Police warn of armed carjackings, robberies on West Side
More than two dozen robberies have taken place since April 22 - most of them in the early morning hours in various locations on the West Side.
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More than two dozen robberies have taken place since April 22 - most of them in the early morning hours in various locations on the West Side.
A 41-year-old man stabbed and robbed a 52-year-old victim.
After the 12-year-old boy was shot, he was carried into the library by a security officer – who attempted to render aid on him.
The shooting happened on Pulaski Road the Legler Regional Library, and the youngest victim was only 12. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Police said there are to five male robbers between the ages of 15 and 25.
In two incidents, the victims were beaten before having their property taken.
Tyrik Carter, 24, was arrested Wednesday, in the 5900 block of West Huron Street.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Area 4 Special Victims Unit at (312) 746-8251.
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A robber targeting people along one block in the Austin neighborhood struck again this week.
These nine robberies happened between March 27 and this past Thursday.
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Crews arrived a short time later the man fell in, and performed CPR.
Police say on March 26 around 2:41 a.m., he took property from a 29-year-old woman at gunpoint in the 4900 block of West Madison Street.
Charges were pending late Monday, and Area Three detectives are investigating.
After the shooting, some people said the man had a concealed carry permit, something police would not discuss.
He was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
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A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
The dog then attacked one of the officers, who then fired their service weapon, hitting the dog in the body, police said.
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The aquarium announced the passing of Osiris, a 26-year-old female who came from Marineland in Canada in July as part of the recent international rescue effort.
The golden retriever named Bear was rescued after being found with his collar caught on a branch, neck deep in the rising water.
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CPD said just before 5 p.m. on Monday, officers were conducting an investigation when they were approached by an unknown dog.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
Police in Evanston said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
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.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
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Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
