2 men robbed by armed group in West Loop, police say
Chicago police said four armed robbers approached the victims, both 22, displayed handguns, and demanded their belongings.
Chicago police said four armed robbers approached the victims, both 22, displayed handguns, and demanded their belongings.
Police say on April 14, a 35-year-old woman was walking northbound on Carpenter Street from Randolph Street when she was approached from behind by the suspect.
Chicago police said last Sunday, a 35-year-old woman was walking on Carpenter Street from Randolph Street when a man grabbed her from behind.
The robbery spree happened between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
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.
No one was hurt, but at least one business in the West Loop had to close for the day.
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.
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.
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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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Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.
Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.