Skokie Police Officer Arrested, Charged With Felony In Feuerstein Case

The Cook County State's Attorney has charged Officer Michael Hart, who the office says forcibly shoved a woman into a cement bench, resulting in severe injuries after her face hit the cement.

Pedestrian Killed by Metra Train in Park Ridge Identified

Pedestrian Killed By Metra Train In Park Ridge

The person was on the track between the Park Ridge and Dee Road stations.

Metra Trains Delayed At Dee Road Due To Pedestrian Incident

Both inbound and outbound trains are delayed.

Men Charged In Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Two men have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme. Possible victims are encouraged to contact the authorities.

Former Cook County Analysts Found Guilty of Fraud, Accepting Bribe

Regional Police Report: Four Charged in Armed Robbery

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

UPDATE: Man Killed in Higgins Road Crash Identified

The crash occurred Thursday night on Higgins Road Thursday night.

Peeping Tom Peers Into Own House, Gnome Goes Missing

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Mount Prospect Couple Found Stabbed to Death in Apartment

The bodies of the man and woman were found in the bathtub of their home, according to media reports.

Three Victims Identified In Fatal Glenview Car Crash

The medical examiner’s office has identified the three people who died when their passenger car crashed with a village of Skokie garbage truck on Tuesday, Oct. 22

Skokie Carjacking Began As A Drug Transaction, Police Say

Two of the five suspects entered the victims' vehicle to make the drug deal. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Human Hair Stolen, Key Switcheroo Ends in Car Theft

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Man Killed Drifter After Playing Video Games with Him; 3 Die in Fiery Crash with Garbage Truck

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

3 Dead In Fiery Crash Near Niles and Morton Grove

The Village of Skokie says truck had right-of-way and SUV driver went through a stop sign.

Garbage Truck Strikes Car, Killing At Least One in Glenview

There may be additional victims. Both vehicles caught on fire Tuesday afternoon.

Police Investigating Burglary at Wally's Restaurant

Funeral Files Stolen and Clever Trap Laid for Thief

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Grandma Charged with Killing Baby; Fake Facebook Page Used to Solicit Minors

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Lawyer: Skokie Cop Victim's Face 'Split Open'

The victim's facial bones shattered, she has had surgeries, serious pain and a titanium plate, and cannot eat very well, her lawyer said in a civil suit against a Skokie police officer and the village.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Burglaries Reported

Man Dies Near Morton Grove After Dog Leash Tangles Bicycle

An accident in Harms Woods has authorities asking the public for help uncovering information about the fatal accident.

Woman Charged with Killing Grandmother

A 33-year-old Des Plaines woman has been charged with murder.

A Particularly Stinky Cat and Sprinkler Crime

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Woman Stabbed to Death, Buried in Park; Man Charged in Kidnapping

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Lawsuit: Sexual Harassment in Des Plaines Police Department

Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

The sole owner of TY, Inc., was emotional during a hearing in federal court Wednesday morning, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Park Ridge Fire Department Open House Oct. 5

More Journalism Orgs Support Patch in Confidential Source Battle

Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Radio Television and Digital News Association and National Press Club released statements in support of Patch editor Joe Hosey as he faces jail time and fines for protecting a source.

Child Luring Suspect Arrested After Two More Incidents

A Glenview man has been charged with disorderly conduct in relation two four attempted child luring incident.

Regional Police Report: Plane Crash in Bolingbrook; Fatal DUI Inhalant Not "Legal Intoxicant"

The following police related items were pulled from area Patches. When an arrest is mentioned it should not be considered a conviction.

Man Charged For Prostituting Woman in Skokie, Glenview

Cook County Sheriff's Police have charged Nabil Anas of Maine Township with prostituting an 18-year-old woman for drug money.

A Chipmunk Walks Into a Nail Salon...

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Elderly Man Killed By Metra Train on Northwest Line

The accident happened Wednesday morning and resulted in delays for Metra passengers, according to the Daily Herald.

Park Ridge Man Among Those Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme

11 indicted in mortgage fraud scheme.

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Homeowner Tricked in Attempted Burglary

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

Victim in Fatal Car Crash ID'ed

A Morton Grove man died in a car accident Sunday on the 1000 block of Milwaukee Avenue.

Regional Police Report: Man Charged with Killing Stepson; Three Charged in Armed Robbery

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. When criminal charges are referenced they should not be considered a conviction.

Men Commit Crimes at Police Stations, Quarrelsome Skunk Asked Politely to Leave

A look at weird crimes from the Chicago area.

Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Charged With Tax Evasion

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the owner of Westmont-based TY Inc. failed to report more than $3 million in income he earned in a secret offshore account. Warner lives in Oak Brook.