Crime & Safety

Vehicle Reportedly Taken In A Carjacking Crashes Into South Chicago Restaurant

According to the CTA, No. 30 South Chicago buses are temporarily rerouted as a result of the street closures in the area of the crash.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: July 25, 2025 / 6:19 AM CDT

A vehicle reportedly taken in a carjacking crashed into a Maxwell Street Grill in South Chicago overnight.

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Video from the scene shows a car halfway through the heavily damaged building with a downed light pole on top of it. It appears all of the airbags were deployed as a result of the crash.

A man told CBS News Chicago his car was taken in a carjacking at 95th Street and Parnell Street. He said after his car was taken, he walked to a nearby CTA Red Line station to reach police.

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