Police
Future may be foggy but Palos Park sets guidelines for western expansion
By Jeff Vorva The Palos Park Village Council looked into the future when it passed a couple of ordinances for guidelines of expansion in the western part of the community,…
Read MoreOak Lawn police looking for missing senior
At the request of the Oak Lawn Police Department, the Illinois State Police is activating an Endangered Missing Person Advisory. The Oak Lawn Police Department is requesting your assistance in…
Read MoreFormer Orland police chief takes temp job in Mokena
By Jeff Vorva Tim McCarthy is going to retire as police chief this spring. Wait … what? Didn’t he already retire in August? Didn’t the village of Orland Park give…
Read MoreTax preparer charged with COVID relief fraud
From staff reports The owner of Flash Tax Service in Bridgeview has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently assisting customers in obtaining millions of dollars in loans…
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Two shot in Brighton drive-by A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were shot as they stood on a sidewalk in the 4400 block of South Homan at about 4:20…
Read MoreWoman charged in Orland man’s kidnapping
By Dermot Connolly An Orland Park police investigation into a kidnapping and car theft in October resulted in the arrest of Denise Dominguez, 29, on Jan. 5. An arrest warrant…
Read MoreOrland Park police hand out awards, promotions
The Life-Saving medal was awarded to Officers Kerry Kelly-Valen (left) and Dave Hansen (right) for their efforts which resulted in the saving of a life. (Supplied photo) By Dermot Connolly The…
Read MorePalos Park police await COVID-19 vaccinations
By Jeff Vorva The Palos Park Village Council opened 2021 taking care of some insurance business. During Monday night’s meeting via teleconference, the council voted unanimously to approve its insurance…
Read MorePalos Park adopts new crime reporting system
By Jeff Vorva Palos Park’s crime rate in 2021 could go up even if it stays the same as 2020’s rate. The Palos Park Police Department, in conjunction with the…
Read MoreBridgeview man charged in fatal Orland Park accident
By Bob Bong A Bridgeview man was charged Thursday with reckless homicide and additional charges in the January 23 crash in Orland Park that claimed the life of a 5-year-old…
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