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Possible ruse burglary may have netted $180,000 in jewelry and gold, police say

Tinley Park police are investigating a possible ruse burglary after an estimated $180,000 in jewelry and gold and more than $18,000 in cash were found … Read more ›

From the community

Traffic safety campaign through May 28

The Tinley Park Police Department in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation will conduct a traffic safety enforcement program through May 28, focusing primarily … Read more ›

Frankfort man arrested on outstanding warrant for aggravated battery, and more

These items were taken from Frankfort Police reports released May 9, Sheriff’s Police reports released May 9 and information from the Will County Circuit Clerk’s … Read more ›

Justin M. White

Police: New Lenox man charged with child porn possession

A 21-year-old New Lenox man is the third Will County resident to be arrested and charged with possession of child pornography since the formation of … Read more ›

Tinley Park Police Department. (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Man steals more than $1,000 in cosmetics from Jewel, and more

The following items were taken from Tinley Park police reports May 8. Retail Theft A 36-year-old Chicago man was arrested in the 16700 block of … Read more ›

Tom G. Rohrbach

Police: Man allegedly made phone threats to watch police response

A 46-year-old New Lenox man charged Wednesday with making 911 calls threatening massacres at Frankfort and New Lenox high schools told police he did it … Read more ›

National speaker and recovering drug addict David Lee addresses the crowd at Sandburg Wednesday night. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Community Link group gets the word out on area drug situation

Orland Township’s Community Link group welcomed parents to a recent symposium on the area’s drug problem – including increases in heroin use among young locals. More than … Read more ›

Tinley Park Police Department (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Knifed mannequin found in high school pond, and more

The following items were taken from Tinley Park police reports May 1. Suspicious Circumstances A female mannequin with a knife in its back was found … Read more ›

Sheriff’s officers report to Lincoln-Way schools after threatening phone call

Will County Sheriff’s personnel were dispatched to all four high schools of Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Monday as a precaution after a threatening … Read more ›

Tinley Park Police Department (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Student buys cannabis cookies, and more

The following items were taken from Tinley Park police reports April 24. Cannabis A 20-year-old Chicago woman reportedly ate two cookies containing marijuana after purchasing … Read more ›