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Detainee in Markham courthouse holding cell died from alcohol-related complications, official says

May 21, 2019 at 11:04 p.m.

A 35-year-old homeless man in police custody died in June from alcohol-related complications, a medical examiner’s autopsy has found. Dante Fleming, who was found dead in his cell at the...

Family of Hazel Crest robbery suspect killed by off-duty Chicago cop files wrongful death lawsuit

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

The family of a teenager fatally shot in Hazel Crest last year by an off-duty Chicago cop alleges the village police department conspired to cover up the teen’s shooting to...

People lined up along Claire Boulevard in Robbins Sunday to watch the procession of cars, floats and dance troupes during the 20th annual Back-to-School Parade. From left to right, back row: Nehemiah Henderson, Brandi Johnson, Helen Henderson, Jalisa Crane. Front: Martez Jackson

A family affair: Robbins back-to-school parade draws family, friends from near and far

May 21, 2019 at 11:02 p.m.

Monike Van Dyke moved out of Robbins years ago, but like many former residents of the proud south suburban community, she returns each Labor Day Weekend for the village’s annual...

Lisa Smith, the mother of Chicago Ridge Police Officer Steven Smith, pleads with students May 9, 2018 at Richards High School in Oak Lawn to act responsibly during prom.

Law inspired by Chicago Ridge officer’s death makes impaired drivers subject to harsher penalties in wrong-way crashes

May 21, 2019 at 11:01 p.m.

Starting next year, judges can impose stiffer penalties for individuals convicted of driving impaired in the wrong direction. The change in the corrections code, which makes wrong-way driving an “aggravating...

The Calumet Park Public Library, 1502 W. 127th St., has operated without a library board for years, Mayor Ronald Denson said.

Calumet Park library, which for years operated without oversight, to receive state audit

May 21, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

The Secretary of State’s office will perform an audit of the Calumet Park Public Library, which for years operated with minimal oversight in the absence of a full board, officials...

Ex-Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin is accused of embezzling nearly $150,000 in village funds, prosecutors said. (David Pierini / baiduhai)

Ex-Ford Heights mayor accused of stealing nearly $150K from village is out of jail but under electronic monitoring

May 21, 2019 at 10:59 p.m.

The former mayor of Ford Heights, accused of stealing nearly $150,000 of village funds, was placed on electronic home monitoring Thursday by Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr. Charles R. Griffin,...

Former Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin, as seen in 2009, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, on felony theft and misconduct charges, a Cook County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.

Ex-Ford Heights mayor charged with stealing from village, keeping almost $150K in secret accounts

May 21, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

The former mayor of Ford Heights was arrested Wednesday on felony theft and misconduct charges, a Cook County sheriff’s office spokesman said. Charles R. Griffin, who served as mayor from...

Mold found at Calumet City junior high school; start of classes delayed

May 21, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

Wentworth Junior High School in Calumet City remained closed Wednesday after an inspection found mold present both inside and outside the building, Calumet City School District 155 Superintendent Troy Paraday...

Lansing prepares to settle lawsuit over off-duty cop caught on video restraining, threatening black teen

May 21, 2019 at 10:56 p.m.

Lansing is settling with the family of a black teenager who sued the village last year after the youth was threatened and restrained by a white off-duty police officer, officials...

Bassem Kawar, an advocacy specialist with the Campaign to Take on Hate, holds a bouquet of flowers he was given by Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan as a peace offering on Aug. 13, 2018.

Controversial Palos Township trustee denounces support of Holocaust-denying congressional candidate

May 21, 2019 at 10:55 p.m.

Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan, whose controversial comments about Arab immigrants have made her the target of protests for more than a year, condemned the statements of a congressional candidate...

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