Illinois AG calls for stronger vehicle security measures amidst rising car thefts
As car thefts in Chicago continue to surge, the Illinois Attorney General is pointing fingers at two prominent vehicle manufacturers, claiming they are not adequately addressing security vulnerabilities.
As car thefts in Chicago continue to surge, the Illinois Attorney General is pointing fingers at two prominent vehicle manufacturers, claiming they are not adequately addressing security vulnerabilities.
Pleasant Prairie police chase after carjacking; 3 IL teens arrested
Pleasant Prairie police released on Monday, Aug. 14 dash camera video of a chase involving a car taken in a carjacking in Palatine, Illinois in July.
Pleasant Prairie police released on Monday, Aug. 14 dash camera video of a chase involving a car taken in a carjacking in Palatine, Illinois in July.
Driver carjacked at gunpoint near UChicago campus
A person was carjacked at gunpoint Monday morning blocks away from the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park.
A person was carjacked at gunpoint Monday morning blocks away from the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park.
Man wounded in exchange of gunfire with attempted carjackers in the Loop
A man was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a group of people who tried to take his car at gunpoint in the Loop Sunday morning.
A man was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a group of people who tried to take his car at gunpoint in the Loop Sunday morning.
Chicago carjackings fall, auto thefts on the rise
Carjackings have fallen across the city, while motor vehicle theft is up 126% from this time last year, according to Chicago police. Social media trends on how to steal Hyundais and Kias are believed to have a lot to do with the increase.
Carjackings have fallen across the city, while motor vehicle theft is up 126% from this time last year, according to Chicago police. Social media trends on how to steal Hyundais and Kias are believed to have a lot to do with the increase.
Community leaders say violence is a disease, call for meeting with Pritzker
Community leaders are calling for a meeting with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying violence is a disease and civility is the cure.
Community leaders are calling for a meeting with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying violence is a disease and civility is the cure.
Chicago man charged in Logan Square carjacking: police
A West Garfield Park man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly carjacking a woman in Logan Square the day before.
A West Garfield Park man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly carjacking a woman in Logan Square the day before.
Video shows armed suspect hop on counter at bank, steal money
Shocking video shows the moments a bank robber enters a business and then hops on the bank counter armed with a gun and steals money,
Shocking video shows the moments a bank robber enters a business and then hops on the bank counter armed with a gun and steals money,
Chicago man charged in Woodlawn carjacking
An 18-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking Monday morning in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
An 18-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking Monday morning in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Teen charged in Washington Park armed carjacking
A young man was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Washington Park Monday.
A young man was charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint in Washington Park Monday.
Man, 19, charged in Washington Park armed carjacking
A 19-year-old man was charged with carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Washington Park on Monday.
A 19-year-old man was charged with carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Washington Park on Monday.
Chicago man charged in carjacking of Uber driver in New Lenox
Another arrest has been announced in a New Lenox carjacking and robbery, with a third suspect being held on a million-dollar bond.
Another arrest has been announced in a New Lenox carjacking and robbery, with a third suspect being held on a million-dollar bond.
62-year-old woman carjacked by armed teen in Back of the Yards
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking a 62-year-old woman at gunpoint Saturday afternoon in Back of the Yards.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with carjacking a 62-year-old woman at gunpoint Saturday afternoon in Back of the Yards.
Chicago man who led authorities on high speed chase in stolen vehicle sentenced
A Chicago man who led authorities on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle on the Eisenhower Expressway in 2021 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
A Chicago man who led authorities on a high speed chase in a stolen vehicle on the Eisenhower Expressway in 2021 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
South Shore man allegedly carjacked woman at gunpoint
A South Shore man was arrested Thursday for allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Englewood.
A South Shore man was arrested Thursday for allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in Englewood.
Little Village man charged with armed carjacking
A man is facing charges after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon in the Little Village neighborhood.
A man is facing charges after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon in the Little Village neighborhood.
Carjackers strike twice in Lake View, blocks apart within an hour
Two carjackings happened roughly an hour apart Monday morning in the Lake View neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.
Two carjackings happened roughly an hour apart Monday morning in the Lake View neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.
Police chase ends in arrests on Chicago's West Side following carjacking incident
Two people were arrested after a police chase Friday afternoon on Chicago's West Side.
Two people were arrested after a police chase Friday afternoon on Chicago's West Side.
Police chase ends in arrests on Chicago's West Side following carjacking incident
Two people were arrested after a police chase Friday afternoon on Chicago's West Side.
Two people were arrested after a police chase Friday afternoon on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago sees improvement in holiday weekend violence, but Englewood mass shooting mars celebration
It?s traditionally one of the most violent weekends in the city of Chicago. And while they were still plenty of shootings and murders over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Chicago police said compared to last year, there was also significant improvement.
It?s traditionally one of the most violent weekends in the city of Chicago. And while they were still plenty of shootings and murders over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Chicago police said compared to last year, there was also significant improvement.