Park Ridge Police Blotter: Port-o-John Torched and More

Police: Man Steals Back Car He Just Sold, Fowl Statues Take Flight

A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Regional Police Report: Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Husband's Murder

The following police related items appeared on area Patches this week. When an arrest is mentioned it should not be considered a conviction.

Park Ridge Cops Crack Down on Tobacco Sales to Minors

Seventeen businesses did not sell tobacco to minors during the investigation.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Two Homes Burglarized

$100,000 of Pot Gets Recycled and Squirrels Behave Badly

A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Park Ridge Police: Businesses Pass Tabacco Compliance Check

Regional Police Report: 40 Gang Members Charged in Drug Case

Park Ridge Police to Hold Town Hall Meeting

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Firewood Taken From Carport

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Attempted Burglary, Thefts

Park Ridge Police Charge Three with Burglary

Police: Drug Dealers Hail Officer, Ducks Cross the Road

Regional Police Report: Three Charged in Murder

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Man Charged In Hospital Theft

Help Needed to Find Missing Woman, Likely in Maine Township

Police: Wilmette Man Dies After Being Shot

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Theft, Vandalism

Maine South Teen Charged for Exposing Genitals in School Photo

The Journal & Topics reports the Maine South High School teenager has been charged with disorderly conduct.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Homeowner Stumbles Upon Burglars

Park Ridge Man Charged in Bicyclist's Death

Victim Fights Back and Feces Flies

Regional Police Report: Man Charged in 1992 Murder

Help Needed in Locating Mount Prospect Shooting Suspects: Cops

Authorities are looking for three to five men involved in the shooting, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Department.

Park Ridge Police: Men Tried to Lure 14-Year-Old Girl Into Vehicle

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Vandalism, Thefts and More

The following information was provided by the Park Ridge Police Department. When an arrest is referenced is should not be considered a conviction.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Man Stabbed While Walking Dog

The following information was provided by the Park Ridge Police Department. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

Free Child ID Kits For National Missing Children's Day

The Cook County Sheriff's Office will provide the kits this week that will help law police if a child goes missing.

Park Ridge Police Chief Opposes Legalizing Medical Marijuana

Police Chief Frank Kaminski said legalizing the substance for medical purposes could cause problems stopping people from driving under the influence.

Business Robbed at Gunpoint in Park Ridge

An employee working at a cell phone store in the 300 block of Higgins Road was robbed at gunpoint on May 11 around 3 p.m., police said.

UPDATE: Male Shot Outside Old Orchard Mall in Skokie

A male subject was shot near the intersection of Golf Road and Skokie Boulevard on Friday around 9:45 p.m., police said. Multiple police agencies, including the sheriff's department are on the scene.

Park Ridge Firefighters Help Fight Niles Fire

A Saturday afternoon blaze demolished a Niles home's detached garage, burned part of the garage next door and caused some damage to the house.

Jury Duty Scam Targets Illinois Residents

Scambook is offering information on avoiding this scam and protecting yourself from scammers.

Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.

Illinois, Cook County, Chicago and Local Police Assemble for Memorial in Park Ridge

Photos of the police memorial service held in Park Ridge on May 13.

Law Enforcement, Park Ridge Community Gathers at Memorial

Illinois police, Cook County police, Chicago police and local police departments including Park Ridge, Niles and Des Plaines, participated in a memorial service in Park Ridge on Monday.

Three Offenders Charged In Park Ridge Crimes

The Park Ridge Police Department announced that they charged three individuals with various charges, including auto theft, home burglary and forgery.

Park Ridge Hit With Rash of Car Burglaries

The following arrest information was supplied by the Park Ridge Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

New Scam Targets Hotel Customers, Police Say

The scammer posed as a hotel clerk and called a customer staying at the hotel to offer a discount in exchange for credit card information.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Thefts, Home Burglaries and More

The following information was provided by the Park Ridge Police Department.