With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of May in each ward.
What smells, has bloodshot eyes and lacks a good excuse? Find out in this week's roundup of DUI reports from the Southland.
A woman was hospitalized with a fracture and burns Wednesday after the collision at 159th Street and Laramie Avenue.
Oak Forest Fire Department rescue crews pulled a woman from her car Wednesday afternoon after her vehicle and an SUV were in an accident at 159th Street and Laramie Avenue.
The boy's left eye was damaged—possibly permanently—after he was shot with the gun held against his face, according to an Oak Forest police report.
A mother and daughter were held at gunpoint Tuesday morning, according to reports.
A 27-year-old Posen man faced DUI charges after a June 3 traffic stop, according to a Midlothian police report.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
One driver recently arrested proclaimed his love for America just before getting charged with DUI. Read about that report and others in this week's roundup of Southland DUI arrests.
Woman tells police she planned to hide items in 'inappropriate places' around the mall • Shopper banned from all Kohl's store attempts return • Driver wakes up with a beer in his hand ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A 35-year-old Midlothian driver is charged with DUI, according to a Midlothian police report.
Dakota R. Lenzie, of Channahon, was charged with possession of marijuana and other offenses, including unlawful possession of brass knuckles, according to Oak Forest police.
A note was left on the firefighter's Facebook page shortly before his death.
Two stamps containing LSD were recovered in a baggie the man dropped after police asked him and 2 other people to exit a parked car on 158th Place, according to a report.
Cook County Sheriff's police have started a death investigation.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 70 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Patch has a new look, but the same great content you read every weekend is still here! Check out this week's roundup of DUI reports from around the Southland.
It's unclear if Kyara Rush left Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on her own accord. Forest Ridge SD 142, parents are trying to locate her.
A couple notorious characters from the old days were back in the news this week.
Hazard lights draw police attention • A man named Threatt is accused of making a threat ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Previous Oak Forest business owner Bill Marr Jr. defrauded the former Palos Bank and Trust over $300,000—which he now has to pay back, according to the Sun-Times Media.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The driver of a Chevy Blazer was hospitalized after the SUV crashed into the Oak Terrace Apartments rental office.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of April, broken down by ward.
Pot possession charge for Chicago man at White Castle • Thief finds illegal way to plan a wedding • Harvey man accused of smelly crime • Man looking for a boost steals supplements ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending the DUI alcohol limit be lowered to 0.05 ... not that it would do any good for the people on this week's list of Southland DUIs.
Midlothian police reports, May 10-11 • Pot possession charge for Chicago man.
Oak Forest police report, May 10.
Nothing up their sleeves, except for bottles of booze • Kids joy ride in park district golf cart • WD-40 can allegedly used to hide pot … This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Some drivers stopped by police get right to the point when it comes to tests for sobriety: "I’m not gonna blow into anything.”
Oak Forest police reports, May 5-6 • Thief tries in vain to break open coin box on washer.
Oak Forest police reports, May 1-2 • Ford Focus reported stolen • Possession charge for Dixmoor man found with cocaine.
Oak Forest police reports, April 30 to May 1 • DUI for Oak Forest driver • Children's DVDs stolen from van.
Man accused of threatening bus driver • Cop critic ends up with DUI charges • Driver charged with DUI after being spotted with deployed airbags, possible broken axle … This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.