Chicago|News|
5 Men Charged In Killing Of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck: Feds
Prosecutors said the men, who police say are suspected members of the O-Block street gang, are charged with murder in aid of racketeering.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Chicago|News|
Officer Shot Alongside Ella French Leaves Rehab Center
Police officers, family members and even a mariachi band greeted Carlos Yanez Jr. as he left the hospital 2 months after the shooting.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Woman Bit Police Officer, Family Member: Prosecutors
Fang Wang, 42, is facing multiple charges of aggravated battery and attempting to disarm a police officer.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Person Seriously Injured After Shooting On Dan Ryan: ISP
Illinois State Police said they found the person in the northbound lanes of I-94 at around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Truck Driver Charged With 9 DUIs After Kennedy Expressway Crash
Prosecutors said Reny Ramirez Orts hit the back of a man's car Sunday night, causing a chain reaction that killed 1 person and injured 8.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Church, Family Ask Gov For 'State Of Emergency' After Shooting
A shooting outside a high school Tuesday left a 14-year-old girl and a 46-year-old guard injured leading activists to ask Pritzker for help.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
2 Charged With Stabbing Woman In Her Zion Home, Authorities Say
Rachel Hope and Tywain Rogers face attempted murder charges in connection to an attack at the woman's home early Monday morning.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Glenview Man, 22, Dead After Saturday Hit-And-Run: Police
Police are still searching for a white Audi SUV they said fatally hit Wojciech Glowik and sped away early Saturday morning.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Woman, 63, Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Wednesday Morning
The woman was walking on Higgins Road at 6:15 a.m. when a car hit her and sped off, police said. They did not have a description of the car.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
West Side, IL|News|
Woman Stole Ambulance From Hospital, Hit Bicyclist And Car: Cops
Police arrested the woman, 33, about a mile away from Humboldt Park Health where they say she stole a Chicago Fire Department ambulance.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
14-Year-Old Girl And Security Guard, 46, Shot Outside High School
Officials said the student was shot 3 times in the abdomen and the guard, listed in serious condition, was shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
'No Organs Were Missing': Jelani Day's Mother Dispels Claims
The mother of the missing student responded to claims her son's organs were missing from his body when he was found in the Illinois River.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2 Men Charged In Weekend Shootout With Off-Duty Officer: Police
Harvey police said Johnathon Andrews Jr., 25, and Jonheym Andrews, 19, were identified as the pair that shot at an officer Saturday evening.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Officials To Decide Between 2 Thompson Center Proposals: Report
The James R. Thompson Center might have a new owner by the year's end, officials from the Illinois Department of Central Management said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
2 Semi-Truck Crashes Cause Heavy Traffic On East, Westbound I-80
State police said traffic was stalled as far back as I-355 as of around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Chicago|News|
Preckwinkle Promises Public Notice After Bodyguard Fired Gun
The Cook County board president came under (figurative) fire after a member of her security detail shot at a carjacker last month.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Woman Dead After Car Falls Off Dan Ryan Expressway: ISP
A 31-year-old woman hit a group of crash barrels Sunday morning, causing her vehicle to drop into a parking lot below, officials said.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Woman, 59, In Serious Condition After Stabbing Monday Morning
Police said responding officers found the woman with multiple stab wounds inside a residence on the 2900 block of Gabriel Avenue.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
1 Dead, 7 Injured Including 2 Children After Head-On Crash
The Lake County Sheriff said 2 young boys, ages 11 and 13, were taken to local hospitals in critical condition after the Friday crash.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern University Names Next President: Rebecca M. Blank
Blank, a nationally recognized economist, will take over from Morton Schapiro in the summer of 2022, school officials said.
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