'Unsolicited Repair Man' and Pal Ransack Palos Senior's Home In Ruse

The man talked to the elderly homeowner, offering to do unsolicited repairs, while an accomplice snuck through the back door, police said.

Catalytic Converter Heists Reported in Palos Hills

Prius and Cadillac DeVille vehicles are targeted in catalytic converter thefts, Palos Hills police reports say.

Rooftop Burglars Break Into Stagg High School: Reports

Palos Hills police said four people climbed on top of an equipment shed, then hopped on to the roof of Stagg High School.

Palos Resident Loses Thousands In Online Computer Repair Scam

Palos Hills police warn residents to beware of online scams offering computer repair.

Palos Marine Fatally Stabbed At Boston Bar, Bouncer Arrested

"I feel the most intense pain I have ever felt in my life," the mother of Chicago-area Marine Daniel Martinez, 23, said.

Palos Hills Man, 19, Cited For Illegal Police Flasher Light

Abdullah Daoud is charged with illegal use of having an oscillating, flashing red and white police flasher light on his car.

Ex-Cook County Judge From Palos Charged In Sex Trafficking Sting

Daniel Peters, 66, is charged in connection with "Operation March Sadness" sting.

Too Much Green Beer? Call Palos Park Police For A Ride Home

If you've had one too many green beers celebrating St. Patrick's Day, call Palos Park police for a ride home.

Checks, Debit Card Stolen From Car, Unauthorized Withdrawals Made

Palos Hills police advise residents not to leave valuables in their vehicles, and to keep passwords separate from checks and debit cards.

Second Man Charged In String of Gas Station Robberies

A second man is charged with pulling off armed robberies in Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Hickory Hills with his brother, police said.

Former Employee Swipes Skid Steer Used For Snow Removal: Police

The Chicago man stole the Skid Steer in January and sold it to a third party, Palos Heights police said.

Stagg Student Charged In Restroom Fight That Injured Staff Member

A Stagg student is being charged as a juvenile with two counts of battery for her alleged role in a fight that injured a staff member.

Mailbox Thieves Interrupted, Drive Off In Stolen Jeep

Patrol officers interrupted two people in ski masks trying to pry open mailboxes at the Palos Park post officer, police said.

Smash-And-Grab Thief Hits Car Parked At Trailhead

Palos Park police said the hiker's credit card was used at a store in Bridgeivew.

Convicted Felon Accused In String Of Armed Gas Station Robberies

A Chicago man is identified as the gunman in three gas station robberies in Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Hickory Hills, police said.

Teen Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old Girl: Police

A 17-year-old boy is charged with reckless homicide for the Palos Heights crash on Dec. 27 that killed an Alsip girl, police said.

'Short Man In Reflective Vest' Distracts Senior While 3 Rob Home

Neighbors told police they saw three men enter the Palos Hills senior's house while she was distracted by the "water inspector," cops say.

XBox Sale in Parking Lot Ends In Armed Robbery

A juvenile, known to police, was identified as one of the participants in the armed robbery, Palos Hills police said.

Suspect in Crossing Bar Shooting Dead Of Apparent Suicide: Police

Worth police say person identified as shooter in Crossing Bar double homicide committed suicide in another town.

Warrant Issued For Shooter In Crossing Bar Double Homicide: Cops

Worth police say the suspect in the Crossing Bar and Grill shooting that left two men dead has been identified.

Police Dispel Rumor Of Suspect In Bar Shooting That Left 2 Dead

A photo of a man circulating social media rumored to be involved in the Crossing Bar and Grill shooting is "inaccurate," Worth police say.

2 Killed In Shooting At Worth Bar: Police

Two people were shot and killed early Monday morning at the Crossing Bar and Grill. There is no threat to the public, Worth police said.

2 Rob Shell Station At Gunpoint In Palos Heights

Two men rob the Shell gas station early Tuesday morning, hours after fatal vehicle accident near same corner in Palos Heights, police said.

Teen Killed In Palos Heights Crash ID'd As 14-Year-Old Alsip Girl

The Cook County medical examiner identified Madison Harrison, 14, as the girl ejected from a car in a two-vehicle crash in Palos Heights.

Palos Park Jewelry Store Hit In Smash And Grab: Police

A man in a Dodge Charger was caught on security cameras smashing the window of Cornerstone Jewelry and taking costume jewelry, police said.

Online Theft, Dirty Graffiti, Unwanted Texts: Palos Hills Police

Palos Hills police reports, Nov. 23 to Nov. 28.

Body of Missing Palos Heights Man Recovered From Cal-Sag Channel

Missing since Dec. 5, the body of Robert Skoczen, 64, was recovered from the waters of the Cal-Sag Channel on Tuesday, police said.

Search Continues For Missing Endangered Palos Heights Man

Palos Heights police are searching the forest preserve for Robert Skoczen, 64, who was last seen Sunday morning near 135th and Ridgeland.

16 Illegal Guns Taken Off South Suburban Streets: Sheriff

Seven arrests made were made for such charges as aggravated battery and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, Cook County Sheriff said.

Mom Accused Of Allowing Alcohol At Party For 100 Underage Kids

Some underage party goers got sick from excessive alcohol consumption and required medical treatment, Palos Heights police said.

Palos Heights Police Step Up Thanksgiving DUI, Seat Belt Patrolss

DUI and seat belt enforcement patrols will be highly visible in Palos Heights through the end of November.

Going Away For The Holidays? Let Palos Park Cops Watch Your House

Palos Park residents can make an online to request a vacation watch for police to watch their house and other village services.

Job Hunter Duped In Online Employment Scam: Police

The resident was sent a check by an alleged employer and instructed to send money to various people for "work related" expenses, police say.

USPS Mail Collection Boxes Pried Open At Palos Park Post Office

Palos Park police advise residents experiencing fraud or missing mail to file a report with the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office online.

Oak Lawn Man Charged With Telephone Harassment Wrecks Jail: Cops

The 30-year-old man was arrested for harassing a Palos Hills resident and damaged the jail while in custody, police said.

Loyola University Student From Palos Park Located Safely

Missing Loyola University student Eva Pillado, 20, of Palos Park, has been located safely in Chicago.

Chicago Man Charged In Retail Liquor Theft

Palos Heights police said the 19-year-old was captured on video prying open a locked liquor cabinet in Jewel-Osco.

14 Sex Offenders In Palos Communities: 2021 Safety Map

Palos Heights, Palos Hills and Palos Park have a combined 14 sex offenders, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Man Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Near Stagg: Police

Palos Hills man is believed to have shot himself when confronted by police, causing evacuation of Stagg-Oak Lawn football game, cops say.

Stagg-Oak Lawn Game Evacuated Due To Nearby Police Activity

Security evacuates Stagg High School stadium due to an unrelated incident, possibly involving a gun across the street, officials say.