Former Melrose Park police officer charged in gambling ring investigation
A former Melrose Park police office has been charged in federal court with conducting an illegal sports gambling business in Chicago and the suburbs.
Westlake Hospital to reopen after closure 2 years ago
Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park is officially reopening.
Man killed in accident at Melrose Park food production plant
A 61-year-old man was killed Friday in an accident at a food manufacturing facility in west suburban Melrose Park.
Jewel delivery, warehouse employees vote to authorize strike
Warehouse workers and delivery drivers for Jewel voted nearly unanimously Friday to authorize a strike if the grocery chain “does not agree to a fair contract.”
Fire engulfs motel near O’Hare Airport as crews struggle with frozen hydrants
A motel fire left one person injured early Monday near O’Hare International Airport, as firefighters struggled with frozen hydrants and a partial building collapse.
Man charged with making threats to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority employees.
A Melrose Park man is accused of threatening to shoot Illinois State Toll Highway Authority employees.
Railroad repairs to close First Avenue in Melrose Park
A section of First Avenue in west suburban Melrose Park will close Monday for railroad work.
Man robs TCF Bank in Melrose Park
Authorities are looking for a man who robbed a bank Friday in west suburban Melrose Park.
Elderly man dies weeks after car crash in Melrose Park
RIP: Frank Scalise, 87, died weeks after he was in a car crash in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Melrose Park police officer dies of COVID-19
A Melrose Park police officer died Friday from the coronavirus, officials said.
Melrose Park police officer ‘unintentionally’ shoots gun while confronting shoplifting suspect, village says
A Melrose Park police officer “unintentionally” fired his weapon into the ground Sunday while pursing a shoplifting suspect from a Melrose Park grocery store, according to a village spokesman.
Melrose Park officer released from custody after fatal shooting in Maywood
A Melrose Park police officer was released from custody after a fatal shooting last week in Maywood.
