Numerous police departments across the region are hosting National Night Out celebrations on Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering residents a chance to meet police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders in a family-friendly setting. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held the first Tuesday of August that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Burbank will […]
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Drunken driving, ID theft, car vandal: Countryside police blotter
Trespass to vehicle A caller reported seeing a young male standing near an open car door in the parking lot in the 5100 block of Dansher Road at 3:59 p.m. June 19. The caller thought it was suspicious given several reported car break-ins in the area. Officers responded and identified the juvenile but found no […]
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Fajitas burglary, Doty’s break-in, fraudulent trucker, fence graffiti: Countryside police blotter
Fraud used at Home Depot A complainant discovered on June 13 that their identity had been compromised and used to rent a vehicle and heavy equipment from Home Depot, 140 Countryside Plaza. The property had not been returned. Police are investigating. Gaming machines broken into at Fajitas Officers responding to a burglar alarm at Fajitas […]
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Park delays frustrate Countryside alderman
Larry Robb Park was supposed to be finished in November 2025. It’s not even close.
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Hennessy thief, drunken driving, hit and run: Countryside police blotter
Hit and run damages vehicle A witness saw a gold Honda sedan driven by a woman back out of a parking space and hit a parked vehicle outside Jewel, 5545 S. Brainard Ave., at 6:12 p.m. on June 5. Motorcycle stolen from parking lot A motorcycle was stolen between 9:30 p.m. June 4 and 10:30 […]
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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.
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Countryside celebrates America’s 250th early
Countryside will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday one day early.
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RESCHEDULED: Lyons Township to mark Juneteenth with inaugural community gathering
Lyons Township will host its first Juneteenth celebration Wednesday evening, June 17, featuring dinner, speeches, and a musical performance aimed at educating residents about the federal holiday and strengthening community bonds.
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Little Joe’s break-in, car vs. building, 35 airbags stolen: Countryside police blotter
Vehicle hits building, flees An employee at Casa De Montecristo, 1332 W. 55th St., reported a black BMW SUV backed into the building while exiting a parking spot and left the scene around 5 p.m. May 29. After the offending vehicle was identified and the registered owner contacted, the owner made arrangements with the business […]
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Countryside summer concerts start
The Countryside Summer Concert Series returns with eight nights of free music at Countryside Park. Concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, through Aug. 6. There is no concert on July 2. The park is located on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Free street parking is available. The Thursday, June […]