Milwaukee Avenue
‘Bully Bandit’ Suspected Of 12th Bank Robbery
The robber, dubbed “The Bully Bandit” because of the aggressive manner in which he carries out his crimes, robbed a Chase Bank branch in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
2 Hurt In Crash After Police Chase Through City And Suburbs
A car chase that started in southwest suburban Burbank and ended in a crash in north suburban Niles injured two people Thursday night, police said.
Cop Shoots Suspect In 12 Store Robberies
After holding up a Subway shop on the Near North Side, a robbery suspect fled the scene, and police chased him to Wicker Park, where he allegedly attempted to run over a police officer, prompting the officer to shoot him.
Four Men Shot At Logan Square Bar
Four men were shot when a fight erupted during a hip-hop show at a Logan Square bar early Wednesday.
Skateboarder Struck By Car Last Week Dies
The 42-year-old man who was struck by a car while he was skateboarding in the Wicker park neighborhood a week ago has died, according to the Cook Coounty Medical Examiner’s office.
Person Critically Hurt In Wicker Park Construction Accident
A construction accident in the Wicker Park neighborhood on Sunday left one person in critical condition, according to Fire Media Affairs.
Man Waiting For Bus Hit, Killed By Taxi At Milwaukee And Chicago Avenues
A taxicab was destroyed beyond recognition Tuesday morning, after it slammed into a bench and a pole at Chicago and Milwaukee avenues and killed a man waiting at a bus stop.
UPDATED: Mob Of Teens Steals $3K Of Jeans From Wicker Park Store
After posting surveillance video of a flash mob robbery online and sharing the video with CBS 2 News, a Wicker Park store owner said he and police have received several tips about the group of about 20 teens responsible for stealing more than $3,000 worth of jeans over the weekend.
Weekend Gunfire Leaves 3 Dead, 26 Wounded
Gunfire over the weekend left three men dead and at least 26 others wounded, from Portage Park to Auburn-Gresham.
3 Dead, 23 Wounded In Weekend Shootings
Three men are dead and at least 23 other people wounded from gun violence across the city since Friday night.
Church Calls Off Plan To Buy Portage Theater
A local megachurch has withdrawn its move to buy the historic Portage Theater on Milwaukee Avenue and turn it into space for its congregation.
2 Weeks, 3 Smash-And-Grab Retail Thefts
For the third time in just the past few weeks, police are trying to find some brazen thieves who get into stores by smashing their way in.
Find Everything Under The Sun At American Science And Surplus
You never know what you’re going to find next at one of American Science and Surplus’ stores, or in its catalog.
Logan Square Standoff Ends With Man’s Arrest
One man was in police custody Thursday morning, after holding Chicago Police officers and SWAT teams at bay for more than three hours in the Logan Square neighborhood.
7 Dead, At Least 21 Wounded In Weekend Violence
Seven people are dead and at least another 21 people have been wounded in acts of violence across the city since Friday afternoon.
SUV Slams Into Jefferson Park Post Office
An SUV crashed into a post office on the Northwest Side late Tuesday afternoon.
Supporters Rally To Save Portage Theater
Supporters rallied Monday to save the Portage Theater, one of the city’s oldest movie houses.
Bicyclist Who Chased Woman’s Attacker: ‘I Had To Do It’
A bicyclist chased and tackled an alleged purse-snatcher because he was upset the man had targeted a 75-year-old woman.
Cop Accused Of Calling In Fake Bar Fight To Escape DUI Arrest
A Chicago Police officer falsely reported a raucous bar fight so he could avoid a possible DUI arrest in northwest suburban Niles, Cook County prosecutors said Wednesday.
Three Men Shot In Portage Park
Three men were shot early Sunday in the Portage Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
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- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotPolice responded to calls of shots fired about 4:34 p.m. and found the man, whose age and identity were not immediately released, shot in the front seat of a vehicle in the 2800 block of Sheridan Road.138
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.136
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
- Three Stabbed On Northwest SideThree teenagers were stabbed in the Belmont Cragin area Thursday night on the Northwest Side.142
- Students Disciplined For ‘Sexting’ Incident At Evanston Township HighIn a letter to parents dated Thursday, District 202 Supt. Eric Witherspoon wrote that girls sent inappropriate photos to members of the varsity baseball team.265
- Cops Crack Down On Retailers Who Sell Stolen GoodsA new law in Illinois is allowing police and retailers to work together to crack down on organized retail theft. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports.117
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