Man arranging dates in downtown hotels robs 4th victim with stun gun: police
The suspect, who targeted older men, has struck four times since late December, Chicago police said in a community alert.
The suspect, who targeted older men, has struck four times since late December, Chicago police said in a community alert.
‘Suspicious’ blaze at Loop salon under investigation: fire officials
Someone broke the front windows of the shop and started the blaze, fire officials said.
Someone broke the front windows of the shop and started the blaze, fire officials said.
CTA Blue Line service resumes after smoke reported downtown
Blue Line service is running with delays after reports of smoke near the Jackson station stopped trains Monday.
Blue Line service is running with delays after reports of smoke near the Jackson station stopped trains Monday.
Millennium Station evacuated for fire alarm; Metra Electric trains running with major delays
The duration of this delay is unknown as crews are working to restore train service, Metra said.
The duration of this delay is unknown as crews are working to restore train service, Metra said.
Red Line riders robbed on Near North Side, Loop: police
In both cases, the suspects approached someone on a train, displayed or implied a handgun and took the person’s money.
In both cases, the suspects approached someone on a train, displayed or implied a handgun and took the person’s money.
Man suffering medical issue in Loop did not fall from L platform: CTA
A man suffering from a medical condition fell to the street Tuesday morning near a CTA station in the Loop, police say.
A man suffering from a medical condition fell to the street Tuesday morning near a CTA station in the Loop, police say.
Thieves snatch phones from CTA riders in Loop, Near North Side: police
In each case, the suspects approached someone on a train and took their cellphone by force, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
In each case, the suspects approached someone on a train and took their cellphone by force, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
Teen boy charged in violent robbery at Lake Red Line station in Loop
A teenage boy has been charged with beating and robbing a 61-year-old man and a passerby who tried to help him Sunday at a Red Line station in the Loop.
A teenage boy has been charged with beating and robbing a 61-year-old man and a passerby who tried to help him Sunday at a Red Line station in the Loop.
2 teens charged in Loop CTA Red Line robbery
Charges have been filed against two of three people arrested Thursday following a robbery on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.
Charges have been filed against two of three people arrested Thursday following a robbery on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop.
Blue Line trains resume service at Monroe, Jackson after authorities determine suspicious powder to be cleaning solution
Authorities received a call about 7:30 a.m. for white powder found at the station.
Authorities received a call about 7:30 a.m. for white powder found at the station.
2 men beaten, robbed at Lake Red Line station in Loop
The man told investigators he was riding a northbound Red Line train when a group of six to 10 males and females, possibly teenagers, started harassing him.
The man told investigators he was riding a northbound Red Line train when a group of six to 10 males and females, possibly teenagers, started harassing him.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing Salvation Army red kettle from outside Macy's store
A man is charged with allegedly stealing a Salvation Army red donation kettle from outside a Macy's in Chicago.
A man is charged with allegedly stealing a Salvation Army red donation kettle from outside a Macy's in Chicago.
Robbers throw man into display case at Loop clothing store
Four male suspects entered the store about 2:15 p.m. in the first block of North Clark Street and grabbed merchandise from inside, Chicago police said.
Four male suspects entered the store about 2:15 p.m. in the first block of North Clark Street and grabbed merchandise from inside, Chicago police said.
Salvation Army red kettle stolen outside Macy’s on State Street
Someone took the unattended kettle while the bell-ringer was taking a break about 3:45 p.m. in the 100 block of North State Street, according to Chicago police and Salvation Army spokeswoman.
Someone took the unattended kettle while the bell-ringer was taking a break about 3:45 p.m. in the 100 block of North State Street, according to Chicago police and Salvation Army spokeswoman.
Electrical shock seriously hurts 2 ComEd workers in the Loop
The men, both in their early 50s, were seriously hurt about 11:10 a.m. in the 200 block of South La Salle Street, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt.
The men, both in their early 50s, were seriously hurt about 11:10 a.m. in the 200 block of South La Salle Street, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt.
Inmate dies after throat is slashed at Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Loop
Lonnie Painter was found unresponsive about 4:30 a.m. with life-threatening injuries at the Metropolitan Correctional Center at 71 W. Van Buren St., the U.S. Department of Justice said in a release.
Lonnie Painter was found unresponsive about 4:30 a.m. with life-threatening injuries at the Metropolitan Correctional Center at 71 W. Van Buren St., the U.S. Department of Justice said in a release.
2 men stabbed during fight in the Loop
Two men were stabbed during a fight Saturday in the Loop.
Two men were stabbed during a fight Saturday in the Loop.
Police looking for 3 suspects who beat, robbed man on CTA platform
The trio approached the 37-year-old about 10:50 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Jackson station and attacked him, according to Chicago police. They ran off with the man’s suitcase and leather bag.
The trio approached the 37-year-old about 10:50 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Jackson station and attacked him, according to Chicago police. They ran off with the man’s suitcase and leather bag.
Man dies of possible self-inflicted gunshot wound in restroom stall at Block 37
A man was found in a restroom stall Monday with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Block 37 mall in the Loop, authorities say.
A man was found in a restroom stall Monday with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Block 37 mall in the Loop, authorities say.
Blue Line service resumed after train hits woman at Jackson
A woman was critically injured after being hit by a train Friday at the Jackson station, suspending Blue Line service in the Loop for over an hour.
A woman was critically injured after being hit by a train Friday at the Jackson station, suspending Blue Line service in the Loop for over an hour.