Zero Tolerance For Lawlessness At Teen Takeovers, Flossmoor Police Chief Warns

Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle wants kids to have fun this summer, but to also play by the rules.

Homewood Man, 53, Found Dead Amid Homicide Investigation ID'd: Medical Examiner

The man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound as police surrounded his home Monday night.

2nd Person Found Dead During Homewood Homicide Investigation

Police searching a home in connection with a weekend homicide found a person dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Homewood Woman, 51, Found Shot To Death ID'd: Medical Examiner

The woman was found fatally shot Saturday afternoon. Police said a homicide investigation is underway.

Female Found Dead With Apparent Gunshot Wound In Homewood Saturday: Police

A homicide investigation is ongoing, police say.

Boy, 17, Found Dead Near Homewood Nature Preserve After Reported Missing: PD

A death investigation was underway Wednesday night, police said.

Death Investigation Underway Near Izaak Walton Preserve: Homewood PD

Police said the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public.

Missing Boy, 15, Found Safe, Reunited With Family: Homewood PD

Homewood police on Tuesday afternoon used bloodhounds and a drone to look for the teen. He was found safe as of Tuesday evening.

Indiana Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop Shoot-out, Suspect Killed: State Police

The incident happened on I-94 just after midnight Tuesday, Indiana State Police said.

'Several' Bomb Threats Made Against Daycare Facilities In Homewood: Police

The threats were made via email and have been determined to be not credible, police said.

Flossmoor PD Ramps Up Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols For Memorial Day Stretch

Flossmoor police will run high-visibility enforcement day and night in Flossmoor May 15–26.

100 Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's April Traffic Safety Push

Police issued 44 citations for distracted driving, the department said. Another 50 were issued for other citations.

Children Held At Gunpoint In Suburban Standoff: Police

One person was taken into custody, police said.

Suspect Brandishes Gun, Makes Threats During Domestic Disturbance: Park Forest PD

The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Krotiak Street early Monday, Park Forest police said.

Man, 36, Charged In Crash That Killed Homewood Teen: Police

The March 22 crash at 183rd and Governors Highway killed a 14-year-old Homewood boy.

Flossmoor PD Ramps Up Distracted Driving Patrols In April

Drivers can expect increased patrols looking for texting, social media use, video viewing and other distracted driving violations.

Flossmoor Police Issue A Dozen Citations In St. Patrick's Day Traffic Safety Push

The campaign ran March 13–23.

Homewood Boy, 14, Killed In Crash At 183rd And Governors Highway: Police

The crash happened at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, police said.

Flossmoor Police Ramp Up Impaired Driving Patrols For St. Patrick's Day Stretch

The campaign runs now through March 17, focusing on impaired driving and seatbelt use.

Juvenile Charged After Bringing Gun To Homewood-Flossmoor High School: Police

Officials said the gun was found Friday, Jan. 16, and prompted a hard lockdown at the school.

Freight Train Hits Car In DUI Crash: Thornton Police

The driver of the car went around the lowered railroad gates before being struck and later admitted to drinking alcohol, police said.

Man Killed After Jumping Off Interstate To Quarry Below: Police

Officers responded to the quarry after receiving a report of a dead person, police said.

Park Forest Man Found With 1,500 Images Of Child Sex Abuse Sentenced To 48 Years In Prison: U.S. Attorney

The man 35, trafficked images of one minor, and used them to barter and build his collection, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty last year.

Gun On Campus Prompts Lockdown At H-F High School: District

The school was placed in a hard lockdown Friday afternoon.

100 Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Holiday Season Traffic Safety Push

Flossmoor police on Thursday announced the results of recent traffic safety enforcement efforts.

Homewood Names Next Police Chief Ahead Of Current Department Leader's Last Day

Deputy Chief Thomas Johnson will be sworn into the role of Chief at the Village Board's Jan. 27 meeting.

Man, 30, Fatally Struck By Car While Walking In Roadway: Hazel Crest Police

Police had been called for a well-being check for the man prior to him being hit.

Country Club Hills Man, 18, ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hazel Crest Shooting: Medical Examiner

Police believe three men were all shot in the same incident Wednesday. No one is in custody.

Homewood Man, 44, Struck Woman With Gun, Threatened To Kill Her On Way Home From Bears Watch Party: Sheriff

The incident happened Dec. 7, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Narcotics In Baby Bottles, Illegal Gun: 3 Arrested After Police Investigate Suspicious Vehicle, PD Says

Homewood police on Thursday released details of three arrests linked to a suspicious vehicle Wednesday.

Flossmoor Police Ramp Up Patrols For Impaired Driving, Seat Belt Enforcement For Holiday Stretch

The traffic safety enforcement campaigns run Dec. 12 through Jan. 5.

6-Year-Old Dropped Off Early By School Bus, Left Alone For An Hour In Freezing Cold In Chicago's South Suburbs

"My neighbor called me around 4:30, 4:33, and was saying that she had my son, and I was confused," Akira Willis said.

60 Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Enforcement Push

The Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaigns were part of a statewide effort and were funded by a federal grant.

Flossmoor PD Ramps Up Patrols For Seat Belt Use, Impaired Driving For Thanksgiving Stretch

The "Click It Or Ticket" and "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" campaign runs Nov. 21 through Dec. 2.

Flossmoor Man Found Guilty Of Battery For Throwing Liquid At Former Cook Co. State's Attorney Kim Foxx

A judge has found a suburban man guilty of aggravated battery after he threw a drink at former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Seat Belt Use, Child Seat Violations Among Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Halloween Traffic Safety Push

The enforcement campaign, which ran from Oct. 24–Nov. 3, was part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Drive High, Get a DUI initiatives.

400 Teens Converge On Irwin Park In Rumored 'Teen Takeover' Halloween Night: Homewood PD

Police said most of the teens were not from Homewood or Flossmoor. The gathering was broken up peacefully.

Homewood Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect Nabbed Minutes Later: Homewood PD

The incident happened Saturday night, Homewood police said.

Suspect In 'Domestic Kidnapping' Of 4 Children, Remains At Large: Police

Riverdale police said a man who stole a vehicle with four young children inside on Saturday morning remains at large.

4 Children Taken From Riverdale Home Found Safe, Suspect Still At Large: Police

Riverdale police are still searching for Austin Bell, who is driving a 2010 silver Acura MDX, with an Illinois plate, FE 60619.