CRIME & SAFETY
19-year-old man charged in Joliet crash that killed 2
JOLIET, Ill. — A Crest Hill man has been arrested and charged in connection with a crash in Joliet that killed two people, according to police. The crash happened in the early morning hours of Feb. 18 near Black Road and 129th Infantry Drive. According to police, Jacoby Hamilton, 19, ran a red light and […]
Busted with 44 pounds of cocaine at Midway Airport, men are sentenced to 12 years each
CHICAGO — Two men who were allegedly caught carrying 44 pounds of cocaine in their luggage at Midway Airport have each been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Neither man has any criminal background, according to Cook County prosecutors. Robert Lewis, 25, and Jamire Hollingshed, 27, each pleaded guilty...
Midlothian Police Solve Park Vandalism Case in Under an Hour Thanks to Social Media and Community Support
The Midlothian Police turned to the power of social media to crack the case of vandalism at the Midlothian Community Park – and it worked like a charm. Within just about sixty minutes of their digital S.O.S., the Midlothian Police Department announced an update on their Facebook page: "UPDATE: That didn't take long. Within an hour of the original post, we have been able to identify these individuals Thank you to all who responded with information!"
Mother of man who died in a police chase across states lines files lawsuit
Larry Perry, 34, died on Feb. 21 when both the U-Haul he was driving and a Hammond, Indiana Police vehicle went through a guardrail and into the Little Calumet River near 130th Street. He was a father of four.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard Named in Latest FBI Subpoena amid Probe into Financial, Travel Expenditures
The federal spotlight intensifies on Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard as a new wave of subpoenas sweeps through the village's administration, the third in under two weeks. According to a report from FOX 32 Chicago, this subpoena not only names Henyard directly but also seeks a comprehensive record of her financials going back to the brink of her election in 2021.
Grundy County authorities seize over 200 grams of fentanyl, nearly $2K in traffic stop; 2 charged
GRUNDY COUNTY, Ill. — A traffic stop in the southwest suburbs last week resulted in the seizure of more than 200 grams of fentanyl and almost $2,000 in cash, according to a press release from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. According to the release, around 3 p.m. last week Wednesday (May 1), members of the […]
Bottle of wine used to solve residential burglary
Police were able to solve a months-old burglary, thanks to a bottle of wine. The crime took place back in September in the Rich Township. The Cook County Sheriff’s office says a home security camera captured a man kicking open a door.
Will County Law Enforcement Day ceremony will be Thursday
The 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day for Will County will be Thursday in Joliet. The public is invited to the event, which in large part is held to recognize police officers and other law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. The event will begin with...
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