Police said the vehicle appeared to have its rear driver's side window shot out.CHICAGO — The total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illinois since the pandemic began passed the 200,000 mark Thursday, according to health officials.The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 1,834 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 coronavirus-related deaths were confirmed over the past day, bringing the statewide total to 200,427 cases and 7,696 related deaths. … Many stores hit by looters were just beginning to restock after looting in late May and early June when they were hit again Monday morning, even after steps were taken to prevent it.“This wasn’t simple glass to break, probably about 1,000 pounds, tempered and strong… the safest you could get,” said Brian Lowe, Chicago Glass of Illinois.High-end stores like Gucci, Dior and Hermes were cleaned out, as thieves took everything including the mannequins. CHICAGO — Hundreds of looters targeted businesses in the Mag Mile and River North areas late Sunday into early Monday, clearing out stores as 100 people were arrested and 13 police officers injured during skirmishes throughout the night.SWAT team members with rifles descended on Garfield Park near Madison and Karlov Monday afternoon after more reports of looting, and an officer was injured.CPD Superintendent David Brown said social media posts following Police said a 20-year-old man matching the description of a suspect ran from officers when they tried to interview him Sunday afternoon, and officers returned fire after he fired at them while fleeing. Caravans of cars headed to the Loop, and dozens of people were seen ransacking stores after midnight Monday. Asked later whether the city would ask for federal assistance in addressing any potential looting in the future, Lightfoot said they would not ask for troops to be sent to Chicago.“This is not an incident that requires the National Guard. In downtown Chicago, CTA train and bus service was suspended and expressway ramps were closed for several hours. This is the Apple Store at Clybourn/North being hit again around 4:30 a.m. They didn’t even have their body cams on if they can’t provide us with video which is opposite from what people on street said happen,” Atkins said.Early in the day, WGN’s Judy Wang reported seeing people filling trash bags with merchandise while she was on the scene early Monday morning. 21 photos 1/21. “All hands on deck means instead of pointing fingers, we work together,” Foxx said. 3/21.
The Chicago man whose arrest after a shootout with cops sparked looting in the city has been charged with attempted murder, according to officials. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Full Stop,” she said.Access to the downtown area is now being restricted from 8 pm to 6am, with several streets closed and some bridges over the river will be up. The bridges at Michigan, Columbus, State, Wabash and Dearborn were lifted as well.Brown said a heavy police presence is expected in the downtown area until further notice.CHICAGO — A culinary institution is celebrating a big milestone Thursday, as Vito & Nick’s celebrates 100 years of bringing tavern-style pizza to hungry Chicagoans.It’s the celebration of a century for 73-year-old Rose George and her beloved pizza parlor. “Anything they want to take, take it; these businesses have insurance, they’re going to get their money back,”Atkins said.Atkins said community members still didn’t believe the version of events surrounding the shooting of a 20-year-old man by police Sunday.“Police say a lot of things. — The FBI is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old Hammond girl on July 29.Joette "JoJo" Molene was strapped into a car seat in the back of her mother's vehicle near the 6900 block of Barrie Lynn Road when she was apparently caught in a crossfire and fatally shot. Period. Looting was reported in downtown Chicago on the night of August 9-10, hours after an officer-involved shooting in the city’s Englewood neighborhood sparked unrest. The bridges at Michigan, Columbus, State, Wabash and Dearborn were lifted as well.Around 7:30 a.m. service started to resume, bridges were lowered and ramps were reopenedMonday afternoon, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said everyone needs to continue to work together to find solutions for the violence plaguing Chicago. She said people are looking for answers, not blame.CHICAGO — A culinary institution is celebrating a big milestone Thursday, as Vito & Nick’s celebrates 100 years of bringing tavern-style pizza to hungry Chicagoans.It’s the celebration of a century for 73-year-old Rose George and her beloved pizza parlor. Small businesses were hit hard too, and some not for the first time. Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the looting “straight up felony criminal conduct.” “Let’s be clear, this had nothing to do with legitimate protesting,” Lightfoot said.More than a 100 arrests were made, and 13 officers injured during confrontations with looters. A South Side Walmart was targeted by looters Sunday afternoon. CHICAGO — Hundreds of looters targeted businesses in the Mag Mile and River North areas late Sunday into early Monday, clearing out stores …