Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Smash-and-grab robbery at Orland Square Mall, police investigating
An offender got away with stolen items Friday morning after committing a smash-and-grab robbery at a mall in south suburban Orland Park.
An offender got away with stolen items Friday morning after committing a smash-and-grab robbery at a mall in south suburban Orland Park.
Haunted car wash coming to suburban Chicago
Want to get your car cleaned and get scared? Now's your chance, Chicagoans!
Want to get your car cleaned and get scared? Now's your chance, Chicagoans!
South suburban first responders receive $100k donation
First responders got a big donation in Orland Park on Tuesday.
First responders got a big donation in Orland Park on Tuesday.
Orland Park first responders receive $100,000 donation
First responders got a big donation in Orland Park on Tuesday.
First responders got a big donation in Orland Park on Tuesday.
Orland Park neighbors complain about noisy playground, respond with 'vulgar' music
In Orland Park, a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners is raging.
In Orland Park, a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners is raging.
Orland Park neighbors complain about noisy playground, respond with 'vulgar' music
In Orland Park, a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners is raging.
In Orland Park, a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners is raging.
Orland Park neighbors complain about new musical park
In Orland Park, there is a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners.
In Orland Park, there is a dispute two years in the making between a school district and homeowners.
Orland Park property owner blasting 'vulgar music' to get school to remove loud instruments on playground
'DIALOGUE HAS NOT PRODUCED POSITIVE RESULTS': Over the last few weeks, the Orland Park property owner began playing loud music in an attempt to get the district to remove the instruments from the playground. Police said the music has included songs with vulgar content and language that is not suitable for children.
'DIALOGUE HAS NOT PRODUCED POSITIVE RESULTS': Over the last few weeks, the Orland Park property owner began playing loud music in an attempt to get the district to remove the instruments from the playground. Police said the music has included songs with vulgar content and language that is not suitable for children.
Orland Park implements new policy that will bypass SAFE-T Act
Mayor Keith Pekau says the new policy will be a way for his suburb to get around the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Mayor Keith Pekau says the new policy will be a way for his suburb to get around the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Orland Park teams up with ATF to prosecute gun crimes
The new initiative is an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would make two Orland Park police officers part-time ATF agents, Pekau said.
The new initiative is an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would make two Orland Park police officers part-time ATF agents, Pekau said.
Orland Park debuting new policing program, mayor weighs in
Orland Park is debuting a new policing program. An agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will make two Orland Park police officers part time ATF agents, allowing them to take applicable cases straight to the Assistant US Attorney. The mayor says it's a way to get around the controversial new "Safe-T Act" law.
Orland Park is debuting a new policing program. An agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will make two Orland Park police officers part time ATF agents, allowing them to take applicable cases straight to the Assistant US Attorney. The mayor says it's a way to get around the controversial new "Safe-T Act" law.
Orland Fire becomes latest agency to denounce SAFE-T Act: 'Huge burden of risk on first responders'
"Any elected officials who voted in the affirmative on this legislation have absolutely disqualified themselves from holding public office," said Orland Fire Protection District President Christopher Evoy.
"Any elected officials who voted in the affirmative on this legislation have absolutely disqualified themselves from holding public office," said Orland Fire Protection District President Christopher Evoy.
Orland Park mayor rips Pritzker over eliminating cash bail: 'He is not listening to us'
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on ending cash bail, Tuesday, slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the "horrible" law which is poised to allow the release of alleged criminals into communities without paying up.
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on ending cash bail, Tuesday, slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the "horrible" law which is poised to allow the release of alleged criminals into communities without paying up.
Orland Park mayor drops hammer on new Illinois law eliminating cash bail: 'massive threat'
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on "how dangerous" a state law that eliminates cash bail will be, arguing communities will be left more vulnerable and victims of crimes will lose "their constitutional rights."
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on "how dangerous" a state law that eliminates cash bail will be, arguing communities will be left more vulnerable and victims of crimes will lose "their constitutional rights."
'War zone full of criminals': Orland Park mayor rips Chicago's public safety
"I personally do not want to see the city of Chicago become the standard for how we conduct public safety because they have abandoned their police officers, abandoned their residents and created a war zone full of criminals," said Mayor Keith Pekau.
"I personally do not want to see the city of Chicago become the standard for how we conduct public safety because they have abandoned their police officers, abandoned their residents and created a war zone full of criminals," said Mayor Keith Pekau.
Convicted felon on parole arrested in Orland Park for possessing 29 stolen catalytic converters, handgun
While searching Jenkins' vehicle, police recovered the Glock handgun, 29 catalytic converters, two reciprocating saws and a drill. Additionally, officers located 7.6 pounds of cannabis and over $10,000.
While searching Jenkins' vehicle, police recovered the Glock handgun, 29 catalytic converters, two reciprocating saws and a drill. Additionally, officers located 7.6 pounds of cannabis and over $10,000.
Orland Park man pleads guilty to reckless homicide for Beecher crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
Orland Park man pleads guilty to 2017 Beecher crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
3 suspects stole nearly 300K in retail cargo, including over 200 televisions: AG Raoul
The three defendants allegedly stole a shipping container full of several pallets of televisions that were in transit to be sold at a retail store.
The three defendants allegedly stole a shipping container full of several pallets of televisions that were in transit to be sold at a retail store.