A downed power line behind the Evergreen Park Police Station produced high flames. Many are without power.
Evergreen Park police reports, July 14–19
A lone man held up a First American Bank branch Monday morning.
Evergreen Park police reports, July 19–21
Evergreen Park police reports, July 21–25.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the area, in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 25.
Seven men and five women have been chosen as jurors for the trial set to start Tuesday.
Follow Joliet Patch's coverage of Drew Peterson trial. Eight jurors were chosen in ex-Bolingbrook cop's trial for the alleged murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio.
The village of Evergreen Park says Cook County will be spraying for mosquitos in town Tuesday evening, weather permitting. The insecticide is harmless to humans and pets, but those with respiratory problems should take precautions.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Evergreen Park, in addition to a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m.
Police said Kathy L. Reed was arrested after she left four mentally challenged men in a car in Walmart's parking lot in 99-degree weather.
Evergreen Park police reports: July 10-12
Evergreen Park Police reports: July 4 - 7
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 29-July 4
Late Tuesday afternoon, Evergreen Park Police were in pursuit of two armed robbery suspects who robbed a nearby Chicago Auto Zone store. Police saw two men matching the descriptions in Evergreen Park, however they were not the suspects.
As temperatures are expected to surpass 100 degrees this week, ComEd offers tips on how to reduce energy use and save on bills.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch, hazardous weather outlook and air quality alert for Evergreen Park and other towns in the Chicago area.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch and a heat advisory for Evergreen Park and other towns in the Chicago area. There's also a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 21-26
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 15 - 21
The family of 17-year-old Danielle Sellers will receive a $2 million settlement. Sellers died after she was struck in a car wreck in May 2010 in Evergreen Park.
A woman was arrested after she left four mentally challenged men in a car in Walmart's parking lot in 99-degree weather, police say.
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 15-20
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 29 accused criminals in Evergreen Park. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 7-14
Evergreen Park Police reports: June 2-7
Evergreen Park Police Reports: May 27-31
Plucky elderly woman able to get last four numbers of alleged robber's license plate; Evergreen Park police apprehend man on dead end street, Oak Lawn cops say.
Evergreen Park Police reports: May 25
A crash that injured seven had shut down the interstate in both directions this afternoon, Chicago Tribune reports.
If you're looking for more information to keep yourself, your family and your belongings safe, click through the Evergreen Park Patch Public Safety Guide for informative posts.
Evergreen Park police reports, May 19-25
Evergreen Park Police reports: May 22
There are warrants out for the arrest of over 29 accused criminals in Evergreen Park. Patch highlights a few of them today.
Evergreen Park Police reports: May 13-16
There are warrants out for the arrest of 29 accused criminals in Evergreen Park. Patch highlights a few of them today.
The Evergreen Park Fire Department and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers is hosting the fifth annual kids fair today, Wednesday May 30. Bring your children and join in on the fun at 3:30 p.m.
When Evergreen Park Police received tips from residents about a gas station selling tobacco to kids, they set up surveillance and caught the workers in-action.
Evergreen Park Police reports: May 5-9
Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki said police are looking at an anti-racism group as the source of the attack.