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.

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.

Lovin' Local: Zagone Studios in Melose Park
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Richard and Tony Zagone talk about how their business has fared since the pandemic.

Man robs TCF Bank in Melrose Park

Authorities are looking for a man who robbed a bank Friday in west suburban Melrose Park.

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.