Rev. Michael W. O'Connell served at Our Lady of the Woods Parish from 1997 until 2012, where the misconduct was claimed to take place.
Police investigated a report on Dec. 7 of two men knocking on a woman's door before the foot chase.
A Tinley Park High School student apparently posted on Facebook, threatening harm to him or herself, and other students. The incident was reported to police.
A driver used a karate kick on a cop during a traffic stop in Orland Park. Find out what happened with that and other recent DUI reports from around the Southland.
Cops catch a cold case in New Lenox • Victoria's Secret notice alerts 95-year-old woman to identity theft • Man with a rifle has spotty memory • A grinch steals Christmas decorations ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A 51-year-old Wisconsin man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol after Oak Forest police stopped him on Dec. 1.
A 33-year-old Oak Forest man faces multiple charges after a crash on Nov. 28, according to a report.
Traffic was shut down both directions as crews worked to clean up diesel fuel spilled in the collision.
A 20-year-old Munster man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after police found him sitting in his car with a .22-caliber rifle on Nov. 29.
A family dealt with repeated visits from two strangers apparently looking for an invitation into the house.
A few suburban drivers started celebrating the holiday season early this week. Here's a roundup of the latest DUI reports from the Southland.
Accused drunken driver had two knives and a baby • Palos teen charged after caught in girls' bathroom ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Which Oak Forest businesses stick to the rules when it comes to tobacco sales to minors?
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 25.
The horror of finding your home ransacked can be averted by keeping these tips in mind.
A witness said she saw a man who appeared to be acting inappropriately while sitting in an SUV last week, according to a report.
A pair of underwear thieves strike Kmart • Sleaze robs family at Chuck E. Cheese • Man gets punch to the back of the head ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 12.
An Oak Forest woman found literature from the Ku Klux Klan on her windshield, left while she was shopping at Jewel at 159th and Central Avenue.
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 18.
More than $1,000 was withdrawn from an Oak Forest man's account, according to police.
A 26-year-old Justice woman was charged with battery after a dispute over $7, according to police.
Tornadoes spotted near Frankfort, Tinley Park. Take cover now.
Storms are expected to bring strong winds and a chance for tornadoes Sunday afternoon.
Mark Reilly, a teacher in District 146, died Friday from multiple injuries after being struck by a Metra train, according to autopsy results.
See who got busted on drunken driving charges in the south suburbs this week.
A burglary with a sweet tooth snatches thousands in chocolate • $15,000 worth of rail anchors disappear • Coke found under blanket ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Memorial School teacher Mark Reilly died after being struck by a train Friday in Tinley Park. District 146 remembered his life in a press release.
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 11.
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 9.
Twenty-year-old Midlothian man charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in connection to ongoing death investigation of Worth woman.
Oak Forest police report, Nov. 1.
Driver makes a naughty offer to a cop • Social media post draws harsh reaction • Accused burglar found not fully with it when found by police ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Using sex to get out of a drunken driving stop isn't the best strategy. See what happened in this week's roundup of Southland DUI arrests.
An Oak Forest woman contacted police on Nov. 2 over harassing phone calls and emails from a former lover.
Tinley Park trucker stunned his wife, literally, when he shot her in the butt after the Bears victory. But she asked for it. She bet on the Packers.
A 19-year-old Oak Forest woman received threats of violence from Facebook users after posting about suicide, according to police.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of October in each ward.