Chicago's Crime Wave - Page 53

January 15, 2022

Illinois inmate released for brother's funeral never returned to jail: report

A manhunt was underway Friday for a Chicago-area jail inmate who never returned to the lockup after being permitted to temporarily leave so he could attend his brother’s funeral, officials said.

January 6, 2022

Chicago man arrested in New Year's Day shooting was awaiting trial for previous felony, report says

A Chicago man charged with discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle on New Year’s Day has become the first person accused of trying to shoot someone in the Windy City while awaiting trial for a previous felony this year, according to a local report.

January 5, 2022

Fraternal Order of Police VP pleads for 'demonization' of law enforcement to stop

Attacks on police officers in America hit a record high in 2021 with 346 officers shot in the line of duty, according to the FOP report released Monday.

January 4, 2022

Chicago store robbed of $50K in merchandise 24 hours after appearing on local news profile

Cynthia's Consignments in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood was robbed of about $50,000 in designer handbags on Monday, a day after the shop appeared in a feature that aired on the local news, according to reports.

December 31, 2021

76 Chicago cops were shot or shot at in 2021

Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown on Thursday said 76 police officers have been shot or shot at so far in 2021 while reflecting on the city's deadly year.

December 28, 2021

Chicago dispatcher warns of safety concern in city due to police shortage

The Chicago dispatcher who was widely praised for his calm demeanor while assisting officers who came under fire over the summer issued a stark warning on social media last week, saying at least one district is dangerously understaffed.

December 25, 2021

Chicago-area DA Kim Foxx ripped by Illinois Republican after Oak Brook mall shooting

A Republican county commissioner based outside Chicago lashed out at Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx this week after gunfire at an Oak Brook shopping mall left at least four people wounded – and sent Christmas shoppers scrambling for safety.

December 24, 2021

Chicago-area mall shooting leaves several wounded; 2 suspects in custody, 1 sought

Police in a Chicago suburb released two photos of an at-large suspect early Friday as a manhunt continued following a shopping mall shooting Thursday that left at least four people wounded.

December 23, 2021

Chicago Prada, Hermes stores robbed back-to-back, security guard maced

The luxury retail stores Prada and Hermes in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood were robbed within minutes of each other Wednesday evening, authorities said.

December 23, 2021

Chicago bike shop robbed twice within weeks: ‘This is another level’

“BFF Bikes owner” Gillian Forsyth said on Thursday that the crime surge in Chicago is on another level.