Lauren Pikor case: Man charged in murder has lengthy criminal history
Police say 30-year-old Lauren Pikor was found with fatal cuts and stab wounds on the street near her home in 5300 block of Diamond Drive just after 10 p.m. Friday.
Chicago weekend events: Here are some options to have fun
We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.
5-year-old girl dies after drowning at Tinley Park water park
A five-year-old girl is dead after drowning at White Water Canyon Water Park in Tinley Park Friday afternoon.
New mixed reality experience introduced during blood donation in Aurora, Tinley Park
Wednesday is World Blood Donor Day and to get more people to donate, Blood Centers of America introduced a first-of-its-kind mixed reality experience for use during blood donation.
Merrillville man who allegedly started fire in Indiana jail lobby arrested in Chicago suburb
The Merrillville man accused of purposely starting a fire in the lobby of the Lake County Jail in Indiana was taken into custody on Friday in suburban Chicago.
'Hysteria 51': Suburbanites explore the unknown in popular podcast
A suburban podcast has been successfully diving into the unknown for nearly a decade, and if the truth is out there, they will not help you find it. Topics range from UFO’s to the paranormal, the unexplained and Bigfoot.
Chicago, suburban police prepare for potential 'teen takeovers' this holiday weekend
Preparations are being made in downtown Chicago in case another "teen takeover" event takes place this weekend, and suburban leaders are doing the same.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill that would sell former Tinley Park Mental Health Center to park district for $1
The plan for the site includes a hub of athletic fields, track and field facilities, a domed sports complex and open recreational space.
Tinley Park mayor vows to tighten crowd protocols after teen ‘flash mob’ causes ‘general chaos’ at carnival
Large events in suburban Tinley Park will have tighter security and stricter rules after a carnival last weekend was canceled early due to “general chaos” caused by hundreds of teens lured by social media, the village’s mayor said.
Chaos at Tinley Park carnival raises concerns as summer events are just getting started
Thousands are expected to attend Westmont’s “Spring Fling Festival” located at Ty Warner Park this weekend, and safety is certainly top of mind.
Teenagers jump on cars and brawl, forcing cancelation of Tinley Park Armed Forces Carnival
Cell phone video taken by Tinley Park residents shows teens jumping on cars, running through parking lots, fighting and causing chaos along 80th Avenue Saturday night, forcing the cancelation of the Armed Forces Carnival.
Hundreds of teenagers 'cause chaos' at Tinley Park carnival
Hundreds of teenagers gathered at the Tinley Park Armed Forces Weekend Carnival and caused chaos Saturday night after a call-out on social media.
Oak Forest police capture fleeing driver with AR-15 using license plate reader
A Tinley Park man who fled police during a traffic stop last month in south suburban Oak Forest is facing gun charges.