Fired Ex-Chicago Heights Park District Police Chief Accused Misusing Old Badge, And Not For First Time

The City of Chicago Heights said Illinois State Police called to verify his employment after he flashed the badge following a crash.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Chicago Hts.

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Chicago Heights.

Ford Heights Woman Stabs One In Back, Officer In Hand: Sheriff

On Saturday, Torra Johnson​, 42, of Ford Heights, stabbed a 37-year-old woman in the back with a knife, according to Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.

Chicago Heights Parents May Own Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths

New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Chicago Heights parents already have in their homes.

Former Heights Man Sentenced In 2012 Shooting Death of Girlfriend

George Kleopa, 41, got six years for an involuntary manslaughter conviction in the 2012 shooting death of his girlfriend, Michele Peters.

Remembering IL Officers Who Died In 2021: National Police Week

Illinois lost three police officers in the line of duty in 2021.

Chicago Heights Police Department To Hire Entry Level Officers

Applications for the job close on May 24, at 4 p.m.

Bank Robber Confesses After Smoking Cigarette: FBI

Feds said the Chicago man confessed to 2019 US Bank robbery in Matteson after he was allowed a cigarette break during interrogation.

Chicago Heights Man Killed In Car Crash On Dan Ryan: Reports

Police said the man and a 17-year-old died after crashing into a sign pole, flipping over and stopping on the median, according to reports.

FBI Looking Into 'Mishandled Funds' At Chicago Heights Library

An independent forensic audit conducted by the Chicago Heights Public Library had officials asking for a criminal investigation into funds.

CH Park District Officials Question Expenses After Library Audit

Commissioners are questioning expenses made in 2020 after finding an apparent link to the library audit revealing $400k of misused funds.

Chicago Heights Man Threatens To Kill Dems At Inauguration: Feds

Louis Capriotti, 45, is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, according to a criminal complaint.

Business Owner Charged In $420K COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme: Feds

The man received loans after claiming his company had 61 employees and a monthly payroll of $108K, but had no employees, prosecutors said.

Missing Calumet City Man Located: UPDATE

Thomas Tate, 59, of Calumet City, was located in southern Illinois. He is safe, family is making arrangements to bring him home.

CH Public Library Accuses Former Officials Of Mishandling $440K

Library officials have directed attorneys to attempt to recover more than $400K in civil court and make a criminal referral.

As Puppy Scams Peak Adopt A Pet At A Shelter Near Chicago Heights

A spike in pet scams continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the holidays approach in Chicago Heights.

Chicago Heights Mayor Warns Of Imposters Entering Homes

The Chicago Heights Police Department said scammers are posing as delivery or utility workers to gain entry into residences within the city.

Scammers Hustle Way Into 93-Year-Old Woman’s House, But Son Is Watching

As CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reported Wednesday night, the son has issued a warning to everyone to stay safe.

Man Missing For Over A Month: 'Our Family Is A Mess'

Over a month has gone by, and 36-year-old Garnie Dell Rice is still missing. His family said they don't know where to search.

59 Registered Sex Offenders In Chicago Heights: Registry

There are 59 sex offenders recorded in Chicago Heights in 2020.

Man Headed For Chicago Heights Still Missing After Nearly A Month

Almost a month has gone by, and 36-year-old Garnie Dell Rice is still missing.

Missing Man Was Headed For Chicago Heights

A 36-year-old man was last seen on Sunday Aug. 30 in Chicago Heights for work.

Fireworks Cause Garage Fire In Sauk Village: Fire Department

Quick-thinking neighbors prevented the spread of the early morning fire on 218th Place, a fire official said.

Lit Fireworks Thrown At Park Forest Cop Car On 4th Of July

Police in Park Forest responded to more than four times the average number of calls in one night on the Fourth of July.

9-Year-Old Boy Dies In Park Forest House Fire

A young boy was killed in a house fire near Sangamon Street and Shabbona Drive early Friday morning, fire officials have confirmed.

Curfew In Chicago Heights Continues Indefinitly

The curfew from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. in Chicago Heights will be in effect indefinitely.

Cops Catch Amazon Delivery Robbers After High Speed Chase, Crash

State Police captured robbers, recover weapons from Amazon Delivery Truck stolen in Park Forest after high speed chase ends in Pullman.

Fire Forces Closure Of Drivers Facility In Chicago Heights

A few attempted burglaries were made in Chicago Heights on Sunday, but no arrests had been reported as of Monday.

Accused Murderer Caught By State Police In Traffic Stop

An 18-year-old Chicago man has been charged in the Feb. 29 shooting death of Chicago Heights resident Donta Scruggs.

Body Of Missing South Chicago Heights Woman Found

The remains of Jessica Flores, who went missing in February 2019, have been found in a wooded area of Gary, Indiana.

Chicago Heights Man, 22, Dies After Incident At Joe Orr/Cottage

The death of Kijuan Hollins was confirmed by the Lake County, Indiana coroner, according to the Times of Northwest Indiana.

Park Forest Stabbing Suspect Found In Chicago

A Chicago Heights man faces an attempted first degree murder charge from the stabbing of a woman last month in Park Forest.

13-Year Old Boy Shot In Chicago Heights; Felon Charged: Police

Police in Chicago Heights said the young victim was shot during an "armed robbery involving narcotics."

'Loud Party' Broken Up By Police In Park Forest

"Save the parties." A Park Forest homeowner was cited for having an "unlawful assembly" as other party-goers were told to go home.

Teen Faces Murder Charge In Shooting Death Of Chicago Heights Man

Chicago Heights police have made an arrest in the Feb. 29 shooting death of Donta Scruggs on Normal Avenue.

2 Die In Richton Park Drowning; Man Tried To Save Sister-In-Law

A woman lost her husband and older sister during a Sunday morning incident on Lake George in Richton Park.

Chicago Heights Man Shot To Death On Normal Avenue

Chicago Heights police are investigating the shooting death of Donta Scruggs as a homicide.

2 Shot, 1 Seriously Wounded, Before Noon In Park Forest

A daytime shooting on Mantua Street left a 21-year-old Park Forest man seriously wounded, police said.

'Suspicious Vehicle' Call Was In Reference To Park Forest Cop Car

"(The officer) laughed. Dispatch laughed. And everyone was happy," Park Forest police said while describing the call on Facebook.

Pick-Up Truck Stolen From Zarlengo's Parking Lot

Police in Chicago Heights are trying to identify a man caught on surveillance footage.