An Oak Lawn teenager has been charged with first-degree murder in the May 4 death of his father, police said.
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Posted inOrland Park
U.S. indicts man for running $4 million fraud schemes
A suburban businessman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly arranging two fraud schemes that netted him more than $4 million.
Posted inOak Lawn
Oak Lawn police target distracted drivers
April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a national initiative to reduce crashes caused by phone use and other distractions.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
No one hurt in Orland Park garage fire
No injuries were reported after Orland Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a garage fire April 30 in the 10800 block of Caribou Lane.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Son charged with murder in Orland Park man’s death
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.
Posted inReporter Mayhem
Chicago man arrested for Oak Lawn bar burglary
A Chicago man has been arrested for breaking into video gaming machines at Just My Luck Bar in December, Oak Lawn police said Tuesday.
Posted inDVN Business
Ford City gets short reprieve, JC Penney stays put for now
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.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Blue Island man arrested for construction site burglary at Shepard High School
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.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
City orders Ford City Mall closed over safety concerns
The city ordered Ford City Mall closed last week over safety concerns regarding a defective fire suppression system.
Posted inPalos Hills
Dad’s memory helps Palos Hills man win $1 million
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.