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Man robs kid at gunpoint on Lake Street
A man met with a kid to purchase some clothing July 9 on the 700 block of Lake Street. The man then displayed a firearm and stole the youth’s property and money. The estimated loss is $2,250. Burglary. A man entered a Chicago resident’s trailer July 9 on the...
Get got a 9 year sentence for carjacking a 69-year-old woman, but didn’t spend a single night in prison. Here’s why.
CHICAGO — Even in a state where most prison sentences are automatically cut in half, Damajae Mitchell’s situation is an eye-opener. Mitchell, 20, pleaded guilty late last month to carjacking and trying to rob a 69-year-old woman on the Northwest Side. When he committed the crime, officials said, he had another carjacking case pending in juvenile court.
5+ Armed Robberies in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood: Dating App Suspect Warned by Police
Safety Alert in Austin: Recent String of Robberies Linked to Dating Apps. Police Warning – Chicago Residents Urged to Exercise Caution with Online Meetups. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, there have been several armed robberies in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago recently. Police say a man met people through dating apps and then robbed them at gunpoint. This armed robbery incident happened at least five times. In one case, he even stole a person’s car after meeting them at their home.
Chaos at Chicago Amazon Center: Woman Shot, Investigation Ongoing (Video)
Police have confirmed a shooting at an Amazon fulfillment center in Matson, a suburb of Chicago. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM last night. A 33-year-old woman from Chicago was injured in the shooting, sustaining a graze wound to her head. She was taken to Christ Hospital, where her injury was determined to be non-life-threatening, and she is expected to recover.
Two people accused of switching stickers for cheaper prices
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Two people from Chicago are facing charges after being accused of switching price stickers for cheaper prices. According to an affidavit, officers were dispatched to Walmart on S. Red Bank Road for two males that were detained by asset protection. An employee said the men,...
Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott Resigns Amid Investigation, Mayor Prepares Town for Possible Release of Disturbing Video
The Village of Robbins is once again drawing attention as its acting police chief, Carl Scott, steps down amidst an unfolding investigation—this announcement coming just 15 months into Scott's tenure. As CBS News Chicago reports, the Mayor of Robbins, Darren Bryant, was prompted to dismiss the chief after viewing a video of an incident that has yet to be made public, though it was suggested that the footage is disturbing enough to lead to swift action.
American Legion’s door shattered again amid its closure
Police were dispatched July 8 to 500 Circle Avenue for a report of criminal damage to Forest Park’s American Legion. As American Legion Post 414 prepares for closure, members are clearing out the building for future buyers, according to the police report. While someone was in the process of removing items from the building, he noticed the glass pane in the front door was shattered, officials said. This is not the first time something like this has happened, as earlier this year, the American Legion’s front door was shattered with a BB gun. There was no sign of entry and no items stolen, according to the police report. The estimated cost of repair is $700.
1 dead after semi-trailer falls off I-80, overturns; Illinois State Police say
One person is dead after a semi-trailer went down an embankment on I-80 in the south suburbs Tuesday morning, Illinois State police said.The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Kedzie Avenue.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the semi-trailer left the roadway, went down an embankment and overturned onto Kedzie Avenue.LIVE TRAFFIC: Check out the latest conditions on our live traffic mapPolice sad the driver of the semi-trailer was pronounced dead. One lane on eastbound I-80 is closed and both directions of Kedzie Avenue under I-80 are closed, police said.Police are investigating and further details were not immediately available.
Chicago Man, Anthony Maldonado, Charged with First-Degree Murder Following June Shooting Incident
In a recent development coming out of Chicago's law enforcement circles, a 23-year-old individual named Anthony Maldonado has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting last month. According to details released by the Chicago Police Department, Maldonado was taken into custody on July 10, facing charges for the murder of a 30-year-old male, as well as the attempted murder of a 31-year-old female.
After attempted Trump assassination, former Chicago Mayor Lightfoot laments violent rhetoric
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump came amid a "toxic mix" of violent rhetoric, people on "the fringe," and dangerous weapons."It takes your breath away to think about something like this happening at a political rally," Lightfoot said. "It hurts your heart as a human being that anyone was injured—much less killed—in an act so American, which is coming to a political rally to hear from a candidate."But the former mayor said the possibility of something like the assassination attempt on former President Trump during a rally...
Violence – a worrying trend among young males
Dr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and author of Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys, joins Lisa to talk about Trump’s shooter. The 20-year-old white male is just another name in the long list of public shooters.
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