A University Park man allegedly told police that the reason he drove so slowly on Western Avenue was that his mother was home.
Law and Order
Two Felony Charges for One Man in Alleged DUI Arrest
Two of the men charged had prior DUI arrests, according to police. One of those men received two felony charges.
Police Charge Chicago Man with DUI and Speeding 30 Over
Police charged the West Fillmore Street resident with DUI alcohol greater than .08 and driving 30 mph over the speed limit.
Crashed Car Lands Glenwood Man DUI Charge: Reports
Police charged a Glenwood man with DUI alcohol and drugs combination after he allegedly crashed his car into a tree on Monee Road.
Reckless Driving Charge for a Crete Man: Reports
These reports culminate with the arrest of a Crete man, police charged with reckless driving after he allegedly crashed on Steger Road.
Another Fleeing and Eluding Charge for a U.P. Man, This Time with a Blown Tire: Reports
A young man allegedly fled a traffic stop with a blown tire after an officer put a pursuit-prevention Terminator strip under a tire.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Beginning January 3, 2026
In these reports beginning January 3, police noticed two drivers for different reasons, both of whom were eventually charged with DUI.
Park Forest Police Step Up DUI Enforcement Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The Park Forest Police Department will step up DUI enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day to help prevent impaired driving and keep roads safe.
Final DUI of 2025 Was a Felony Charge; First Felony of New Year Was Weapons Charge
The final DUI charge of 2025 was a felony, according to Park Forest police, capping off a record 140 DUI arrests last year.
Report: “You’re Going to Have to Fight Me,” Man Tells Police.
Police arrested a Homewood man who allegedly refused to exit a vehicle, saying, ‘Fight me’ to responding officers.
