Police departments and first responders across the southwest suburbs brought their departments into neighborhoods this month during National Night Out, the nationwide initiative held the first Tuesday of August to strengthen police-community relationships. The events drew families, local businesses, and volunteers eager to connect with officers in a relaxed setting. In Stickney and Forest View, […]
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Justice police blotter july 22
JUSTICE Driving on a suspended license Jerry Bastida, 26, was pulled over at 5:48 a.m. July 10 at Archer and La Grange Road because his vehicle registration had expired. He was charged with driving on a suspended registration for non-insurance, driving on a suspended license and driving without insurance. No headlights lead to arrest A […]
Local Towns Plan National Night Out Events
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 […]
Rob Verber: Indian Head Park’s Elderly Service Officer
Rob Verber has been an Elderly Service Officer for more than two decades, though his tenure in Indian Head Park is newer. He will mark five years with the Indian Head Park Police Department in September, but his experience in the role stretches back to his 32 years with the Westchester Police Department, where he […]
Indian Head Park secures funds to keep Senior Lunch Program
Lyons Township Mental Health Commission funding allows popular monthly gatherings to continue for seniors at Village Hall.
Indian Head Park to build community-driven infrastructure plan
Residents will help decide how the village spends on roads, stormwater systems, and municipal facilities over the next five to 10 years.
Indian Head Park adopts humane feral cat program
Indian Head Park adopted a feral cat management ordinance allowing trained volunteers to participate in trap-neuter-return programs while strengthening enforcement against nuisance feeding and domestic cat roaming.
Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation offers scholarships to Class of 2026
The Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Memorial Foundation is accepting applications for their scholarship program for the Class of 2026.
National Night Out celebrations return on August 5
Neighborhoods across the Southwest Side and southwest suburbs will again celebrate first responders at National Night Out next week.
Residents clean up after two-punch storm wallops southwest suburbs
A two-punch storm rocked the southwest suburbs and Southwest Side neighborhoods last week that knocked down trees, collapsed construction in Bedford Park, and flooded streets and basements that residents are still cleaning up.
