DUI and child endangerment A 40-year-old man was charged with child endangerment after his two young sons, ages 3 and 1, were found in the back seat of the white Ford he was driving while drunk, police said. Timothy Brennan was arrested at 5:43 p.m. June 29 in the 8800 block of West 87th Street […]
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Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using a district-issued credit card to pay for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult websites, golf equipment, and gift cards.
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Justice Chamber celebrates America’s 250th a week early
The Justice Chamber of Commerce brought the Fourth of July celebration to town on Saturday, June 27, with hot dogs, hamburgers, bingo, raffles, and community spirit. The event at Wilkins Elementary School, 8001 S. 82nd Avenue, drew a strong crowd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving residents a chance to meet chamber members and […]
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Driving with a dog, late to work, overweight loads: Justice police blotter
Truck driver gets four tickets A 37-year-old man was cited for four violations after police pulled him over at 78th Avenue and 87th Street on June 21 at 10:14 a.m. for lacking a safety inspection sticker on his trailer. Aldo Torres-Aguilar was charged with having an overweight load, not displaying a safety inspection sticker, unsafe […]
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SUV theft, armed robbery, psilocybin mushrooms: Justice police blotter
Chevy Suburban stolen from driveway A 49-year-old man reported his gold 2007 Chevy Suburban was stolen from his driveway in the 7900 block of South 86th Court between 6:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 15. Masked gunman steals money A masked man armed with a gun robbed a 26-year-old Justice resident of $300 to […]
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Deputy police chief Fred Schuerg retires after 3 decades with Justice police
After 32-and-a-half years with the Justice Police Department, Deputy Chief Fred Schuerg is stepping down at the end of June, making way for a new chapter — and for the next generation of police leadership. The Village Board honored Schuerg at Monday’s meeting with speeches, applause, and a gift of 300 Andes Candies, his favorite. […]
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Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons Township Assessor’s Office announced. Properties rendered partially or completely uninhabitable by the severe weather may be eligible for relief, according to Pat Hynes, township assessor. “We understand the challenges that […]
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Speeding motorcycle, revoked license: Justice police blotter
Two on motorcycle flee police A man and woman on a black motorcycle fled from police at a top speed of 103 mph on June 6 and evaded arrest. Police on patrol saw the motorcycle run a red light at Oak Grove Avenue and Archer at 5:20 p.m. The motorcycle had no Illinois registration. The […]
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Justice man charged with crimes involving child sex abuse material
Cook County Sheriff’s Police traced two social media accounts distributing child sex abuse material to a Justice man.
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Traffic charges: Justice police blotter
Driving on a suspended license A 40-year-old man was charged with driving on a suspended license after he ran a stop sign and was pulled over at 1:05 p.m. May 30 in the 8100 block of 83rd Avenue, police said. Tinted windows lead to three tickets Winder Izarra-Monjes, 31, was pulled over at 10:04 a.m. […]