Worth police responded to a well-being check on the 7100 block of West 107th Street on Wednesday morning and found a man who had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Pritzker waives tax penalties for residents in 11 counties hit by severe storms
Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest if severe weather prevented them from filing or paying on time.
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Hero’s welcome for Orland Park officer back from Africa
Police Officer Jordan Legris, who recently returned from active duty in Somalia, received a hero’s welcome June 30 when the Orland Park Police Department unveiled a 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor wrapped in his honor
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Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park celebrate Fourth of July with parades
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States is worthy of not just one parade, but two. The annual Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade was held Friday night along 95th Street as a large crowd of spectators turned out, decked out in a wide variety of red, white and blue. That festive event was followed by the […]
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Street Fair brings needed relief to Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills held its 46th annual Street Fair on June 28, with many attendees marching down Roberts Road between 91st and 95th streets.
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Fourth of July Fireworks show times
Beecher Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Fireman’s Park, 675 Penfield St Bridgeview Date: July 3 Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Avenue Brookfield Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Avenue Kankakee Date: July 4 Time: Dusk (show is about 25 minutes long) Location: Kankakee Community College, 100 […]
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Oak Lawn man sentenced to 50 years for Summit man’s murder
An Oak Lawn man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the August 12, 2020, murder of Johnny Portalatin, Summit police said.
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Palos Hills couple dies when carbon monoxide fills camper
A Palos Hills couple died earlier this month when carbon monoxide from a generator filled their camper while they were staying at a campground in northwest Indiana.
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Orland Park police traffic stops surge in May
Police Chief Eric Rossi said during Monday night’s village board meeting that traffic stops for speeding and other moving violations in May were up 142 percent from last year.
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Orland Park police crack down on seat-belt use
Orland Park police are teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running June 19 through July 6 for the Independence Day period.