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A crash involving a squad car and a Jeep Sunday night left two officers injured. As of Monday, both had been released from the hospital.
The "Pennies for Patients" program asks students to bring in spare change. This year's recipient was Maggie DeVries who has brain cancer.
According to reports, Arctic Ice Arena is frequented by Chicago Wolves hockey players since David Gust's father owns the local spot.
Eight team members qualified for IHSA's state girl's wrestling competition, 6 of them were girls.
The village will soon add 2 K9 officers to the Tinley Park police force. One of the highly trained dogs was paid for by Will County.
According to the Orland Fire Protection District, the fire broke out at Hookah to Go Lounge in Seville Plaza at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
According to police, a car was turning left into American Plaza when a motorcycle traveling south on Chicago Road struck the vehicle.
According to officials, the viaduct will be inaccessible from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday while crews work to patch and clean certain areas.
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According to police, a man was arrested inside the Country Club Hills police station Sunday.
According to police, both Sauk Village men had a handgun on them last month while police were searching their vehicle.
Malik Trotter, 21, was shot in the chest Monday at around 6 p.m. in the 700 block of Burr Oak Lane.
Police said a case of Dom Pérignon and a few cases of another type of champagne that retails for hundreds of dollars were stolen in March.
According to city officials, the building was demolished Wednesday in order to begin rebuilding a space for the dentist's office.
Officials said the national coffee chain location is open at the corner of 171st Street and LaGrange Road.
Police said the 21-year-old refused to be put in handcuffs and fought officers when they insisted he wear them.
In the league's format, candidates respond to the questions and do not engage with each other, meaning debate is not allowed.
Police said a man was carjacked by another man with a gun Monday night. As of Tuesday, officers were still looking for the car and suspect.
According to the Archdiocese of Chicago, all 20 men are seeking a permanent deacon position, meaning they can be married.
This is the 19th year the village has commissioned artwork for the program, 22 benches are featured from 172nd to 176th streets until Oct.
