By Joe Boyle Mourners of an Oak Lawn man who was struck and killed by a passing motorist are demanding that the driver be charged for the crime. Murod Kurdi, 28, was standing alongside his parked car near his home in the 9100 block of South Tulley Avenue on June 5 when he was then […]
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Oak Lawn trustee says license plate readers have helped cut crime
By Joe Boyle An Oak Lawn trustee praised the police department and how effective the license plate readers have been in making arrests. Flock Safety License Plate Reader Cameras have been installed at several locations in the village within the past year. They have been instrumental in reading the plates of drivers who have been […]
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Evergreen Park police honored for firearm arrests
By Joe Boyle Commendations were presented to members of the Evergreen Park Police Department for arresting offenders in three incidents involving firearms. The first incident took place at 95th and Western at Walmart on May 8. A gunman tried to carjack a vehicle with a 3-month-old baby in it from the parking lot. Police responded […]
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Worth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim […]
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2 Chicago men charged in assault and robbery of Oak Lawn senior
From staff reports Two Chicago men were charged Monday for battering an elderly man on June 16 and stealing his money and cell phone. Ivan Garduno, 29, and Heberto Flores, 31, both of Chicago, were charged with a variety of offenses including Aggravated Battery, Robbery, Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Suspended, […]
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St. Catherine Carnival goes off without a hitch, trustee says
By Joe Boyle The St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival in Oak Lawn was not only considered a success last weekend, it may prove to be beacon of hope to other communities. The carnival drew large crowds and went off with few hiccups, according to Trustee Ralph Soch, whose 6th District includes St. Catherine at 10621 […]
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Chicago Ridge cancels RidgeFest over safety concerns
By Dermot Connolly RidgeFest has been canceled this year—and may never be the same again—mainly due to violent disturbances at recent large gatherings in Tinley Park and elsewhere. At the last regular Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on May 16, trustees were moving full-speed ahead with preparations for RidgeFest 2023, approving contracts for the entertainment […]
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Worth police hit the roof for Special Olympics Illinois
By Kelly White Worth’s Police Department takes pride in having close ties with the local community. For the 11th year, the department was happy to once again take part in Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Police officers mingled with residents on Friday morning at Dunkin Donuts, 6707 W. 111th St., […]
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Oak Lawn is using technology to fight crime
By Joe Boyle While there has been a recent increase in crime, Oak Lawn officials want to assure residents that these incidents are being addressed. Village Manager Tom Phelan made it clear during an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday morning that they are working in tandem with the police to solve the recent wave […]
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Police to hit the roof at Dunkin’ Donuts for Special Olympics
By Bob Bong Police departments across the south suburbs are gearing up for another high-flying fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. Police will be hanging out at more than 325 Dunkin’ Donut coffee shops across Illinois starting at 5 a.m. Friday, May 19, for another edition of Cop on a Rooftop. They will be collecting donations […]