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.
Posting Activity
Orland Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Driver Hit with DUI Charges After Driving Slowly: Blotter
Orland Park police report, May 30.
Palos, IL|News|
DUI And Speeding Charges For Palos Heights Man: Blotter
Palos Heights police report, June 2.
Tinley Park|News|
Medical Alarm Drives Away Scammers Harassing Elderly Couple
A group of men posing as yard workers took off with almost $10,000 in cash, as well as some jewelry and blank checks, according to police.
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Thousands Without Power After Wednesday Storms: ComEd
The Chicago Heights Public Library is expected to start two hours later than usual Thursday because of a power outage.
Orland Park, IL|News|
Palos Heights Man Drives on Median in Front of Cop: Blotter
The 27-year-old driver faces a driving under the influence charge, according to a report.
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Hills Garage Fire Sparked by Faulty Lawn Equipment
No one was injured in the blaze Wednesday morning.
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Wedding and Engagement Rings Stolen from Home: Blotter
Homewood police reports, June 5-7.
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Messing with Your Rides, June 12
There's nothing more annoying than finding your car or truck busted up. Here's a roundup of recent vehicle-related burglaries, thefts and criminal damage reports in Chicago Heights.
Mokena, IL|News|
Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests, June 5-11
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Palos, IL|News|
Lyons Man Accused of Using Kid to Sell Candy
Francis R. Robertson, 42, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a child, according to police.
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Oak Lawn
There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Oak Lawn. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Tinley Park|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Tinley Park
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 70 accused criminals in Tinley Park. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Oak Forest, IL|News|
14-Year-Old Blinded After BB Gun Incident
The boy's left eye was damaged—possibly permanently—after he was shot with the gun held against his face, according to an Oak Forest police report.
Orland Park, IL|News|
Driver Hospitalized After Police Find Him Slumped Over Wheel: Blotter
Harry Washington, 46, of Calumet Park, is charged with driving under the influence, police said.
Palos, IL|News|
Ridgeland Closed for 5 Hours After SUV and Cyclist Collide
An SUV was parked on southbound Ridgeland Tuesday night near the intersection of Ridgeland Avenue and 135th Street.
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Man Faces Pot Charge After Driving Guy with a Bullet Wound
Jamie L. Winsley, 20, was charged with possession of marijuana. Police said he was driving someone to the hospital who had just been shot in Chicago.
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Police Hunt for 2 Men in Country Club Hills Robbery
A mother and daughter were held at gunpoint Tuesday morning, according to reports.
