mass shooting in Humboldt Park Sunday afternoon. Asal Rezaei reports.
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Three people were taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood early Monday.
A 15-year-old girl was expected back in court Monday to face murder charges, after authorities said she was one of a few people responsible for pushing a man out of a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train.
Three of the victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other two were taken in fair condition.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in a campaign video on Sunday that he is running for a second term.
An 85-year-old man from Crown Point, Indiana, was arrested this past weekend on accusations of shooting his wife.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
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The team's previous season opener record was a 45-7 win over the Packers in 1948.
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The Cubs won their second straight as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11.
A 15-year-old girl was expected back in court Monday to face murder charges, after authorities said she was one of a few people responsible for pushing a man out of a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train.
An 85-year-old man from Crown Point, Indiana, was arrested this past weekend on accusations of shooting his wife.
Chicago police this past weekend issued a warning about a man who grabbed a woman at a CTA Blue Line station in Wicker Park.
Three of the victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other two were taken in fair condition.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
