SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have announced charges against a juvenile in what’s being called a “takeover” of an influential neighborhood. The charges come as these incidents put more community members on edge. Listen to a short summary of Teen Takeover Leads toContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged for Attacking Officer During “Teen Takeover” of Influential Community”
Category Archives: True Crime
Thieves Wreck Business Stealing ATM on a Main Street
Screenshot of Stony Island Sub crime scene from cbsnews.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. ICYMI: A Briefing Police have confirmed ATM thieves destroyed a business during the theft of an ATM. These attacks on business owners have become more common, but the brazenness ofContinueContinue reading “Thieves Wreck Business Stealing ATM on a Main Street”
ATM Thief Steals Cook County Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits Him with Car During High-Speed Getaway
Screenshot from fox32chicago.com of crime scene near 2800 W. 55th in the Gage Park community. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Yesterday, a Cook County deputy was injured in the process of attempting to arrest accused ATM thieves. What was a controlled arrest instantly turnedContinueContinue reading “ATM Thief Steals Cook County Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits Him with Car During High-Speed Getaway”
Criminal Brazenly Robs, Shoots Two Women in West Loop
Screenshot of the crime scene at West Randolph and North Clinton street from abc7chicago.com. Safety Alert: Before You Head Out Tonight SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Two women are in the hospital after a peaceful late-night walk ended in gunfire. The brazenness of theContinueContinue reading “Criminal Brazenly Robs, Shoots Two Women in West Loop”
When a Store Owner Kills a Teenage Girl
Photo of murderer Soon Ja Du from africanarchives on Instagram. Flashback News Break SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police arrived to the store to find a teenage girl lying face down on the floor of a local convenience store. The girl had been shot, andContinueContinue reading “When a Store Owner Kills a Teenage Girl”
Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories
Read or listen to these trending articles while you commute or work to catch up on this week’s Top 5 True Crime stories. Below are the human-written stories worth knowing about. It’s been a wild week, from the 18-year-old Sami Mdanat gunning down his own father to the murder of a building maintenance man duringContinueContinue reading “Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories”
Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murdering Maintenance Man
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have confirmed the arrest of a suburban Chicago man for the murder of a maintenance man. The arrest comes after what appears to be a brief run from the law. Listen to Suburban Chicago Man Charged with MurderingContinueContinue reading “Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murdering Maintenance Man”
Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. What was supposed to be a celebration at an after prom party turned into devastatingly bloody scene in Porter County, Indiana. The details are heartbreaking. Listen to the Summary of the Pine Township, Indiana Prom Shooting while you commute,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured”
Suburban Chicago Man Who Recorded 7-Hour Torture and Murder of Girlfriend/Nurse Ordered Held in Jail by Judge: Full Story
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A judge ruled that a Schaumburg man accused of torturing and killing his girlfriend who worked as a nurse to be held in detention. The ruling came after a series of bloody attacks over months that culminated in aContinueContinue reading “Suburban Chicago Man Who Recorded 7-Hour Torture and Murder of Girlfriend/Nurse Ordered Held in Jail by Judge: Full Story”
Man Killed in Brazen Intersection Ambush Hit in Indianapolis
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A Briefing An Indiana man has been pronounced dead after what appears to be a brazen hit at a public intersection. The details are chilling. Listen to a summary of Indiana Man Killed in Ambush at Public Intersection while you commute, work orContinueContinue reading “Man Killed in Brazen Intersection Ambush Hit in Indianapolis”
Racine Teen Arrested for Stealing Branded Chick-fil-A Cars Near Illinois/Wisconsin Border, Leading Police on Car and Foot Chase
(Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. One teen is in custody after helping to steal two branded Chick-fil-A compact cars with co-conspirators. How they stole the cars is so easy, those with similar models are on high alert. What HappenedContinueContinue reading “Racine Teen Arrested for Stealing Branded Chick-fil-A Cars Near Illinois/Wisconsin Border, Leading Police on Car and Foot Chase”
A True Crime Reflection
Why are criminals robbing and killing at such a high rate recently? Listen to me discuss the roots of True Crime in Chicago, the Suburbs and other places throughout the Midwest. These are wild times, and the primary question is, What is happening? This extended drop is for you, the Loyal Reeders, my community ofContinueContinue reading “A True Crime Reflection”
Gunman in Drive-By Shooting Kills 19-Year-Old in West Lawn
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A 19-year-old man lost his life in a drive-by shooting. The circumstances have left the community members in fear for their safety. Listen to a summary of 19-Year-Old Man Killed in Drive-By Shooting in West Lawn while you commute, work or relax. ListenContinueContinue reading “Gunman in Drive-By Shooting Kills 19-Year-Old in West Lawn”
Juvenile Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies and Carjackings, Months-Long Crime Spree
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A juvenile is in custody after terrorizing Chicago for the past four months. The number of armed robberies, carjackings and other crimes is unbelievable. Listen to a summary of Juvenile Arrested for Armed Robbery and Carjacking Spree while you commute, work or relax.ContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies and Carjackings, Months-Long Crime Spree”
Two Men Detained for Kidnapping and Armed Robbery of Man Walking Home, Connected to String of Armed Robberies
Photo from cwbchicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Two men are in custody for the brazen kidnapping and armed robbery of an innocent man. Police say this is only one of many armed robberies committed by the duo, and the details are chilling. What Happened Shortly before 4ContinueContinue reading “Two Men Detained for Kidnapping and Armed Robbery of Man Walking Home, Connected to String of Armed Robberies”
Man Robs Bank in Magnificent Mile in Broad Daylight and Uses CTA as Getaway
Crime Briefing SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Police have released photos of a man they say robbed a Downtown Chicago bank and boldly used a CTA train to escape. What happened has left business owners in fear of their safety. Listen to a summary of Suspect Robs DowntownContinueContinue reading “Man Robs Bank in Magnificent Mile in Broad Daylight and Uses CTA as Getaway”
Video Shows Moment CPD Officer Shoots Partner in Face During Foot Chase: Murder or Accident?
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Video of a CPD foot chase gone horribly wrong has just been unsealed and released. The tragic video has left the victim’s family and the public with more questions than answers. What Happened On June 5th, Chicago police officers Carlos Baker, 34, andContinueContinue reading “Video Shows Moment CPD Officer Shoots Partner in Face During Foot Chase: Murder or Accident?”
3 Dead in Ambush Pull-Up Shooting Outside Barbershop in West Garfield Park
Screenshot of quadruple shooting crime scene at Pulaski and Maypole Avenue. Photo from abc7chicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Yesterday, 3 people were killed in an ambush quadruple shooting outside of a popular West Side barbershop in Chicago. The recklessness of the shooting has the neighborhood on edge,ContinueContinue reading “3 Dead in Ambush Pull-Up Shooting Outside Barbershop in West Garfield Park”
Teenager Charged in Armed Robbery Linked to “Maserati Crew” Crime Spree, Most Other Suspects Still on Streets
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more safety alerts. This article is 100% human-written. A teenager has been charged in a carjacking linked to a much bigger, violent group. He’s been caught, but police are warning there are still others out on the streets. Here are the details and what to watch out for as the groupContinueContinue reading “Teenager Charged in Armed Robbery Linked to “Maserati Crew” Crime Spree, Most Other Suspects Still on Streets”
Gang of 10 High Schoolers Rob and Beat Man Walking Home from Work
Photo from CWBChicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more safety alerts. This article is 100% human-written. A local Chicago Alderman has confirmed a group of at least 10 high schoolers brutally attacked and robbed a man who was walking home from work. It’s a horrifying story for anyone just trying to make it home from aContinueContinue reading “Gang of 10 High Schoolers Rob and Beat Man Walking Home from Work”
Alert: Two Suspects Are Robbing Delivery Drivers After Making Fake Orders
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more safety alerts. This article is 100% human-written. SAFETY ALERT Two Chicago delivery drivers have been robbed after two suspects made fake orders to set them up. Here are the details to stay safe. Listen to a summary of the Pizza Delivery Drivers Robberies while you commute, work or relax. ListenContinueContinue reading “Alert: Two Suspects Are Robbing Delivery Drivers After Making Fake Orders”
Chicago Man Arrested After Mother’s Body Found in Her Basement and Selling Her SUV for Crack
Photo from CPD SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Chicago man Kevan Works, 66, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his own mother and selling off her belongings. The story is as sadistic as it is disturbing. What Happened On March 27, 2026, Antoinette Gainely (assumed name), wentContinueContinue reading “Chicago Man Arrested After Mother’s Body Found in Her Basement and Selling Her SUV for Crack”
Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories
Read these trending articles to catch up on this week’s Top 5 True Crime stories. Below are the human-written stories worth knowing about. It’s been a wild week, from the pistol whipping of an FBI agent by a juvenile to the homeowner who killed an intruder in his Chicago home. Subscribe and share with yourContinueContinue reading “Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories”
Undercover FBI Agent Pistol Whipped, Robbed by Juvenile in Ford Heights, IL
General image *Bookmark this article for updates. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for news that matters. This article is 100% human-written. Listen to the Summary of FBI Agent Robbed and Pistol Whipped by Juvenile in Ford Heights while you commute, work or relax. Listen to Summary of FBI Agent Robbed and Pistol Whipped by Juvenile in FordContinueContinue reading “Undercover FBI Agent Pistol Whipped, Robbed by Juvenile in Ford Heights, IL”
Hammond Bank Robber Suspected in Multiple Robberies Leads Police on a 3-City High-Speed Chase
Photo from RegionNewsSource.org of 165th Street and Calumet Avenue, where high-speed chase ended. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for news that matters. This article is 100% human-written. The search is over for the Hammond, Indiana man suspected of robbing at least two banks. However, he didn’t go without a three-city high-speed chase. What Happened On Wednesday, AprilContinueContinue reading “Hammond Bank Robber Suspected in Multiple Robberies Leads Police on a 3-City High-Speed Chase”
Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for 75-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged in Double Homicide of Two Elderly Women, Ages 68 and 71, for “Getting on My Nerves”
Photo of double homicide suspect 75-year-old William Wallace Jr. Screenshot from ChicagoPolice.org. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for news that matters. This article is 100% human-written. Listen to Summary of 75-Year-Old Man Commits Double Murder of Elderly Sisters while you commute, work or relax. Listen to Summary of 75-Year-Old Man Commits Double Murder of Elderly Sisters here.ContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Evaluation Ordered for 75-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged in Double Homicide of Two Elderly Women, Ages 68 and 71, for “Getting on My Nerves””
Drive-By Shooting Takes Life of 16-Year-Old Boy in Chicago’s South Shore Community
Photo crime scene on 78th and Coles from ChiTownCrimeChasers on Facebook. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A Briefing A boy around 16 years old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. It’s a disturbing story. What Happened Today on April 7, a 16-year-old boy wasContinueContinue reading “Drive-By Shooting Takes Life of 16-Year-Old Boy in Chicago’s South Shore Community”
Rapper Offset Shot, Rushed to Hospital: Video of Offset Fighting Rapper Lil Tjay Included
Photo from CBSNews.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. This article has been updated to confirm the altercation between rappers Offset and Lil Tjay happened before Offset was shot. It also now includes information on the arrest of Lil Tjay. On Monday, April 6, rapper Offset, 34, real name KiariContinueContinue reading “Rapper Offset Shot, Rushed to Hospital: Video of Offset Fighting Rapper Lil Tjay Included”
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