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Man charged in Oak Lawn ruse burglary
By Bob Bong A Chicago man has been charged with burglary in connection with a ruse theft at Reilly’s Daughter on December 19. Ronald Browning, 74, of the 7700 block of South Yates Avenue in Chicago, has been charged with burglary and one count of felony theft after he was apprehended thanks to a collaborative…
Read MoreScofflaws beware: Bridgeview’s newest full-time officer is watching
By Steve Metsch Paul DeSilva has worked as a full-time police officer for two other departments, so he brings plenty of experience to Bridgeview. And he brings a special flair for writing tickets. “Officer DeSilva has done a spectacular job. Last month he issued 212 tickets. We hope that trend continues,” Mayor Steve Landek said.…
Read MorePalos Park police can keep eye on empty homes
It’s official, the holidays are here, and people will be leaving town, visiting family and going somewhere else for the holidays. In Palos Park, a good number of residents head to warmer climates for the winter and others will leave after Christmas and not return until spring. Please utilize the police Vacation House Watch program.…
Read MoreBridgeview’s newest sergeant has 20 years with department
By Steve Metsch Bridgeview’s newest police sergeant has been with the department for 20 years. Justin Brown, 43, was sworn in by Mayor Steve Landek at the Dec. 7 meeting of the village board. The biggest change Brown anticipates is the extra duties expected in the job of sergeant. “I’ve been responsible for handling myself,…
Read MoreMan charged in fatal Oak Lawn shooting outside hospital
By Bob Bong Oak Lawn police say a fatal shooting outside of Advocate Christ Medical Center early Saturday morning stemmed from an earlier double homicide near 87th and Green streets. Marques Rose, 36, of the 8100 block of South Winchester in Chicago, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder for the shooting death…
Read MorePekau has mixed reactions to SAFE-T Act changes
By Jeff Vorva In response to criticism during the election campaign, the Illinois General Assembly has made some changes to the SAFE-T Act. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, one of the act’s harshest critics, is not completely satisfied. Pekau has voiced criticism of the law, especially its no bail provision that kicks in on January…
Read More2 Dead, 4 hurt In LaGrange Road crash
By Bob Bong Two people were killed and four more injured in a traffic crash Sunday afternoon on LaGrange Road in unincorporated Palos Park. Cook County Sheriff’s Police said a 56-year-old man died at the scene and a 54-year-old woman died of her injuries at an area hospital. Police said they responded shortly after 4…
Read MoreOak Lawn officials say pension relief will not hinder homeowners
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Village Manager Tom Phelan said the finances of homeowners need to be addressed while paying off pension deficits. Phelan said during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on November 22 that making budget adjustments for next year has to keep residents in mind due to rising inflation. “We may be…
Read More2 men arrested for Lyons carjacking were out on bond
By Bob Bong Lyons police on Thursday arrested two men suspected of being involved in an attempted carjacking in the 7700 block of 45th Place around 2 p.m. on November 29. Justin Lebron, 20, of Cicero, and Cesar Lopez, 18, of Waukegan, were captured after a foot case, police said. Police Chief Tom Herion said…
Read MorePedestrian, 70, hit by car, dies crossing Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview
By Steve Metsch A 70-year-old Bridgeview man died after he was hit by a car at 6:45 p.m. Monday in the 8100 block of South Harlem Avenue, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha said. The man identified as Brian Callaghan was walking from the east side of Harlem to the west, Mancha said. Callaghan lived at Moraine…
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