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3 Brooks Middle School Employees Terminated After Misconduct Investigation

The terminations come after an internal investigation revealed instances of inappropriate conduct with a student, the District said.

3 Suspects In Blue Island Armored Truck Heist Remain At Large

The FBI seeks the public's help in identifying three suspects in an armored truck robbery.

'Great To Be Home': Oak Forest Teen Battles Back From Sudden Paralysis

Paityn Castillo's life paused last fall, when she was struck by full-body paralysis. Six months later, her recovery moves many.

Nurse Expected To Recover After Police Say Worth Woman Grabbed Her Neck At Palos Hospital

A Worth woman is facing felony charges after she grabbed a nurse's neck, injuring her at Palos Hospital, Palos Heights police say.

HFHS Senior Killed In Crash After Prom Was Passenger In Car: State Police

The driver was taken to an area hospital with injuries after the fatal single-vehicle crash during the early morning hours Sunday.

Metra Train Hits Car In Tinley, Driver Cited For Going Around Gates: Metra

No one was injured. Police said the driver went around the gates and ignored the train's horn.

What Happens To Boy Who Made Up Manhattan Abduction Attempt: Chief Speaks Out

A reported attempted abduction was a lie, police said, and Manhattan residents want to know what consequences await the kids who told it.

Hometown Man Accused Of Displaying Handgun In Ongoing Neighbor Dispute: UPDATE

A Hometown man is facing charges after police said he displayed a gun in an ongoing dispute with a neighbor.

Woman Dies After Fire At Bolingbrook Senior Community: Coroner

A 78-year-old woman has died after a fire at a Bolingbrook senior living community on Friday.

'Very Persistent' Suspicious Person Trying To Get Into Residents' Homes, Sheriff Warns

The sheriff's office has received reports of suspicious individuals trying to sell dish soap and vacuums door-to-door in Beecher/Peotone.

K9 Officers Sniffing Around Orland Park Are Just Training: OPPD

K9 officers who might be seen in various locations around Orland Park this week are just running drills, police said.

Suspect In New Lenox Gym Locker Theft Linked To Similar Crimes Elsewhere: NLPD

The woman was found with credit cards and cash stolen from a New Lenox gym locker, and several others reported stolen, police said.

Erratic Driver Chased Fleeing Passenger After Using Cannabis In Car: New Lenox Police

Police said the Manhattan 19-year-old drove through yards and driveways, then chased the passenger on foot before officers arrived.

New Bobby Jenks-Inspired T-Shirt Brings Back Memorable Era Of 'White Sox Rules'

Proceeds from T-shirt sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities honoring White Sox legend and Bolts' manager Bobby Jenks in cancer fight.

Cancer Support Center's Walk Of Hope Planned On June 1 In Frankfort

The walk will be held at Commissioners Park, and will coincide with National Cancer Survivor Day.

Residential Development Plans On Former BorgWarner Site Approved By Frankfort Board

The development is on a vacant 25.9-acre parcel at 300 S. Maple St., which is the site of the former BorgWarner facility.