Car flees and eludes officer La Grange police were following a stolen vehicle on May 1 when McCook police spotted it speeding at Rochester Avenue and Dubois Boulevard. The officer gave chase and twice deployed the StarChase system, which fires a magnetic device that allows the vehicle to be tracked. Both attempts failed. When the […]
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Posted inJustice
Speeding motorcycle, revoked license: Justice police blotter
Two on motorcycle flee police A man and woman on a black motorcycle fled from police at a top speed of 103 mph on June 6 and evaded arrest. Police on patrol saw the motorcycle run a red light at Oak Grove Avenue and Archer at 5:20 p.m. The motorcycle had no Illinois registration. The […]
Posted inWillow Springs
Lost dog, mattress dumping, stolen truck: Willow Springs police blotter
Lost dog is found A male golden retriever that ran away from its home was found by a police officer on May 27 and returned to its owner. The dog had no collar, tags, or microchip, so it was taken to the Hinsdale Humane Society. The owner called police, learned the dog’s location, and picked […]
Posted inLa Grange
La Grange traffic woes raised by residents
Residents are concerned about traffic on East Avenue, where new two-way traffic has increased cut-through driving since the street reopened, and the corner of Lincoln and Washington, where tall trees obscure views of pedestrians.
Posted inCountryside
Countryside to sell old city hall land for $1.2 million
Countryside has approved the sale of the old city hall site and land for $1.2 million to a developer who will bring in a service station, Mongolian grill and a business to be determined at 55th Street and East Avenue.
Posted inCountryside
Countryside celebrates America’s 250th early
Countryside will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday one day early.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Archer Heights dentist charged with Medicaid fraud
A dentist who practices in Chicago’s Archer Heights community has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of more than $100,000.
Posted inBrookfield
Dentist from Brookfield charged with defrauding Medicaid
A dentist who lives in Brookfield and practices in Chicago has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of more than $100,000.
Posted inLa Grange
La Grange upgrades water meter system
La Grange will replace aging water meter reading technology that has become unreliable.
Posted inBrookfield
Brookfield Village Board unanimously approves two zoning variances
The Brookfield Village Board has unanimously approved two zoning variances, allowing property owners relief from standard setback and green space requirements. The first variance, at 4125 Dale Avenue, allows a front yard setback of 12 feet 9 inches instead of the required 25 feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. The second variance, […]