Suspects in vehicle with stolen plates flee Orland Square Mall parking lot after striking 2 squad cars

One squad car approached the minivan from behind, and another squad pulled in front of the minivan and activated their emergency lights. The driver of the minivan then placed the vehicle in reverse and struck a squad car.

Suspects robbed victim at gunpoint in Orland Square Mall parking lot, arrested within 2 hours: police

Jeremy Hill allegedly exited a vehicle in a parking lot at Orland Square mall, grabbed a victim while displaying a handgun. When the victim tried to run, Hill struck the victim in the head with the gun.

Chicago restaurant owners struggling to find staff to open for business

“We held a job fair the other day. We were open from 12 to 5 p.m., and not one person came in, not one,” said Andre and Sue Williams.

Thousands of Cook County businesses now required to ask for proof of vaccination

"The main thing Is that we are concerned about our children... having kids growing up in a world where basically they are seeing segregation. One group of people allowed in places and another group not being allowed. And we think that could have damaging psychological consequences," said a woman who did not give her name.

Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday

The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.

Orland Park mayor on why he opposes Cook County's COVID restrictions
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau voices his frustration with the Cook County mandates that requires proof of vaccination for customers age five and older at indoor settings where food and drink are served.

Burr Ridge, Orland Park will defy Cook County's new COVID mandate requiring proof of vaccination

The mayors of suburban Burr Ridge and Orland Park are saying "no" to the new COVID-19 mandate in Cook County that beginning Jan. 3 will require patrons of businesses to prove they've been vaccinated.

Orland Park mayor calls new Cook County COVID-19 restrictions 'unlawful'

“If this is such an emergency, why are they waiting until January 3rd to impose these new mandates?” Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said in a statement.

Man attempted to rob Orland Park Dunkin Donuts when his gun discharged and he fled: police

Jareed Johnson allegedly approached the drive-thru and attempted to pick the register up while displaying a handgun. While doing so, police said he discharged a round into the wall, which startled him and another suspect. They ran out of the business without any proceeds.

Suspect wanted by Orland Park, Chicago police apprehended by K-9

The suspect was wanted by Orland Park police for “multiple felonies,” and wanted by Chicago police for shots fired and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Search of suspicious vehicle at Orland Square Mall leads to drug, firearm charges against Chicago man

CHARGED: Jabrail Myles was searched and officers found five clear plastic bags of suspect cocaine, 11 individually packaged pills of suspect ecstasy and three plastic bags of suspect cannabis.

Four people in custody after gun-related 'domestic incident' at Sky Zone parking lot in Orland Park

In the spring, Orland Park tried to shut Sky Zone down, saying the trampoline park was a danger to the public after police said they were barely able to get inside Sky Zone to investigate a fight. Sky Zone got a court to rule the business could stay open.

Orland Park mayor announces run for congressional seat
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Orland Park mayor Keith Pekau talks about his decision to seek the GOP nomination in the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District.