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Charges pending against 3 who robbed man Tuesday night on Red Line platform, cops say

Three people were caught by police after robbing a man on a CTA Red Line platform in Chicago.

The robbers were caught by officers at the Cermak station and charges are pending against them. [ more ]

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Trio takes ATM from currency exchange overnight on Lower West Side, cops say

Three thieves stole an ATM from a currency exchange in Chicago and fled the scene in a white sedan.

No one has been arrested yet and the investigation is ongoing. [ more ]

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At least 2 armed robberies reported overnight within 10 minutes of each other, cops say

Three victims were robbed by gunmen on the Northwest Side within 10 minutes of each other.

The robbers approached the victims in a silver Kia and demanded their belongings.

No one was injured during the robberies and police are investigating. [ more ]

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Police charge teen in attempted carjacking and shooting that critically injured Uber driver in Austin

Chicago police have arrested a teenage boy in connection with a shooting and carjacking attempt that left an Uber driver seriously wounded in Austin.

The 16-year-old faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, armed robbery and attempted carjacking.

The boy is believed to be one of multiple suspects involved in the incident. [ more ]

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Police charge teen in attempted carjacking and shooting that critically injured Uber driver in Austin

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting and carjacking attempt in Chicago.

The boy is one of multiple suspects believed to be involved in the incident. [ more ]

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Photos: Chicago police officer shot in Gold Coast

Chicago Police officer wounded in shooting

Shooting occurred in Gold Coast neighborhood [ more ]

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Photos: Chicago police officer shot in Gold Coast

Chicago Police officer wounded in shooting

Shooting occurred in Gold Coast neighborhood [ more ]

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Chicago Police officer among 2 shot in Gold Coast

A Chicago Police officer was injured in a shooting incident in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

There are limited details available about the incident, but an investigation is underway. [ more ]

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Chicago Police officer among 2 shot in Gold Coast

A Chicago Police officer was injured in a shooting incident in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

There are limited details available about the incident, but an investigation is underway. [ more ]

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State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective

Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.

The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony. [ more ]

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43-year-old woman shot Monday morning in Englewood, man, 92, in custody, cops say

A 92-year-old man shot a 43-year-old woman at a residence in Chicago.

The woman was taken to the hospital in good condition.

Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene. [ more ]

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Vehicle veers into building on Southwest Side overnight, driver pronounced dead at area hospital, Chicago police said

A vehicle crashed into a commercial building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. [ more ]

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Dozens Are Arrested in Pro-Palestinian Protest at Art Institute of Chicago

Police dismantled pro-Palestinian encampment at Art Institute of Chicago, arresting dozens for trespassing. [ more ]

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3 young teens charged in Tuesday armed-robberies on Near North Side, Chicago police said

Three 15-year-old teens charged with armed robbery in Chicago

The teens were caught by police 40 minutes after the robbery

They were connected to another armed robbery incident [ more ]

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Feds want a year in prison for Chicago cop who entered Capitol on Jan. 6 and texted friend: 'It was epic'

A Chicago police officer and his sister are facing sentencing for their involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

Prosecutors are asking for relatively stiff prison terms due to the officer's lies on the witness stand. [ more ]

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Photos: Chicago police officer shot in Gold Coast

Chicago Police officer wounded in shooting

Shooting occurred in Gold Coast neighborhood [ more ]

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Chicago Police officer among 2 shot in Gold Coast

A Chicago Police officer was injured in a shooting incident in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

There are limited details available about the incident, but an investigation is underway. [ more ]

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Four shot, including three teens, inside Washington Heights home, police say

Four people, including two 15-year-old boys, were shot during an argument in a home in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Chicago.

The 16-year-old shooter began firing inside the home, injuring the two boys and a 21-year-old man. [ more ]

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Feds want a year in prison for Chicago cop who entered Capitol on Jan. 6 and texted friend: 'It was epic'

A Chicago police officer and his sister are facing sentencing for their involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

Prosecutors are asking for relatively stiff prison terms due to the officer's lies on the witness stand. [ more ]

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Man accused of sexual assault, grabbing 15-year-old boy at West Loop business overnight, cops say

Charges are pending against a man who allegedly grabbed a 15-year-old boy inside a convenience store in Chicago.

The boy was able to flee the scene and the man was taken into custody. [ more ]

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Jussie Smollett conviction over staged attack upheld by Illinois court

Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct convictions have been upheld by an appeals court.

Smollett claimed he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack but was accused of staging it and lying to police. [ more ]

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Blue sedan veers into lake, occupants flee scene, police say

A vehicle veered off DuSable Lake Shore Drive into Lake Michigan, but was found to be empty.

Three males fled the scene on foot, according to a witness. [ more ]

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Man stabbed on CTA bus in Grand Boulevard, police say

48-year-old man stabbed after altercation on CTA bus in Chicago.

Offender fled the scene on foot.

No one is currently in custody. [ more ]

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Police investigate12 armed robberies in 3 hours

Chicago police issue community alert about string of armed robberies on Thanksgiving morning.

In each robbery, two to four men approached victims with handguns or long guns and demanded their property.

Police ask residents to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity. [ more ]

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Death investigation underway after a man and 6-year-old boy discovered deceased in Logan Square neighborhood

A 40-year-old man and a 6-year-old boy were found dead inside a bedroom in Chicago.

The bodies were in an advanced state of decomposition.

A death investigation has been launched and detectives are currently investigating. [ more ]

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New Policy Will Ban Chicago Police From Joining Hate and Extremist Groups

A new policy banning Chicago police from "active participation" in hate and extremist groups was unanimously approved by a civilian-led police oversight panel.

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) investigated officers who were found to have connections to far right, white supremacist groups but took little action.

The policy change would broaden the rule to prohibit officer association with "biased" organizations, like hate and extremist groups. [ more ]

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Afternoon Briefing: Ex-CPD sergeant guilty of misdemeanor civil rights violation

A former Chicago police sergeant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor civil rights violation, potentially avoiding jail time.

The sergeant had been facing charges stemming from an alleged on-duty sexual assault of a transgender woman.

He retired from the police force four years ago and had been scheduled to go to trial on a felony civil rights charge. [ more ]

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