Orland Park police released the results of ramped up St. Patrick's Day traffic safety campaign this week.
Mike Henry allegedly threatened Tinley Park Mayor Glotz, former Orland Park mayor Pekau, and others.
The crash happened Thursday evening at 84th Avenue and 159th Street. A portion of 159th Street was closed for several hours.
The man, 25, fled the scene after stealing a woman's purse, with police from Orland, Midlothian and Chicago tagging in on the chase.
The enforcement campaign runs March 13–23.
The Orland Park Police Department on Monday detailed the results of its winter speed enforcement campaign.
A woman posted about an alleged abduction and attempted abduction at a store. Police have not received any reports of the incidents.
The luxury car was found parked outside Papa Joe's Restaurant on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Brett Smith, 43, with a history of child molestation allegations, was ordered detained following a pre-detention hearing.
Police say parents contacted police after finding out the man had used an alias and finding news reports of prior allegations.
Citations issued included seat belt violation, speeding and distracted driving, police said.
The incident unfolded Monday evening in the 8900 block of Riviera Parkway, police said.
The woman was hit while crossing 159th Street Thursday night, police said.
Cruise lights are designed to increase visibility without signaling an emergency response, the Village said in a release.
The Orland Park Police Station, located at 15100 S. Ravinia Avenue, is the Village's main warming center.
'Drive High. Get a DUI,' ‘Click It or Ticket’ and ‘Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over’ campaigns emphasize buckling up and safe driving.
The Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaigns were part of a statewide effort and were funded by a federal grant.
The crash happened in Hyde Park Friday morning, CBS is reporting. Three buses were involved.
The drones can respond directly to 911 calls, sometimes arriving on scene before officers, the department said.
The chain reaction crash was triggered around 5:30 a.m.
"Holly" was trained through the Cook County Sheriff's Tails of Redemption program.
There are currently 21 registered sex offenders living in Orland Park.
The crash happened in Joliet late Wednesday night, police said.
The Orland Police Department on Wednesday detailed the results of ramped-up traffic enforcement efforts spanning Oct. 2024–Sept. 2025.
The incident happened early Monday morning, police said.
The Village welcomed the new officers and administered the oath of office to two nearly promoted ones.
The fire happened in a multi-unit building in the 14400 block of Jefferson Avenue Thursday, officials said.
The crash happened Sunday evening in the 20700 block of LaGrange Road. The Orland man died following the crash.
The crash happened Sunday, Aug. 31 on LaGrange Road, the Will County Coroner's Office said Tuesday.
A man was taken from the scene in an ambulance, police told Patch.
The two had dated for 7 years; she broke things off. The Orland Park man stalked her prior to attacking her and her daughter, records show.
The fire happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 15600 block of 112th Court.
The Orland Park police department is one of more than 300 state, county, and local agencies participating in the July 23 effort.
Issa Arabi, 22, was "the purest of souls," his family said, and the driver who hit him needs to take responsibility.
The incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Friday in the 18400 block of LaGrange Road.
The woman tried to flush the items as police closed in on her, according to reports.
Nicholas Klepac, 26 was last spoken to on June 21. He was reported missing on June 25, police said. He was found Friday.
The traffic safety campaign runs from June 20–July 7.
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and Police Chief Eric Rossi on Friday reminded residents they're prepared and ready to ensure public safety.
A Romeoville man died following a crash at 159th and Harlem Avenue early Saturday, the Will County Coroner’s Office said Sunday.