Riverside police officer sworn in after decades-old theft leads to decertification
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A police officer, Zenna Ramos, whose police powers were decertified because of a vacated misdemeanor charge from 15 years ago, was not going to let that small incident derail her entire career.

Decertified Cook County police officer to be sworn in
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After a decades-old petty offense derailed her career, a Riverside police officer is finally about to go back on patrol.

Suburban cop recertified after teenage petty theft incident stripped her of police powers

An Illinois police board has re-certified a suburban police officer after she was stripped of her police powers for a petty theft that happened when she was a teenager.

Girl Scout Leader inspired by 1992 troop visit to Japan
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A former Girl Scout and current Troop Leader in Riverside traveled to Japan with her troop as a child in 1992. Amy Sheridan now leads a group of Girl Scouts that is hosting scouts from Japan.

Berwyn police warn of potentially violent large youth gathering at North Riverside Park Mall

Suburban police issued a warning to the public on Wednesday after they say they received credible intelligence suggesting a large youth gathering with the potential for violence is planned to take place this weekend at a Chicago-area mall.

Suburban mom packages donated items for women at shelters in 'Love Purses'

Beyond Valentine’s Day, a southwest suburban mom has made it her mission to spread love all year round. Now her project is being duplicated around the world.

Chicago-area man sentenced to 7 years for laundering drug money for Mexican drug traffickers

A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Tuesday after he was convicted of laundering illegal narcotics proceeds on behalf of drug traffickers in Mexico.

Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm

Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.