By Jeff Vorva For the first time since Feb. 27, 1973, Larry Yott is not a member of the Palos Heights Police force. Let that sink in for a moment. Saturday, March 4, was his last official day as a Palos Heights cop and he retired as the force’s longtime chief. William Czajkowski took over […]
Category: Mayhem
Posted inBusiness, DVN Top News, Mayhem, Orland Park, Regional Business, Regional Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News, Your Town
Orland cops honored by ILEAP
By Jeff Vorva Lemont’s police chief stopped by the Orland Park Board of Trustees meeting to brag a little about the Orland Park Police Department. Lemont Chief Marc Maton attended the Monday, March 6, meeting to make a presentation on behalf of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program for Orland Park’s Tier II re-accreditation. “The […]
Posted inBusiness, DVN Top News, Mayhem, Palos Heights, Regional Business, Regional Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News
New Palos Heights police chief sworn in
Water and sewer rates could skyrocket By Jeff Vorva For the first time in 20 years, a new Palos Heights police chief was sworn in. William Czajkowski, a 35-year member of the force, was sworn in as chief during the City Council meeting Tuesday, March 7. He replaced Larry Yott, who retired from the force […]
Posted inDVN Top News, Mayhem, Oak Lawn, Regional Top News, Reporter Mayhem, Reporter Top News, Top News
Oak Lawn police officer pleads not guilty to battering teen
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Police Officer Patrick O’Donnell had plenty of supporters with him on the morning of March 1. O’Donnell, 32, arrived at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago surrounded by members of the Oak Lawn Police Department and family to face charges of two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Beecher Police Blotter: February 15 – 26
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. February 15, Michael Florian, 43, of the 9000 block of S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, was stopped in the 500 block of Indiana Avenue for an expired registration. The registration was for another vehicle, […]
Posted inBeecher, Manteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Beecher Shooter Apprehended
On January 30, a Beecher resident was shot by a person with a handgun in the 200 block of Woodward Street in Beecher. After an investigation, a $5 million arrest warrant was issued by Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre for the suspect shooter, Mark Eugene, 57, of the 20200 block of Augusta Drive, in Olympia Fields. Charges […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Peotone Police Blotter: February 25-27
Jovan Walker, 36, of Manteno, was arrested on February 25, at 10:42 p.m., for driving while license is suspended, no insurance, and improper lighting. Walker was released on bond pending a court appearance. Montel Plump, 25, of Country Club Hills, was arrested on February 27, at 9:21 p.m., for operating a vehicle when registration is […]
Posted inDVN Mayhem, DVN Top News, Forest View, Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News, Your Town
Forest View Fire Department reunites with original fire truck
By Carol McGowan Forest View not only has an old fire truck back in village hands, but it’s bell, and a strainer to go with it. At their last village board meeting, two former members of the Forest View Fire Department, who each provided many years of service to the community, were on hand to […]
Posted inDVN Top News, Mayhem, Orland Park, Regional Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News, Your Town
Orland Park police nab man for gas station heist
A 62-year-old Chicago man suspected of robbing an Orland Park gas station on Feb. 19 was tracked down and arrested the following day in Chicago. Orland Park police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station, 14300 S. LaGrange Road, at 5:42 p.m. Feb. 19. An employee said the man […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem, Will County
Illinois State Police Unveil New Troop 3 Guidon
Reorganization results in January decrease in expressway shootings in Troop 3. The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently unveiled its new Troop 3 Guidon, or flag, in Lockport. On January 1, ISP reorganized from 21 patrol districts across the state to 11 patrol troops. In recognition of the newly formed troops, ISP is holding Guidon ceremonies […]