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The $1,000 grant will put non-contact thermometers and oxygen measuring tools in every Orland Fire District ambulance and emergency vehicle.
Police said the pair were shot by a person in a dark-colored SUV at around 7 p.m. Wednesday night and checked into a local hospital.
Oak Forest police said no one was injured in the Wednesday night shooting which occurred 3 hours after another shooting in the area.
Omicron cases have surged 199 percent in suburban Cook County. Here are places offering COVID-19 testing in the Oak Forest area.
Cook County officials said they could prosecute indoor venues that don't comply with the latest mandate, but Orland Park police will not.
Homewood police said Tyrone Hymon was responsible for shell casings found at the scene last month. They have not identified the car thief.
The New Chicago Heights Community Committee is hosting the vent on Jan. 7 in an attempt to talk to teenagers about substance abuse.
The Tinley Park Senior Center announced Tuesday they would be closed as a precaution against COVID-19. Senior Bus Service will continue.
Police said the driver of the vehicle was likely picked up before police could arrive at the scene. The stolen car was from Bloomington.
Hospital officials said the urgent care center will be temporarily closed until further notice while staff helps patients in other locations
Azia Taylor said she suffered a severe concussion last month outside Tutor Time daycare center that has left her without work.
The Edge Fitness Club will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 40,000 square foot location on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Walmart officials said they are temporarily closing stores nationwide to conduct advanced cleanings after the holiday busy season.
Park Forest police officials told Patch they needed multiple officers and a Taser to arrest a man they say had a gun in his sweatshirt.
Richmond has served the city as a mayor, city manager and executive assistant for almost 45 years, officials said.
Her-Story: The Life and Times of Orland Park Women, is set to open on Jan. 7 and will run through May 28, museum officials said.
Police will take reports in-person when needed, but fingerprinting, car seat installations and other services are suspended until Jan. 2.
Mayor Mike Glotz said the village will continue to follow CDC guidelines, but won't be tasked with enforcing the county's vaccine mandate.
Nick Smith, 17, is one of 250 newly announced Evans Scholars who will receive full tuition, room and board for being a golf caddie.
Homewood police are asking for help in identifying the person, who they say is not the same person charged with a recent string of thefts.
