Chicago|News|
Armed Robberies On The Rise In Downtown Chicago, Police Warn
Police are looking for a group of 3 to 4 men and 1 woman who they think are responsible for 7 reported armed robberies in the tourist area.
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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South Side, IL|News|
Crash Blocks Inbound Dan Ryan Past 83rd Street: State Police
Police and firefighters are on the scene attempting to clean up the crash. Officials did not have an estimate as to when the road would open
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
8 Illinois Museums Will Be Free Sept. 18 For National Museum Day
Museums in Glen Ellyn, Oak Brook, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield, Sterling and Chicago will be free for one person and a guest this Saturday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
AG Launches Retail Theft Task Force As Organized Groups Target IL
Attorney General Kwame Raoul said retail theft is often committed by sophisticated groups linked to human trafficking and narcotics.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'No Threat' After Lockdown At Joliet Catholic Academy: Police
Police responded to a lockdown at the high school Monday morning, but found no signs of a threat. Officials are investigating the source.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
2 Dead, 4 Injured After Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: CFD
Firefighters responded to the call in Little Village after a neighbor smelled gas coming from the home. Of the 4 injured, 3 are children.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Police Find Person Of Interest In Pregnant Woman's Death: Report
Police are questioning a person of interest in the death of Yarianna Wheeler, 19, who was 6 months pregnant when she was found in the lake.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Decatur, IL|News|
19-Year-Old Dead After Friday Morning Shooting: Coroner
Police responded to shots fired at 6:30 a.m. and found Aidarrius Woods with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Man Found Dead After Police Standoff Was Wanted In Kenosha Murder
Police found the body of Roberto Andino after entering a hotel room he had locked himself in Wednesday. His death was ruled a suicide.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
IMSA Prohibits Students Leaving On Weekends To Slow COVID Spread
Officials from Illinois Math and Science Academy said students will not be allowed to leave campus without an approved reason for a month.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
4 Injured, 1 Dead, After Crash That Closed Road For 6 Hours: Cops
Police said one 20-year-old has died from their injuries after the crash that involved two cars and a commercial box truck at 3 a.m. Friday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Bicyclist, 60, Dead After Wednesday Afternoon Crash: Police
Authorities said they know the man's name but are waiting to release it until his relatives are notified of his death.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Self-Proclaimed 'Outsider' Jesse Sullivan Joins Race For IL Gov
The downstate native, 37, is the CEO of a venture capitalist firm and strikes a more moderate tone on COVID and abortion than his opponents.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Escapes On Same Day Electronic Monitoring Was To End: Cops
Police are still searching for Deontae Wade, who escaped Wednesday after officers tried to arrest him on an attempted murder charge.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
4 Injured In Rollover School Bus Crash In Ottawa: Officials
3 students and a bus driver were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after the bus fell on its side Thursday morning, police said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Todd Beamer: American Hero, Wheaton College Grad, Remembered
Beamer attended Wheaton Christian Grammar School, Wheaton Academy and Wheaton College. Later, he helped fight back on United Flight 93.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
'Barricade Situation,' Ends When Cops Find Man Dead In Hotel Room
Police responded to a call of a man barricaded in a hotel room on the 6000 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Public Works To Begin Removing Debris After Tuesday Storm
Village officials said no injuries were reported as a result of Tuesday's storms, but said some buildings were heavily damaged.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
'I'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry:' Student Thought They Heard Gun
"If kids see something wrong, they needed to report it, whether it's to us or the school administration, immediately," Chief Flores said.
Eileen O'Gorman and Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Missing Woman Last Seen Having Car Trouble At Indiana Gas Station
Aurora police said Jill Simmons, 40, was reported missing on Aug. 30 and last seen at 1 a.m. on Aug. 31 at a Mike's Gas station in Indiana.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
