University Park man pleads guilty, receives 10-year prison sentence in Fords Heights shooting
Abel Barnes of University Park, held earlier this year for a shooting in Fords Heights, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Federal fraud charges for former Lincoln-Way chief Lawrence Wyllie dismissed due to health issues
Lawrence Wyllie continues to collect a taxpayer funded pension that in 2020 was more than $351,000, and grows annually.
Assessor’s office responds to denied appeals from south suburban residents
Phoenix homeowner Patricia Harris appealed her property tax assessment after noticing inconsistencies on the online database with her home evaluations and those of her neighbors' nearly identical homes. After the...
Forest preserve police investigating sexual assault in Oak Forest
The 51-year-old woman accepted a ride at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest, but was then assaulted on a service road.
Big Cook County property tax hikes coming for many in south suburbs
A new analysis from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office found median tax bills countywide are rising by 19.9% compared to last year, the largest jump in the last 29 years.
Crete extends TIF District to cover another $1.4 million payment to developer
The agreement states that by December 2025, the village must pay Crete Property Development $1.4 million.
Grandson charged in Hickory Hills axe death; homicides in Bridgeview, Burnham
A 32-year-old Hickory Hills man, Dean J. Faulk, was charged with first-degree murder after alleging attacking his grandfather with an axe.
Renovations coming to Olympia Fields, Chicago State University Metra electric line stations
With major renovations already underway at several Metra Electric line stations, more work is planned for Olympia Fields and Chicago State University stops. New sources of funding allowed Metra to...
World War II veteran from Burbank celebrates 100th birthday
Oak Lawn Veterans Affairs Clinic staff expressed gratitude for Lawrence Szydlowski's service with a special 100th birthday party.
Three shot after gunmen open fire at a funeral banquet in Blue Island
Multiple gunmen opened fire Friday afternoon at the Salvation Army Worship and Community Center in Blue Island during a funeral banquet.