A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in Bridgeview has been identified as a 56-year-old Chicago man, police said.
Oak Lawn police release numbers from their St. Patrick's Day traffic enforcement period from March 13 through March 23.
Oak Lawn police searched the school and did not find any bombs. It was determined that the threat was a swatting incident.
The 18-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn, Worth and Summit, OLPD said.
The younger brother walked to the Bridgeview police station, claiming his older brother had threatened him with a weapon, cops said.
An 18-year-old Chicago man took part in a burglary crew that ransacked video gaming machines in Oak Lawn and Worth restaurants, OLPD said.
"The feel is awful. It's like, I cannot get good sleep every night for a month now," owner Chen Du said. A $5,000 reward has been offered.
Giselle Jimenez, 28, has been located and found safe, Stickney police said.
The tow truck driver presented a junk car company with fake paperwork indicating he had the authority to sell the cars for scrap, ISP said.
The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim in a double-shooting outside a pool hall as 31-year-old Juan Rendon of Oak Lawn.
A group of men playing pool at Cue Balls was followed out by another group before gunfire was exchanged, Bridgeview police say.
"We kind of built this room off to the side so it wouldn't really take away the ambiance of the restaurant," owner Nick Perakis said.
Oak Lawn police interviewed a 'person of interest' but determined the person was a victim whose identity was used to make an online threat.
Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 Superintendent Paul Enderle said the district received an email threatening violence at Kolmar School.
Both siblings died from gunshot wounds to the head in a murder-suicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner said.
The teacher resigned last month after being accused of 'inappropriate behavior' by a student. No criminal charges have been filed.
Power has been restored Industrial Drive and 76th Avenue, but cause of snapped power line poles remains a mystery, Bridgeview police say.
The ski-masked robber held up the Oak Park Liquor Store at gunpoint, then fled on foot, Burbank police said.
Authorities confirm the body of a deceased male found Saturday in Willow Springs is a 21-year-old Justice man reported missing on Nov. 11.
The crew, armed with guns and rifles, smashed into another vehicle parked on the driveway using another stolen car, Burbank police said.
John Kosmowski, 59, of Homer Glen, found guilty of conspiring with Summit building inspector of taking a bribe to transfer a liquor license.
The son believed his father was using dark magic, poisoning him, and causing him to hear voices, the prosecutor said.
Chicago Ridge police called the homicide an “isolated, domestic-related event.” Medical examiner said man died of injuries from an assault.
Seat-belt violations plunged from the triple digits to 85 in Oak Lawn police's recent Thanksgiving traffic enforcement campaign.
Three vehicles crashed near 79th Street and Le Claire Avenue Monday afternoon in Burbank, sending one vehicle hurtling into a residence.
Christine Brocious was 2.5 times above the legal limit after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI in fatal 2023 crash in Winfield.
The four occupants of the vehicle were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver accused of crashing into St. Laurence was cited for DWLS, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
St. Laurence High School officials said the driver was not a student or anyone associated with the school.
Sweeping broken shards of glass and surveillance video, all calling cards from a smash-and-grab crew operating overnight in Burbank.
No one inside the home was hurt. The driver was taken to a hospital.
Oak Lawn police said the Worth man was found with jewelry and other item taken during the home invasion.
There were no prior calls for service at the residence involving either individual, Burbank police said.
Oak Lawn police have located a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday evening.
The 19-year-old Bridgeview man accused in a fatal crash had more than four times the legal limit of THC is his blood, prosecutor said.
Nooraldein Ghnaimat is facing felony charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide is due in court Friday, Sept. 19 in Bridgeview.
A second suspect, Alonzo Gause, 32, has been charged in the armed home invasion in May, OLPD said.
Oak Lawn issued a total of 600 driving citations Labor Day enforcement campaign from Aug. 15 to Sept. 2, including 496 seat belt citations.
Chicago Ridge police say they understand the community's ongoing concerns about traffic safety at the intersection of 99th and Harlem.
Oak Lawn police have arrested a suspect in an armed home invasion in May. An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect.
A judge ordered the 2 people accused of gunning down 31-year-old Jonnie Angel Klein at an ATM to be detained following a court hearing.
The woman sent her backpack through the Xray machine at the courthouse, when a deputy noticed a loaded handgun, DuPage County sheriff said.
Christine Brocious faces charges after police said she T-boned another vehicle with two people who have since died since the June 29 crash.