Thieves pose as fake tow truck company in Chicago's South Loop
The auto thefts happened after car accidents on Clark Street and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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The auto thefts happened after car accidents on Clark Street and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Oluwafemi Malachi, 38, was arrested on Thursday at a residence in the 1500 block of California Avenue after the Tri-County Auto Theft Force, with the assistance of the Joliet Police Department, conducted a search warrant.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee. Sara Machi reports.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the cars.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the car.
Three to five people targeted work vans to steal construction equipment, police say.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Tara Molina reports.
The targeted theft rates of Kias and Hyundais have dropped by more than half for those who upgraded to the new security software, according to the new research. Tara Molina reports.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
It happened just after midnight in the 2700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Kamil Spieczynski, Sebastian Nawrot, and Mateusz Wojtowicz were arrested by Elmhurst police detectives and are facing charges in DuPage County.
Hinsdale police advised people to turn off their cars when pumping gas, and to be aware of their surroundings.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half by vandals targeting their cars in company parking lots. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half – with a car theft having happened at the plant at 12600 S. Torrence Ave. just this past weekend. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
CBS 2 is told such carjackings are happening at all hours of the day, and it does not matter how busy the station or the area is.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into that new trend and asking why.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff's office team trails it – from theft to recovery.
The 14-year-old boys were found shot to death in an alley near 89th Place and Cottage Grove Avenue. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chopper 2 was over the scene Wednesday, where 10 vehicles disappeared early in the morning near 122nd and Stony Island.
Raoul wants a stronger class-action settlement with Hyundai and Kia – asking the companies to recall or buy back “theft-prone” vehicles and equip them with engine-immobilizer technology.
Thieves are stealing more than a million cars a year from American drivers, and some of these cars are being trafficked abroad for profit or to use in criminal activities.
Police did not confirm if the shooting happened inside or outside the building.
A death investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Neighbors say the street takeovers are noisy, dangerous, and annoying, and they want to know why more is not being done to stop them.
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
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The mayor on Monday signed an executive order establishing a new working group tasked with fixing the city's finances.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
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A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
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The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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A newborn baby was found unresponsive inside an apartment building in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood overnight.
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Neighbors say the street takeovers are noisy, dangerous, and annoying, and they want to know why more is not being done to stop them.
Police did not confirm if the shooting happened inside or outside the building.
A death investigation is underway after a baby was found unresponsive in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
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The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
