Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Men Rob Woman After Work: Blotter
Midlothian police reports, March 26-30 • Copper pipes disappear • Arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
Prior to joining the Patch team, I worked as a freelance copywriter and wrote news articles for Sun-Times Media in the western suburbs.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Crestwood Man Repeatedly Punched in the Face: Blotter
Midlothian police reports, March 29-31 • $30 gone after break-in • Air conditioner taken • Stolen $600 bike.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Funeral at St. Christina For Man Killed By Metra Train Near Mokena
Lester P. Farrelly Jr., 25, died of multiple injuries, according to a Will County Coroner's office report.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
DCFS Investigating Guardian of Slain 3-Year-Old Oak Forest Girl
Authorities said an allegation of abuse was made concerning Gina Pressly a week before she was killed. The boyfriend of her legal guardian is charged with first-degree murder in her death.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Man Was Alone When Struck By Rock Island Train: Metra
Lester P. Farrelly, 25, died of multiple injuries, according to a Will County Coroner's office report.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Former Christian High School Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Students (Update)
Kenneth Martin, 34, of Chicago, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Authorities allege Martin, who is a former teacher at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights, had an inappropriate relationship with two of his students.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Heroin Found in Gum Wrapper, Plastic Bag: Blotter
Homewood police reports, April 2.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Man Tells Police He Has a Joint in His Pants: Blotter
Homewood police reports, March 26–28.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Alleged Drunken Driver Couldn't Remember Where He Crashed His Car: Blotter
Homewood police reports, March 29-31.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Cocaine Packet Tossed in Police Pursuit: Blotter
Chicago Heights police reports, March 25-27.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Grown Man Lies Down on Ground at Fried Chicken Joint: Blotter
Chicago Heights police reports, March 23.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Messing with Your Homes, April 3
The home is sacred. Those who break in are not. Here's a roundup of recent home burglary reports from Chicago Heights.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Messing with Your Rides, April 3
There's nothing more annoying than finding your car or truck busted up. Here's a roundup of recent vehicle-related burglaries and thefts in Chicago Heights.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
127th & Ridgeland Shut Down for State Trooper Funeral
Drivers should find an alternative route as the processional for Trooper James Sauter, who was killed last week, moves through Palos.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Midlothian
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Oak Forest
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
DUI on Cattlemen Drive, Burglars Snatch from Unlocked Cars: Blotter
New Lenox police reports, March 30-31.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Battery at the Movie Theater, 2 DUI Charges: Blotter
New Lenox police reports, March 28-30.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
2 Televisions Taken, Marijuana Bust: Blotter
New Lenox police reports, March 25-27.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Police Use Taser Twice on Man Who Allegedly Punched Cop
Maurice Williams, 29, of Orland Park, is charged with felony aggravated battery of a police officer and several other offenses after struggling with officers, police said.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
