Park Ridge
Police Believe Alleged Con Man Had Scores Of Victims In 4 States
Park Ridge police were asking for the public’s health in a fraud investigation against a man they said has been using a fake identity to fleece people in at least four states.
Man Says He Disliked His Ill Mother But Didn’t Kill Her
Wayne Weinke Jr. admits he called his elderly, cancer stricken mother a “f—— b—-” during a heating argument over the family’s assets. But despite the friction, Wayne Weinke remains adamant that he did not throw his mother over a railing, leading to injuries that contributed to her death seven years ago.
School Bus Involved In Multiple Crashes, Pushes Car Into House
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge said a school bus was involved in five separate crashes Tuesday afternoon, including one that sent a car into a house.
St. Anthony Hospital Delivers Chicago Area’s First Baby Of 2013
Aydan Alvarado was born at 12:08 a.m. at Saint Anthony Hospital. He weighs 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Police: Woodstock Animal Hoarder Is A Repeat Offender
A woman being investigated for allegedly neglecting dozens of animals in a house in McHenry County was involved in a similar situation nearly two years ago.
Water Main Break Snags Northwest Highway In Park Ridge
A water main break Wednesday morning snagged Northwest Highway in Park Ridge.
Man Attacks Teen Girl, Rips Her Shorts After She Refuses To Show Him Musical Instrument
Anthony M. Nugent, 37, of Park Ridge, faces a felony count of aggravated battery after the attack at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Hot, Dry Weather Has Officials Taking Extra Precautions For Fireworks Shows
While some suburbs have canceled or postponed their fireworks shows on July 3 or July 4 due to the hot and dry conditions, many suburbs are deciding to go on with the show, while taking extra precautions to avoid setting fires.
Case Dismissed For Park Ridge Lieutenant Charged With Beating Teens
A Park Ridge police lieutenant who’s been on administrative leave since 2010 while awaiting trial for allegedly beating two teenagers will soon be back patrolling the streets after a Cook County judge on Wednesday dismissed his case.
Chicago Man Charged With Strangling Death In Park Ridge
A Chicago man has been charged with murder for allegedly strangling a Park Ridge man in a dispute over drug money.
Police Find Body Near Metra Parking Lot In Park Ridge
Park Ridge police are investigating what they’re calling the “suspicious” death of a man whose body was found early Thursday in the 200 block of Summit Avenue near a Metra parking area.
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Park Ridge Police: Officer Was Right To Beat Suspect Who Wouldn’t Let Go Of Him
A police officer in Park Ridge was acting within law enforcement guidelines when he beat a suspect who grabbed him and wouldn’t let go.
Suit: Hospital Employee Raped Female Patient
A woman is suing a northwest suburban hospital after an employee allegedly raped her while she was patient there in the summer of 2010.
No #*&@ing Joke: Swearing Now Legal In Park Ridge
If you stub your toe or get into a heated cell phone conversation on the streets of Park Ridge, you are now free to use whatever language you want to express your frustration.
Google Lists Wrong Number For Park Ridge Police
The police department in Park Ridge is trying to straighten out its record with Google.
Park Ridge Wants To Remove Honorary Jim Hendry Way
Park Ridge officials want the Illinois Department of Transportation to remove the honorary “Jim Hendry Way” sign on Northwest Highway.
Water Main Break Snags Cumberland Avenue In Park Ridge
Southbound Cumberland Avenue in Park Ridge was blocked as the morning rush began Monday morning, following a water main break.
About 130,000 Still Without Power After Storms
About 170,000 customers still remained without power Wednesday afternoon following the storms earlier in the week.
Metra Trains Delayed After Person Found Near Tracks
Metra trains on the Union Pacific / Northwest Line are moving again after a person was found near the tracks in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
7 Injured In Park Ridge Crash
Seven people are injured after a three-car crash in Park Ridge overnight, which followed a chase that went on for several miles.
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- House Passes Concealed Carry Plan Opposed By Senate LeaderGun owners in the only state still banning concealed weapons would win that right under a plan approved by the Illinois House on Friday, but the governor and other powerful Democrats oppose the plan because it would wipe out local gun ordinances -- including Chicago's ban on assault weapons.189
- Two Shot Near Roosevelt CTA StationAround 11:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were shot in the 1100 block of South State Street.256
- Store Owner Kidnapped In Pilsen, SUV StolenPolice said the 78-year-old man was closing the store in the 1100 block of West 18th Street when a group of men threw a pillowcase over his head, hit him in the face, and forced him into his own SUV.248
- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotThe man found shot to death in a parking in north suburban Zion on Thursday afternoon has been identified as a Waukegan resident.152
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
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