“'Click It or Ticket' isn’t about citations – it’s about saving lives," Orland Park Police Chief Joe Mitchell said.
Rashieda Saunders, 29, of Chicago was already wanted for fleeing and eluding officers following a separate retail theft investigation.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, over 50 percent of crashes involving either a fatality or injury happen near intersections.
The 61-year-old man, who was wanted for fleeing police, was arrested on a $100,000 warrant, authorities said.
The recognition comes as an effort to remind motorists to "drop it and drive."
It happened at the 7300 block of 157th Street, according to the Orland Fire Protection District.
The fire was caused by lint build up from the facility's dryers, according to the Orland Fire Protect District. Nobody was hurt.
He is currently on federal probation. His fifth alleged burglary happened at 15705 Ravinia Ave, prosecutors said.
Anna Perez was among just 20 inductees that were selected from a pool of 60 candidates for the program’s inaugural class.
Orland Park police arrested Colette Snow, who had purchased the stolen vehicle and was using it to transport cannabis, a gun and cash.
It traced back to a November arrest in Orland Park, where police say the man fled from authorities.
It happened at the 13900 block of Springview in Orland Park, according to officials.
He was arrested with his girlfriend on Thursday in Blue Island, according to police.
Arrmon Bulley, 23, of Dolton, was taken into custody on Wednesday, and charged with two counts of attempted murder, police said.
Report concerns like potholes, streetlight outages or code violations through the new OP311 online portal.
Police said David Johnson stole a car, crashed it during a high-speed chase and then shot at an Oak Forest cop.
Police said a man held a gun to the owner, then carjacked the vehicle near the Hemlock and Wheeler Drive area of Orland Park.
The district is urging residents to help ensure that fire hydrants near their homes are uncovered and easily visible for fire emergencies.
This is the first time the village has received this recognition by Safety.com, a digital safety website.
Vincent "Uncle Mick" Delgiudice, also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
An October traffic stop led to an FBI indictment on Monday, according to police.
Orland Park Police say the man was taken into custody less than 48 hours after the shooting near KinderCare that sent two to the hospital.
A man and woman were hospitalized after a road rage shooting near KinderCare, Orland Park Police said Wednesday afternoon.
After a Ring doorbell camera caught a man stealing newly delivered packages to an Orland home, residents sent numerous tips to identify him.
Chief Joe Mitchell said index crime in Orland is at its lowest in 26 years. Called Orland Square "One of the safest malls in Chicagoland."
Police said two men smashed the front window of Target in Orland Park, taking multiple iPhones, and fled in a dark Range Rover.
The Orland Fire Protection District released a statement opposing HB 3653, which will change use-of-force guidelines and require body cams.
"... [It] empowers criminals while tying the hands of police officers while making arrests for the benefit of public safety," Mitchell said.
When trying to stop him, police said the man fled from Dick's Sporting Goods and was later found in Meijer with a cart full of groceries.
Residents may have noticed a heavy police presence in the area of Wheeler and Harlem Avenue as officers investigated the scene Monday.
Police said the man was at his residence when the impersonators tied him up, handcuffed him, put a ski mask on his face and abducted him.
Parking on village streets is prohibited after two or more inches of snow have fallen.
A fight at Orland Square Mall on Saturday had flocks of youngsters toppling each other before security could step in.
Police said Tyron Harris is linked to two other carjackings in nearby towns.
Orland Park Police said an alleged cannabis dealer was arrested and charged in connection with selling large amounts of weed in the suburbs.
Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Orland Park police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.
Police said Harold Guider Jr. of Park Forest was also charged with fleeing/attempting to elude police and numerous traffic citations
A spike in pet scams continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the holidays approach in Orland Park.
The former teacher at Jerling Junior High School pleaded guilty to counts of aggravated battery and took a plea of 24 months on probation.
The Orland Park Police Department said the two stole from Walgreens, caused a multi-vehicle crash and fled on foot Monday night.