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Cody D. Anderson, 67, of Tinley Park, was charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor aggravated assault after police say he pulled a gun on another patron at Cuzin's Bar, Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Jose M. Perez, 51, of the 15800 block of Leclaire Avenue, was cited for allowing nearly 20 juveniles to drink at his Oak Forest home. The party was thwarted when a separate juvenile called police about the group throwing bottles.
The Tinley Park EMA is ready for any emergency, so says the State of Illinois. The Tinley Park EMA EMA provides support to other Village public safety agencies during emergencies and non-emergencies.
Bremen High School District Board of Education President Deb Stearns will stay on the April 9 ballot, after the district's education officers electoral board voted to dismiss several challenges to her candidacy.
Oak Forest aldermen approved the purchase of two apartment buildings for a total of more than $1.2 million. The city hopes the step is the first of many to reestablish interest in the area near the Oak Forest Metra station.
Together We Cope will be expanding in the near future, after a supporter donated 3,100 square feet of space. Together We Cope could move into the new space as early as March.
Midlothian police reports, Jan. 17–19.
Brian Smith, 20, of Posen, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly threw feces at a group of cheerleaders in the Bremen High School gym in December 2012. Smith is due in court Feb. 26.
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between Jan. 13–20.
Oak Forest police reports, Jan. 18–20.
Wind chills could plummet to 15 to 25 degrees below zero, the National Weather Service warns. NWS issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Cook and Will counties from 6 p.m. Jan. 21 to 10 a.m. Jan. 22.
Residents may have already received mailings concerning water service line protection policies. But local government officials warn residents to be careful before buying in.
A public defender for Dennis Dodson, the drifter accused of sexually assaulting a then-83-year-old woman at a Home Depot near Oak Forest, is filing a motion to quash the arrest based on the identification of Dodson in a photo array.
A public defender for Dennis Dodson, the drifter accused of sexually assaulting a then-83-year-old woman near Tinley Park, is filing a motion to quash the arrest based on the identification of Dodson in a photo array.
Located next to the Oak Forest Metra station, this empty bank space is ready for a new business. Should another bank fill the space, or should someone convert it into something else?
The library will host a readers' party from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26. The free party will feature pizza, book discussions and more.
Tinley Park police items, Jan. 14-16.
The Cook County Assessor's Office recently mailed a reminder to county senior citizens to file for 2012 property tax breaks. Forms must be completed and mailed to the Assessor's Office by Wednesday, Feb. 6.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
A woman who attempted to corral a boy's loose dog was bitten on the wrist. The wound required stitches and the woman filed a police report. The dog and its owner are unknown.