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According to police, FBI agents were in the area Thursday morning executing search warrants. The reason for the warrants was not revealed.
The Forest In Bloom award is given to businesses and homes that "take the extra step" to beautify their lawns and property, officials said.
Police arrested Paul Hyde, 59, Monday evening after officers said he struck a motorcycle with his car, seriously injuring 1 woman and man.
The owner of a house that was shot at last Friday said a group had been casing and threatening their cars for a week before the shooting.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Saturday break-in where 4 kids are seen taking hammers to the entire volunteer station
District 170 officials said they are investigating video of an incident in which a student appears to be dragged by administrators.
The recent edition of Chicago Magazine lists Orland Park as one of 7 suburbs with good value in homes, schools, shopping, transit and more.
Police said the man was carrying bags of stolen items from Kohl's, but ran from the store when asked for proof of purchase.
The new mix-used building will include 75 units and 15 row houses in addition to storefronts at 15644 South Cicero Avenue, officials said.
According to Western Illinois University, Gregory Kain and James Connors have both worked at Chicago Heights institutions.
According to police, a woman has serious leg and foot injuries after a car and motorcycle crashed late Monday night.
According to police, the teenagers were smoking marijuana last Tuesday night when an officer walked up and saw a gun in the passenger's lap.
According to the sheriff's department, Paris Israel knew the woman and tried to stop her from calling police once he was inside.
The child was taken to a hospital Monday following the non-fatal drowning, Orland Park Recreation Department officials said.
Ha Zell Williams and Dashaun Colbert will serve 12 and 11 years in prison, respectively, after officials said they shot a Crestwood man.
According to police, the Chicago man was arrested in connection to a similar burglary, also using a crow bar, in Champaign on May 16.
According to Markham police, the man and teenager were wanted in connection to a carjacking at a Markham gas station last week.
The Crisis Center of South Suburbia hopes the award will raise awareness of the non-profit's services and also drive needed donations.
The forum will take place June 23 in partnership with various local memory care hospitals and programs.
According to police, spent shell casings and bullet holes were found at a home on Parkside Avenue early Friday morning.
