Palos, IL|News|
Ruse Burglary Strikes Palos Park Woman
A man approached a woman's home on Southwest Highway claiming to be from a tree-trimming service while her home was robbed of jewelry Monday afternoon, police said.
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.
Posting Activity
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Found Before Report Filed
The mother of a 13-year-old Midlothian girl reported her missing Monday, but police found her shortly after.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
1 Dead in Weekend Liquor Store Shooting; Police Investigating Witness Accounts
No arrests have been made in the Friday night shooting outside K & N Liquors in Chicago Heights. One man was killed and two others were treated for leg wounds.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Mug Shot Monday, May 20
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between May 2 and May 8.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Teen Tears Up Talking about Relay for Life Inspiration
Bailey McGrath, a student at Bloom Trail, walks for her 7th-grade teacher.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Joliet Man Allegedly Breaks into Hospital Coffee Shop: Blotter
New Lenox police reports, May 12-16.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Heroin Charge For Hometown Man: Blotter
Evergreen Park police reports, May 10-14.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Controlled Burn Mistaken for Glenwood Restaurant Fire
A few concerned readers wondered in Glenwood Oaks had burned down Friday night. The local fire department was performing a controlled burn next door, which drew the attention from neighbors.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Stolen Car Crashes into Semi on I-80
Two people were taken to Silver Cross Hospital after a crash west of South La Grange Road in Mokena at about 12:25 p.m. State police say the car was stolen from Joliet.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Plush Horse Back to Business after Friday Night Scare
A car drove through the front window of the ice cream shop along 171st Street and shut down the store early on Friday. No one was hurt.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Police Investigating Shooting Near Liquor Store
Gunshots were heard by neighbors near 23rd Street and Chicago Road in Chicago Heights late Friday night.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Burger King Blow-up Sparked by Rude Whopper Order: Weird Crimes
Pot possession charge for Chicago man at White Castle • Thief finds illegal way to plan a wedding • Harvey man accused of smelly crime • Man looking for a boost steals supplements ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
South Suburban DUI Arrests, May 19
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending the DUI alcohol limit be lowered to 0.05 ... not that it would do any good for the people on this week's list of Southland DUIs.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Tinley Park
There are warrants out for the arrest of 70 accused criminals in Tinley Park. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Concert Tickets: Tallying Summer Citations (May 24)
Keep track with Tinley Park Patch as the drinking tickets and other citations pour in for young adults trying to sneak a cold one or get into other mischief at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Protest Planned on 95th Street Over Police Racial Profiling Allegations
A graduate student who has filed a $1.5 million civil suit against Oak Lawn is leading a protest against allegations of racial profiling by Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn police departments.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Steger Man Faces 2 Pot Possession Charges from Separate Investigations: Blotter
Homewood police reports, May 9.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Brothers Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Catalytic Converters
An off-duty lieutenant from the Cook County Sheriff's Office reportedly saw two Bridgeview men hanging around McCarthy Farms. Orland Park police determined they were stealing catalytic converters
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests, May 8-14
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Thief Grabs Wedding Accessories and Splits: Blotter
Homewood police reports, May 8
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff