Bob Bong, Author at Southwest Regional Publishing

No one hurt in Orland Park garage fire

by Bob BongMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

No injuries were reported after Orland Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a garage fire April 30 in the 10800 block of Caribou Lane.

Regional Mayhem

Son charged with murder in Orland Park man’s death

by Bob BongMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

The son of a 77-year-old man found dead Wednesday in his Orland Park home has been charged with first-degree murder, police said Friday.

Reporter Mayhem

Chicago man arrested for Oak Lawn bar burglary

by Bob BongApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

A Chicago man has been arrested for breaking into video gaming machines at Just My Luck Bar in December, Oak Lawn police said Tuesday.

DVN Business

Ford City gets short reprieve, JC Penney stays put for now

by Bob BongApril 26, 2026April 28, 2026

Ford City Mall will stay open for another three weeks after a Cook County judge last week postponed until May 15 a hearing on a city order to vacate the Southwest Side mall over health and safety concerns.

Regional Mayhem

Blue Island man arrested for construction site burglary at Shepard High School

by Bob BongApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A Blue Island man was arrested this week in connection with a burglary at the construction site of a new fieldhouse at Shepard High School.

Clear-Ridge Reporter Business

City orders Ford City Mall closed over safety concerns

by Bob BongApril 16, 2026April 28, 2026

The city ordered Ford City Mall closed last week over safety concerns regarding a defective fire suppression system.

Palos Hills

Dad’s memory helps Palos Hills man win $1 million

by Bob BongApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A Palos Hills resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the memory of his late father.