Bitcoin scam, DUIs alleged, and more
The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a…
Study finds Kaegi has improved fairness in Cook County property assessments
Assessor Fritz Kaegi has “clearly improved” the fairness of Cook County’s property tax assessment system over his two…
Marilyn Ozinga Istel, a matriarch of concrete supply family
Centenarian Marilyn Ozinga Istel was one of the matriarchs of the family that owns and controls Ozinga, the…
1 dead, 4 wounded in Chicago Heights shooting, charges filed
A Markham resident was charged Monday after one person died and four others were wounded in a shooting…
Saturday hours extended at Southland driver services offices
Melrose Park, Chicago Heights and Bridgeview locations for Illinois Secretary of State drivers services are among those to…
Cook County public health head fired for not renewing medical license
The former leader of Cook County’s Public Health Department, who was quietly terminated late last year, has reached…
Walk with a Doc program kicks off in Chicago Heights
Area residents who want to learn more about improving their health and get some exercise at the same…
Chicago Heights man dies of gunshot wound to head
The following homicides were reported in the past week by the Cook County medical examiner’s office. A 23-year-old…
Oak Lawn man killed in reported hit-and-run on La Grange Road
Orland Park police are investigating the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian who apparently exited his car on La…
Toni Preckwinkle picks new Cook County Forest Preserves boss
After a year and a half without a permanent leader, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated…