Chicago police arrested a man in an attempted murder investigation, only to uncover an entirely different crime. Abraham Jaromahum, 34, of the 8100 block of South Knox Avenue, was taken into custody at his home at 2:36 p.m. on Jan. 10 after being mistakenly identified in a photo lineup as a suspect in an attempted […]
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Oak Lawn police cite multiple drivers for expired plates, broken lights and unsealed weed
Oak Lawn police report multiple traffic charges, including speeding, suspended licenses, and unlicensed driving, stemming from early January stops.
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Chicago Ridge adding license plate readers, new restaurant and farmers market
The Chicago Ridge Village Board approved three new license plate readers and plans for a farmers market at its Jan. 14 meeting. The Chicago Ridge Police Department is adding to its crime-fighting arsenal with three license plate reader cameras. Police Chief Jim Jarolimek discussed the cameras with Mayor Jack Lind and trustees, noting the $29,000 […]
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St. Daniel the Prophet celebrates 75 years with gala
St. Daniel the Prophet School, a Garfield Ridge landmark, is marking 75 years of education and community service with a celebratory gala. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem Ave. “We have been very fortunate that our school has survived this […]
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Woman charged in Garfield Ridge carjacking, stabbing
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two people and stealing a car in the 5100 block of South Rutherford Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Vanessa Delgado, 21, of the 6900 block of West 64th Place, was charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, two felony […]
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Plainclothes officers catch carjacker
Cameron I. White, 18, of the 5800 block of South Troy Street, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and vehicular hijacking following an incident in the 5700 block of South Talman Avenue at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 5. Police said that officers in plainclothes happened to be nearby when White allegedly robbed two men, […]
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Suspect arrested in connection with December arson
Aelicia A. Booker, 32, of the 9300 block of South Lyon Avenue, was arrested by the CPD fugitive apprehension team at 11:18 a.m. Jan. 6 in the 2400 block of West 63rd Street. She was charged with arson and criminal damage to property related to a Dec. 3 incident. Police said Booker was identified as […]
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Felons arrested after police find drugs, guns in parked vehicles
Milton Alford, 60, of the 4500 block of South Leclaire Avenue, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after police found him at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 6 in a car illegally parked in a handicapped zone in the 4900 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he had a bag containing crack cocaine […]
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Bystanders detain man after in-store battery
Adrian Diaz-Rodriguez, 36, of the 4500 block of South Spaulding Avenue, was charged with attempted theft and battery after an altercation with a 57-year-old man at 3:46 p.m. Dec. 6 at a store in the 4900 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said he tried to steal the man’s wallet and punched him in the […]
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Park Lawn Queen of Hearts picks a winner – finally
After two years with no winner and a jackpot exceeding $2 million, Park Lawn’s longest-running Queen of Hearts raffle will conclude with a draw-down that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at At the Office sports bar, 4901 Cal-Sag Road, Crestwood. An exceptionally large crowd turned out for the Nov. 13 drawing, where […]