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Businesses, police step up in Wrigleyville after pattern of armed robberies
In at least one case, the criminals went after the victim's savings account.
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In at least one case, the criminals went after the victim's savings account.
No one was in custody Friday night in the five robberies this past weekend, in which the victims were all abducted or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza talked with one of the victims Friday. What happened last weekend was painful for him.
Five people were abducted or lured into cars, robbed, and released last weekend right near Wrigley Field. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
With new violent attacks every day, local gyms are helping neighbors arm themselves with knowledge – so they can take safety into their own hands.
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend.
Some robbers have specifically targeted people who were drinking at nearby bars in Wrigleyville. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The Wrigleyville area saw five such robberies this past weekend in which people were forced or lured into cars at gunpoint. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
At least five people were forced into cars and robbed in Wrigleyville this past weekend. Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has an update on law enforcement efforts in the wake of the robberies.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, two to three robbers have come up to the victims from behind, taken out a handgun, and forced them into a waiting car.
In each of the attacks, one to three robbers have forced victims into a car, driven them to another location, and stripped them of their cell phones, wallets, and other belongings, according to police. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A woman dies after being found at a bar in Wrigley early Saturday morning.
On Saturday, runners will be able to run on the warning track at Wrigley Field crossing the finish lines just steps away from the marquee.
Police said a 31-year-old man was shot in the back and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim was walking when the offender approached and started making threats, police said.
Happy Camper Wrigleyville is donating all of its sales to the family of Hermilo Beltran, an employee who was shot and killed in the alley behind the Lakeview restaurant over the weekend.
Hermillo Beltran was shot and killed while trying to support his wife and young daughters. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A man was murdered in an alley in the busy commercial district barely a block from Wrigley Field over the weekend, and it remains on the minds of people in the area. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A man was murdered in an alley in the busy commercial district barely a block from Wrigley Field over the weekend, and it remains on the minds of people in the area.
A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday with carjacking a man at gunpoint near Wrigley Field in December.
We first told you about the horrifying hit-and-run crash in Wrigleyville back in August – two young women were struck at the corner of Addison and Fremont streets, and one of them died. Now, four months later, the man behind the wheel of the BMW that hit the young women has been indicted by a grand jury.
A man is in critical condition after his car crashed into a light pole in Wrigleyville.
A man is in critical condition after crashing into a light pole near Wrigley Field Wednesday morning.
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On parts of the protest march route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
On parts of the protest march route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
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An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
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Those living in the South Loop or headed there this weekend will see some added security with several roads closed down in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention starting at 10 p.m. on Friday.
Meteorologist David Yeomans tracks wet weather for the weekend.
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A lot of congestion is to be expected on the Near West Side as the Democratic National Convention gets under way. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Meantime, the protest group said they would continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
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