Goal Achieved: Park Forest police officer wounded 5 years ago becomes detective

Doctors initially did not think Tim Jones would survive after being shot three times in the head and neck. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, but defied the odds.

Suburban business owner lied to get $420K in COVID-19 relief loans: feds

A business owner from Park Forest allegedly lied about the size of his company to obtain more than $420,000 in COVID-19 relief loans, federal prosecutors said.

Man charged with fleeing Orland Park traffic stop

An 18-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop Monday in suburban Orland Park.

Park Forest police replace officer position with community engagement coordinator

The Park Forest Police Department replaced a sworn police officer position with a community engagement coordinator in order to help the community more efficiently. 

National Guard dispatched to Park Forest home for developmentally disabled with 110 cases

The National Guard is being called to help out at a home for the developmentally disabled in Park Forest where 110 residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

Woman reported missing from Park Forest located

Bambi Barton, a 40-year-old woman who was reported missing from Park Forest in the south suburbs Thursday, has been found, Park Forest police said.

Man killed, teen wounded in Park Forest shooting: police

There, they found a 22-year-old man unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head and a 17-year-old who had also been struck by gunfire, police said.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-294 in Chicago Ridge

Darrion Talley, 21, was northbound on I-294 about 3:30 a.m. when he moved his Nissan Maxima across several lanes of traffic and hit a disabled Chevrolet Cruze that was parked on the right shoulder near milepost 18, Illinois State Police said.

Emergency responders train for large-scale attacks in south suburbs

South suburban first responders are rehearsing for real-life situations involving attackers armed with knives, guns and other weapons.

Board votes to close Rich East High School in Park Forest

After years of declining enrollment, south suburban School District 227 has voted to close Rich East High School.