Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam Demanding Payment On Citations, Fines

The caller poses as a sheriff's police officer, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Arrests Made In Teen's 'Tragic And Sickening' Murder, 'Disgustingly' A Case Of Mistaken Identity: Village

Two adults and a teen have been arrested in connection with the Aug. 2 shooting death of a South Holland teen, authorities said.

1 Injured, Residents Displaced In Overnight Apartment Fire: Oak Forest Fire Department

One person suffered minor first-degree burns in the fire at 158th and Terrace Drive.

Missing Woman, 65, Found Dead At Rail Yard: Police

The woman had been missing nearly three weeks, Country Club Hills Police said.

Extradition Hearing Set For "Slender Man" Stabber Morgan Geyser After Escaping Wisconsin Group Home, Arrest In Illinois

Morgan Geyser, 23, was expected to appear for an extradition hearing in Cook County on Tuesday after her arrest in Posen, Illinois.

'Slender Man' Stabbing Attacker Captured In IL After Escaping From Group Home: Police

Morgan Geyser, now 23, told police in Illinois she had "done something really bad," and that they could "just Google" her, officials said.

Man, 62, Arrested After Groping Girl At Oak Forest Gas Station: Police

The Markham man was arrested at the scene of the Nov. 3 incident, police said Monday.

Missing Woman, 65, Has History Of Getting Lost, Got Off Pace Bus Minutes After Getting On: PD

A woman reported missing Nov. 8 was at a Walmart, then got on a Pace bus for a short distance before she was last seen.

Woman, 65, Missing For Nearly A Week: Country Club Hills Police

The woman was last seen Nov. 8 at 172nd and Pulaski, police said.

Attempted Murder Charge After Woman, 33, Shot Driver During Fight On Bishop Ford: State Police

The incident happened on I-94 near 159th Street early Sunday, state police said.

Oak Forest, Midlothian 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 14 registered sex offenders living in Oak Forest; there are 26 living in Midlothian.

Missing Teen Fatally Shoots Self Outside Fire Station: Midlothian Police

Police were called for a missing juvenile early Tuesday.

Dog Rescued From Basement Fire, No Injuries Reported: Oak Forest Fire

The fire happened late Tuesday afternoon in the 17000 block of Bonnie Trail.

Palos Hills Man, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-294: Medical Examiner

The crash happened early Tuesday on I-294 near Midlothian.

1 Killed In South Suburban Motorcycle Crash: Police

A commercial vehicle was also involved in the crash, police said.

Family Searching For Missing Man Suffering From Mental Illness In Markham, Illinois

Mallet is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 295 pounds, with brown eyes. His family said he suffers from mental illness, but he is harmless.

No Charges Yet In Stabbing At Picnic, No Link To Blackface Performance: Oak Forest PD

Charges are still pending in a stabbing at a July 20 charity picnic, Oak Forest Police said Tuesday.

$10,000 Reward Offered For Information In Shooting Death Of South Holland Teen

Village of South Holland and Fr. Michael Pfleger offer the reward for information that leads to an arrest in the death of Davell Holden.

Boy, 16, Fatally Shot In Targeted Attack: South Holland Police

The shooting happened in the 16000 block of Drexel Avenue Saturday night, police said.

Man, 25, Dies After Being Struck By Oncoming Vehicle Following I-57 Crash: State Police

The man had stepped out of a car after a crash, and was hit by a passing vehicle early Sunday in Country Club Hills.

Worker Rescued From Overturned Excavator At Oak Forest Hospital Site: Oak Forest Fire

The accident happened Friday morning at the site at 159th and Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest.

Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam Demanding Payment On 'Old Warrants'

The caller claims to be with the sheriff's department and threatens arrest if payment isn't made.

Man, 22, Stabbed Multiple Times At Charity Picnic, 1 Person In Custody: Oak Forest PD

The incident happened Sunday night in the 5900 block of 147th Street, police said Monday.

Oak Forest Man, 21, Charged In Oak Forest Metra Graffiti Incident: PD

Police arrested the man Tuesday evening. He also faces drug charges, police said.

'I'm Ready To Kill': Midlothian Man Gets 2 Years For Phone Threats To FEMA, Local Police

Darren Walton made more than 100 calls to FEMA in 2023. He threatened a mass shooting, and that he'd kill police if they intervened.

Oak Forest Police Ramp Up Speeding Patrols In July

Police will enforce posted speed limits throughout the city, also focusing on the roads with the highest number of speed violations.

Cook Co. Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam Threatening Arrest

The caller threatens to arrest the individual unless they deposit money at a Cook County Jail kiosk.

Man Charged After 11-Year-Old Girl Shot By Stray Bullet In South Chicago Suburb

Willow James was riding home from school with her dad and cousin when gunshots rang out near 158th and Paulina streets.

Country Club Hills Man, 2 Others Arrested In Underage Sex Sting: State's Attorney

The three men all face charges involving traveling to meet a minor, grooming and solicitation to meet a child.

Oak Forest Man, 49, Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian On Cicero Avenue: Police

Clayton Prysny, 49, has been charged in connection with a fatal crash with a car and pedestrian Thursday, June 5, police said Tuesday.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car: Oak Forest Police

The incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday, at 150th and Cicero Avenue, police said.

Oak Forest Murder Linked To Drugs: Prosecutors

Drugs were found in a secret room in the home, and two men are now charged in the 54-year-old's death.

2nd Man Charged In Oak Forest Homicide: Police

A second Chicago man has been charged in connection with the murder of an Elburn man found dead inside an Oak Forest home May 23.

Man, 30, Charged In Murder Of Man Found At Oak Forest Home: PD

A Chicago man has been charged following the death of an Elburn man found inside an Oak Forest home Friday.

2 Charged After Wrong-Way Crash Injures State Trooper: ISP

The wrong-way crash happened Thursday, May 22, on I-57 near Markham.

Man Found Dead Inside Oak Forest Home, Police Investigating: PD

The man was found dead inside a residence at 155th and Long Friday afternoon, police said.

State Trooper Hit By Wrong-Way Driver Near Markham: State Police

The incident happened Thursday afternoon around 1 p.m., Illinois State Police said.

Missing Oak Forest Man, 20, Found Safe: Oak Forest PD

The Oak Forest man, 20, had last been seen May 20 near Northwestern Memorial Palos Hospital, police said.

Riverdale Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash: ME

The crash happened Friday just after 1 p.m., Cook County Sheriff's Police said.

Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Crash Friday: Cook County Sheriff

The crash happened near 159th Street and Ridgeland Avenue Friday afternoon, the Sheriff's office said.