A man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded semiautomatic handgun.
Law and Order
Country Club Hills Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison
Tarrell Sims, 37 years old, of Country Club Hills, was sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
Police Pledge Complete Investigation in Death of Boy Hit by Bus
Police pledge “full, impartial and complete investigation,” into the death of a 7-year-old boy who died after being struck by a school bus.”
Two More Charged with DUIs First Full Week of January 2023
In the first full week of January 2023, a total of four men were charged with DUIs. Our report includes two of those arrested and charged
Have You Noticed that House Down the Street?
Park Forest residents were shocked a few weeks ago to read about a house on Huron Street discovered in deplorable condition.
Steger Man Arrested on Felony DUI Charges
A Steger man was arrested and processed on felony DUI charges when police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Monee Road.
Child Struck by School Bus Dies
A 7-year-old child was struck by a school bus and would later die, Park Forest police said in a statement Friday.
Officer Draws Weapon After Man Allegedly Does Not Stop His SUV During Pursuit
It is no small matter when an officer draws a weapon. In our years of reporting, from 2007 to the present, that has not happened often.
Police Say Business Was Serving Alcohol Without A License: Reports through Jan. 1, 2023
In these reports, we detail three more incidents, one involving a business DownTown allegedly selling alcohol without a license.
Police Investigate Sunday Shooting on Warwick Street
Police issued a statement Sunday indicating that department members were investigating a shooting incident in the 100 block of Warwick St.