Armed robbers targeted 8 businesses in West Loop in under an hour
The robbery spree happened between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
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The robbery spree happened between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
No one was hurt, but at least one business in the West Loop had to close for the day.
The robbers held up Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts locations, convenience stores and gas stations, in the city's downtown area, West Loop, Near West Side, and North Center neighborhood. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
People who live and work nearby say they have serious safety concerns, and also say they have been sounding the alarm for months - but nothing changes.
Violence and drug use on main pedestrian walkways are among the concerns that continue at the viaduct encampments, and people who live and work nearby say nothing has changed despite repeated complaints. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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The residents say the encampment is a source of drugs, violence, and graffiti – and they took their concerns straight to Chicago Police Wednesday night. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
West Loop residents take issue in particular with the blatant drug use and dealings occurring on Lake Street and Fulton Street off Clinton Street.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) says the West Loop site has had problems with violent crime.
People who live under the viaduct on Lake Street near Clinton Street were told to remove their belongings so crews can start power-washing.
The SVRN streetwear store was hit in a crash-and-grab early Tuesday, and it was the third hit for the store in less than a month. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The owners of the streetwear store say they are considering calling it quits in the city of Chicago. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Aldermen who represent the area and parts nearby said there has been an increase in crime around Clinton and Lake streets, where the shooting happened. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Ald. Bill Conway (34th) says a homeless encampment near where the shooting happened has become a magnet for crime, and the city has failed to take action. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Shields opened the restaurant in the West Loop with his wife in 2016. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Chicago police said the shooter walked up to the victim and started yelling before shooting - leaving shell casings on the street and sidewalk.
Chicago police said the shooter walked up to the victim and started yelling before shooting - leaving shell casings on the street and sidewalk.
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