Fire Shoots Through Roof of Forest Park Building

DUI Suspect Asks: 'Am I On Cops'

A look at weird news in the Chicago area.

11-Year-Old Boy on His Way for Christmas Haircut Killed by Speeding Carjacker

Police on a manhunt for the man who, after crashing on the South Side, stole another car at gunpoint and escaped into western suburbs.

Driver Stuck in Snow Charged With DUI, Controlled Substance Possession: Police

A woman who had driven off the road and got stuck in the snow failed sobriety tests and had Oxycodone pills, police said.

Concealed Carry Background Check System 'Horrifically Unworkable,' Sheriff Says

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he worries that under the current system, too many people who shouldn't will be able to obtain concealed carry permits.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Man Set Meeting Place in Forest Park to Have Sex With a Child: Officials

A 27-year-old man is charged with indecent solicitation after he allegedly posted an ad seeking someone that would let him have sex with their niece, sister, young girlfriend/ wife, or daughter and was open about age, officials say.

Man Who Slaps Cop Tasered, Baby Stroller Used to Steal Booze: OMG PD

A roundup of bizarre, "OMG"-worthy police reports in the area from the past week.

Armed Robbery Reported Thanksgiving Day at Subway: Police

Also in recent police reports: Police use taser on a man who was stealing and spilling customers' drinks at a bar, multiple public urination arrests and more.

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Oak Park, Forest Park in 2013

Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for Oak Park and Forest Park residents in 2013.

Jamaican Lottery Scam, Neighborly Dispute Gets Messy: OMG PD

A roundup of bizarre police news in the area.

Jamaican Lottery Scam, Car Stolen From Driveway, Drug Activity: Police

La Grange police reports from Nov. 19-26 include theft of a car that was unlocked and had the keys inside, charges following auto accidents, drug paraphernalia possession and a caller who told a woman she'd won the Jamaican lottery.

Man Charged in 2011 Murder of Cop at Austin Blvd. Store

Third man charged for his role in the 2011 murder of a Chicago Police Officer during a robbery at a convenience store on the Oak Park-Chicago border, Oak Leaves reports.

Man Throttles, Threatens to Kill Woman in Oak Park Robbery

The offender wrapped his arm around a woman's neck and threatened to kill her at the Green Line stop Friday afternoon.

Instagram Photos Lead to Sex Abuse, Child Porn Charges for Elmwood Park Man

Elmwood Park man charged with criminal sexual abuse and child pornography after he allegedly threatened a 16-year-old boy with lewd photos, according to the Office of Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez.

19 Area DUIs Include Celebrity-Bash Partier Who Returns to Scene of the Crime

DUI Roundup is a compendium of driving-under-the-influence charges reported during the week prior to Nov. 23 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.

Bride Charged With Public Intoxication, Breach of Peace on Wedding Day: OMG PD

A roundup of bizarre police news in the area from the past week.

Robbery in River Forest, Bride's Wedding Day Arrest: Police This Week

Patch recaps Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park police news from the week of Nov. 17-23.

Bride Charged With Public Intoxication, Breach of Peace on Wedding Day

Neighbors complain about bride screaming and yelling in the street on her wedding day.

Police to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers, Seat Belt Violations

Police launch crackdown through Thanksgiving holiday.

Pants-less Man in the Street, Woman Kicked in Chest: OMG PD

Police reports in the area that were a little more bizarre and disturbing than usual this week.

CTA Conductor Punched in Face, Oak Park Man Charged With Public Urination: Police

Oak Park and Forest Park police reports, Nov. 4-12

Petition Seeks Trial in Kelli O'Laughlin Case

The case that will enter its fourth calendar year at its next hearing in January has been delayed by defendant John L. Wilson's indecisiveness about legal representation.

Man Kicks Woman in Chest, DUI, Battery: Police

River Forest police reports, Nov. 1-10

Car Hijacking Reported in Oak Park

A man approached a woman in her car and threatened her before pulling her out of the car and driving east on Austin.

Police Remind Residents to Lock Doors After Recent Burglaries

Oak Park police remind residents to lock up after a string of recent burglaries in central and southwest areas of the village.

Man Blocks Traffic to Urinate, Thief Stocks Up on Cat Food and TP: OMG PD

A roundup of the area police reports from the past week that made us think, "OMG."

Brooks Student Reports Abduction Attempt in Oak Park

Student reports man tried to coax her to get into his car about 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Former Owner Faces Arson Charge for Velvet Rope Fire

Former Oak Park restaurant Frank Elliot is charged with arson and insurance fraud after a June 2012 fire at the Velvet Rope Ultra Lounge at 728 Lake St.

Disturbances Involving Peter Pan, 'Surly' Realtor: OMG PD

A roundup of area police news that was a little bizarre.

Marijuana Possession, Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor: Police

Oak Park and Forest Park police reports from Oct. 17-24.

Oak Park Man, 91, Struck, Killed by Car on Scoville

Man on bike struck by car on Scoville Avenue about 8 p.m. Thursday.

Dog Fight Leads to Human Fight, Huggies Thief Gets Feisty: OMG PD

A roundup of the police reports in the area that make us go, "Say what...?" Those ones.

Oak Park Man Held Without Bond for Murder

Oak Park man faces first-degree murder charges after the death of a man shot in June in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, Sun-Times Media reports.

3 Teens Arrested for Attacking, Robbing Woman in Oak Park

Three Chicago teens arrested for battery, robbery after stealing a woman's purse on Lombard, police said.

Family of Pregnant Murder Victim Speaks Out: Report

Jasmin Salas was trying to move past her abusive relationship with Justino Correa, who is accused of stabbing her to death and leaving her body in Thatcher Woods, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Man Follows Female, Tries to Whisper in Her Ear: Police

Also in recent River Forest police reports: Felony DUI and a Dominican University security officer who was hit by a car. The driver was found in possession of 7.6 grams of marijuana.

Local Women Who Claim to be 1st 'Crocodile' Drug Victims Go Public

Two women who say they are the first treated for symptoms associated with the ghastly drug "crocodile" revealed their stories and their wounds.

Woman Robbed in Ruse to Cash Bonds, $4,750 in Electronics Taken in Burglary

Oak Park police reports, Oct. 9-10

Oak Park Man Charged After Abduction Attempt in River Forest

A 31-year-old Oak Park man faces disorderly conduct charges after he tried to give a girl a ride to school in River Forest.