Protect LGBTQ Establishments: Ex-Riverside Chief

The former official's statement follows the mass shooting in Colorado Springs.

DUI, Theft From Parkway: La Grange Cops

A man stopped for speeding was arrested on a DUI charge, police said.

Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) to be Regular Contributor on WLS-AM-890

Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) to be Regular Contributor to the John Howell Radio Show on WLS-AM-890

La Grange Woman Arrested On Warrant: Cops

In another case, a man found with a loaded gun in his car's console was arrested, La Grange police said.

Taxi Driver Victim Of La Grange Attempted Carjacking: Cops

The passenger, who bought liquor from two stores, got into a payment dispute with the driver, police said.

Bike Theft, Unlicensed Drivers: La Grange Cops

Officers stopped two people without valid driver's licenses.

Fire Damages House In La Grange Neighborhood

No cause has been determined in the fire. The house was built in 1919.

Lyons Woman Disorderly At La Grange Hospital: Cops

She was escorted out after threatening employees, police said.

La Grange Residents Arrested In Domestics: Cops

In one case, a man interfered with the victim's attempt to call 911, police said.

Car Burglary, Theft: La Grange Cops

A driveway gate remote was stolen from an unlocked car, police said.

Carjacking Tried Next To La Grange Police Station

The man was arrested in front of the station, according to a report.

La Grange Man Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge

In another case, a man and a woman stole clothing from a local store, police said.

La Grange Park Liquor Store Burglarized: Police

The suspect broke in and left within three minutes, police said.

La Grange Man Familiar To Cops Arrested: Police

Officers were called about an unwanted person in downtown La Grange, authorities said.

Store Burglary, Theft: La Grange Cops

A duo stole items from a local store, in what was labeled a burglary, police said.

Crime Law Defended At La Grange Meeting

Dangerous people will be kept in jail under the new law, a state lawmaker said.

Burglary, Car Break-Ins In La Grange Park: Cops

In one case, someone smashed a window and compromised the ignition, police said.

Upset At Hospital, Theft: La Grange Cops

A man left the hospital angrily after he did not get treatment, police said.

Woman's Bag Stolen In La Grange Restaurant: Cops

The unattended bag was taken while she went to the restroom, police said.

Countryside Restaurant Closed After Fire

A number of fire departments responded to the blaze on Joliet Road.

Bodily Harm Threat, Driving Without A License, Graffiti: La Grange PD

A Westchester man faces simple assault and resisting arrest charges after police said a verbal alternation between two people escalated.

Panhandler At La Grange Store Prompts Police Call: Cops

Police said the woman was causing a disturbance. She was given a no-trespass notice.

Cook County's Policies Going Statewide: Ex-Riverside Chief

Ex-official criticizes the county's bond court, saying it is releasing dangerous people.

Theft, Porch Piracy: La Grange Cops

A woman steals money and a credit card from a hospital room, police said.

LTHS Student Dies In Countryside Crash: Cops

The youth collided with a car at a major intersection, police said.

La Grange-Area Man's Repeated Violations Of Order: Cops

He was found guilty of domestic battery in 2021 and must stay away from a woman, police said.

Phone Theft, Graffiti: La Grange Cops

A hospital worker told police that someone stole her phone while she was working.

Man Injures La Grange Drive-Thru Worker: Police

The suspect rode up on his bicycle earlier this week at the drive-thru, police said.

LTHS Student Hit With Bottle On Bus: Police

The offending students likely meant to hit someone else, according to a report.

Threats Made At La Grange Restaurant: Police

An employee told officers he was threatened at the end of his shift, according to the report.

Motorcyclist In Crash On La Grange Road: Police

The crash remains under investigation, the police chief said.

La Grange Man Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

The resident lunged at and pushed a police officer on the Capitol grounds, authorities said.

La Grange-Area Man Violates Order Of Protection: Cops

Ankle monitor activation alerts authorities about the local man's presence, police said.

Why Chopper Hovered Over La Grange Park

Officers were searching for two suspects sought by Elmhurst police.

​Leadership in law enforcement — not “Let’s make a deal”

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Fire In La Grange Park Mulch Pile Put Out: Village

The blaze appeared suspicious, the fire chief said. No official cause has been determined.

La Grange Man Arrested After 4-Car Crash: Cops

The driver told officers that an ember from his cigarette distracted him before the crash, police said.

Chief Thomas Weitzel (Ret.) to be on WBBM Radio “At Issue” Roundtable

Weitzel has been opposed to many of the issues that are being characterized as reform that he feels are really nothing more than dismantling

Burglary, Identity Theft: La Grange Cops

A burglary was reported in a local neighborhood, with $1,000 in items stolen, police said.

Diseased Coyote Seen In La Grange Park: Police

A trapper has been hired to catch the animal, authorities said.