Karen Wolf didn’t hesitate. When she found an injured neighbor collapsed on the ground during a March 13 dog walk, she called 911 immediately. Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz presented her with a Certificate of Good Citizenship at the March Neighborhood Watch meeting, crediting her quick thinking with ensuring the resident received prompt medical attention. […]
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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.
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3 injured during Ingredion fire in Bedford Park
Two workers and a Bridgeview firefighter were injured in a fire Friday morning at the Bedford Park Ingredion food-processing plant.
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Liberty Junior High School threat unfounded
Burbank police responded to a reported threat Wednesday morning at Liberty Junior High School but determined it was unfounded.
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Man dies in Bridgeview hit-and-run
A Chicago man was struck and killed early Sunday as he was crossing the 7100 block of Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, police said.
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Woman dies from fatal plunge from La Grange Road bridge
A 25-year-old woman plunged to her death Thursday night from the bridge in the 7400 block of South La Grange Road, Hodgkins Police said.
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Bridgeview police peacefully end armed hostage standoff
Bridgeview police negotiated the peaceful release of two hostages early Sunday after a 20-year-old man threatened them with an air rifle inside their home.
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Second teen charged with Oak Lawn, Worth video gaming break-ins
A second Chicago teen has been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses with video gaming machines.
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1 man dies, 1 hurt in shooting at Bridgeview pool hall
One man was killed and a second man was wounded during an early morning shootout in the parking lot of a Bridgeview pool hall, police said.
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Early morning thieves hit 2 Summit businesses
Two Summit businesses suffered broken windows when they were broken into early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, police said.