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Pulling a machete isn't the best way to settle an argument • Parent banned from school after driving in the wrong lane • Former church member sends 'vulgar' emails over T-shirt idea ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A 34-year-old Willowbrook woman was accused of drunken driving after she was stopped by Oak Forest police on Sept. 17.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 100 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 100 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 100 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort.
A man who was expelled from a Tinley Park church recently sent emails to current members over an idea for marketing clothing.
A 25-year-old driver was stopped by Homewood cops and charged with drug possession, police said.
Thomas Gardner, 25, of Chicago Heights, faces multiple charges, including drug possession and driving under the influence, after a traffic stop on Sept. 13, police said.
Palos Heights police report, Sept. 7.
A 57-year-old Orland Park man is accused of bringing a machete to an argument in the Orland Park Jewel parking lot.
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
A driver from Sauk Village faces a drunken driving charge, police said.
Firefighters were called to West 111th Street Monday evening for a fire at Michael's Pancake House.
A parent at a Palos Hills elementary school told officials to get out of his way when he drove in the wrong lane to pick up students.
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department from Aug. 30-31.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August in each ward.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August in each ward.
