Employee Fatally Struck Directing Semi-Trailer Into Loading Dock

A man was killed Tuesday while directing a semi-trailer into a loading dock at a private trucking company, Alsip police said.

Man Grabs Girl Walking Dog, Tries To Lure 2nd Girl From Car

Crestwood police believe the same man to be involved in both incidents after child abduction attempts Aug. 3 and Aug. 6.

19 Cars, Garage Doors Spray-Painted In Alsip 'Mass Graffiti Incident'

Most of the garages or cars had "BLM" or "Crack" spray painted on them, primarily west of Cicero Avenue in Alsip, police said.

3 Shot, 1 Critical In Drive-By Outside Funeral Banquet In Blue Island

Blue Island police are looking for three people who opened fire on the front of the Salavation Army Center during a funeral repass.

Raging Fire Engulfs Semi-Trailer Truck On Tri-State Tollway In South Chicago Suburbs

Crews put out the flames at the crash site between Crawford and Kedzie avenues.

Fatal Crestwood Shooting Believed Tied To Road Rage: Police

One driver pulled out a gun when the other driver, a CCL holder, fired the fatal shot at him, police said. The other driver is cooperatig.

1 Fatally Shot In Crestwood Parking Lot: UPDATED

A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a tire shop Tuesday afternoon in Crestwood.

Alsip Man Ordered Detained In Fatal Shooting Of Barbecue Host: POLICE

The 24-year-old man was 17 in August 2017 when he and two others fatally shot a man and wounded six others at a barbecue, prosecutors said.

Alsip Man Charged In 2017 Fatal Shooting Of 28-Year-Old On Chicago's South Side

He was placed into custody and charged accordingly, police said.

Alsip Police Assisting Summit PD In Executing Arrest Warrant: UPDATED

Alsip police are assisting Summit police in executing an arrest warrant at an Alsip apartment complex.

Shots Fired At Rider Leaving In Uber: Alsip Police

The rider told the Uber driver to leave quickly when two men started firing at the vehicle, Alsip police said.

Man Shot In Stomach At Alsip Apartment Complex, 2 Teens Charged

The man told police he heard gunshots walking back to his apartment when he realized he had been shot, Alsip police said.

Ex-Alsip Top Cop Accused Of Shoplifting From Florida Walmart

A colleague calls arrest of retired Alsip Police Chief Chris Radz, 59, on a theft charge "out of character" from the man he knew.

Blue Island PD Seeking Suspects In Labor Day Weekend Fatal Shooting

Jaramaine Wilcox, Jr., of Chicago, was found near Memorial Park with a single gunshot wound to the neck and died a short time later.

Blue Island Man Killed 10-Year-Old Girl In Rockford: Police

The 44-year-old registered sex offender faces several charges, including first-degree murder, police said.

Former Alsip Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To 15 Years For Child Porn

The convicted sex offender downloaded and stored sexually explicit images of children under 13 on a media card while on parole, police said.

South Suburban Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Returns: DOJ

She falsified her own personal returns, as well as those of her clients, according to authorities.

Man Sleeping In Car Fatally Shot Overnight By Blue Island Cop: Police

Blue Island police said when the man woke up, he reached for the front passenger seat, where an AR-15 pistol was lying in plain sight.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting At Villa Court Apartment Complex

The woman was dead on arrival after she and a man self-transported to Advocate Christ after both were shot in a parking lot in Alsip.

Alsip Mom Brandished Gun At Park Looking For Kids Picking On Son: Cops

An Alsip woman is facing gun and child endangerment misdemeanors after Cook County State's Attorney denied a felony request, police say.

Worth Township Man Accused Of Hoarding 612 Stolen Catalytic Converters

Cook County Sheriff's Police said the man could not produce documentation that he was licensed to buy, sell or recycle the vehicle parts.

Rail Crossing Remains Closed After Train Derailment In Blue Island

Crews work to clear the 136th crossing after a CSX freight train derailed Wednesday. CSX says no hazardous materials were involved.

Blue Island Man Charged In Dan Ryan Road Rage Shooting

The 18-year-old was identified as the driver who fired a shot at another vehicle on I-94 near 95th Street, Illinois State Police said.

Was Road Rage Behind Shooting Of Truck Driver In Posen?

Detectives are reviewing surveillance video of the shooting, reported Thursday morning on 147th Street near Interstate 57.

Joliet Man Shot 13 Times In Parking Lot At Indoor Kids Playground

Alsip police said the man was gunned down in the parking lot at My KidzPlay by a group who fled the scene in two different vehicles.

33 Artists Showcased Sunday At The Crestwood Fine Arts Fair

Artists will be showcasing and selling their work across multiple mediums Sunday, March 26, at the Crestwood Recreation Center.

33 Sex Offenders In Alsip-Crestwood: 2022 Safety Map

Alsip has 21 sex offenders and Crestwood counts 12, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Cops Seek Help Identifying Suspect In Battery Of Senior At Aldi

Crestwood police release grainy, blue image of man suspecting of battering a senior, commenters on Facebook criticize image's poor quality.

Former Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta To Be Released From Federal Prison

Presta's attorney confirmed that the former mayor's failing health led to his release less than a year after he was sentenced for bribery.

2 Men Fatally Shot In Posen Sports Bar Parking Lot: Officials

The Cook County Medical Examiner said both men were shot to death in the parking lot of Hero's Sports Bar on Sunday.

Alsip Police Look For Driver Who Pointed Gun At School Bus Stop

Alsip police ask residents to check their home security video after a student reported a man in a red car pointing a gun at the bus stop.

Alsip Man Accused In Hate Crime Pleads Not Guilty

Joseph Collins is accused of smashing windows at the bakery and café and spray-painting "hateful messages."

Shooting At Blue Island Bar Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured

Blue Island police think shooting on the patio at The Forge may have started from a physical altercation between patrons.

Alsip Teen Accused Of Shooting Couple Out For Stroll in DuPage County

After getting into a confrontation with the couple, Glendale Heights police said the teen returned and shot them both.

Pedestrian On Interstate 94 Killed In Crash

A pedestrian on the Bishop Ford Freeway died after a crash Thursday morning, police said.

Alsip Man Accused of Vandalizing Business Before Drag Show

The 24-year-old man is facing felony criminal damage and hate crime charges for damages to UpRising Bakery & Cafe in McHenry County.

3 Nabbed In Burglary Spree, Cops End Chase With 'Stop Sticks': Police

Two men and a teen tied to burglaries that spanned DuPage and Cook counties, including Alsip and Downers Grove, police say.

Starter Pistol Fired During Confrontation, Vehicle Damaged: Alsip PD

Alsip police are seeking information on a teen who may have fired a starter pistol early Saturday in Linecrest Manor area.

Alsip Police Searching For Person Connected To Road Rage Shooting

Police said that the driver of a Chevy is being sought after investigators said that he shot another person in the head during a dispute.

23-Year-Old Man Missing From Alsip

Police sought the public's help to find Cornelius Thompson Jr.