Speedway employees said a man distracted them while swiping the charity canister, reports said.
Speedway on Roberts Road robbed by man who pulled gun out of his jacket, police said
Palos Hills police said the man threatened employees at two fast-food restaurants with a long, curved knife.
To reduce coronavirus risk, Palos Heights, Hills and Park police ask residents and visitors to report minor incidents by phone.
A Chicago man whose DNA left on a cigarette tied him to stolen Mercedes-Benz was picked up on an arrest warrant, police said.
Palos Park police introduce new program where residents can text the chief about village codes, vacation watches, crime alerts and more.
Police were able to match a Chicago man's DNA to cigarette found inside a Mercedes-Benz reported stolen in Palos Heights, cops said.
Already facing a child sex abuse charge in Palos Heights, a man is accused of fondling a second child in Palos Hills.
Vehicle found empty and running in Palos Park roadway had been reported stolen in armed car jacking in Chicago, police said.
Illinois Appellate Court ruled police had "probable cause" when they arrested John Granat, 17, for the 2011 murders of his parents.
A Romeoville woman died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Palos Heights. The driver was identified as Jennifer Devincent, 27
The resident realized it was an online scam after researching the company, according to a Palos Hills police report.
In addition to gun, Palos Heights police also found cocaine and cannabis during probable cause search in traffic stop, prosecutor said.
Federal Express was able to intercept package with $10,000 after woman realized she was being scammed, reports said.
Police believe same suspect is involved in two ruse burglaries targeting elderly residents in Palos Heights.
A Palos Hills tanning salon employee was so frightened by the takeover robbery that she vomited, witnesses told Patch.
Palos Hills police said woman got upset when officers took her dog to a shelter because it was running loose in apartment building's hall.
While a man posed as a ComEd worker distracted the homeowner, police said his friends stole $1,000 from a safe, reports said.
The man filled grocery cart with alcohol and ran out of the Palos Heights Jewel three times, police said.
Palos Heights police said the woman stole numerous scratch-off lottery tickets and redeemed winners for $7,000.
Hate crime charges added for Palos Hills man accused of slashing tires in church lots because he didn’t like Christians, cops say.
A male juvenile is facing charges after a loaded, uncased 9mm gun was found in a car during a traffic stop, police said.
The customer was leaving the Wet Spot Car Wash when a driver pointed a gun claiming the customer cut him off, police said.
The 73-year-old man is due to appear in bond court on Saturday, Palos Heights police said.
Palos Park police is giving away 200 gun locks for free to residents as part of Project ChildSafe while supplies last. .
Surveillance video shows two burglary suspects running from home and getting into a waiting SUV after Palos Park homeowner scared them off.
Police said the homeowner scared the men off after she heard them walking around downstairs in her house Friday evening.
Oak Lawn man reported as "suspicious person" leads police on wild chase through ditches, reports say.
Two 17-year-olds have been charged with reaching into cars and taking valuables while the owners were distracted pumping gas, cops said.
Five unlocked vehicles plundered in Ishnala, locked vehicles were left untouched, Palos Heights police say.
Palos Park police said fake leaf-rakers tried to take advantage of an elderly homeowner, but she was one step ahead of them.
The man allegedly told Palos Hills police he slashed tires on 14 cars in church lots because he doesn't like Christians.
Cameras captured two suspects breaking into a Palos Park Subway restaurant and stealing a cash register early Sunday.
Officer Diana Campbell teaches older adults how not to fall victim to ruse burglaries and scams Nov. 7 at the Palos Park police station.
Neighbors complained Palos Hills woman was playing loud music all day when she kicked cops answering noise complaint, prosecutor said.
Cook County Sheriff's Police will be conducting a roadside safety check in Palos Township Nov.. 1 through Nov. 2.
Police investigate rash of thefts from mostly unlocked vehicles in Palos Hills, including a stolen handgun.
Have you seen this car? Call 911 immediately. This vehicle was seen near several thefts from unlocked cars in Palos Heights.
Police advise parents to know where registered sex offenders live when mapping out their kids' trick-or-treating route on Halloween.
A Palos Heights woman is charged with prostitution after police said she ran an ad on Craigslist soliciting sex.