Robbins
Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In Robbins
A Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.
Ex-Police Chief Who Retired After Two DUIs Still Getting Paid
Former Robbins police Chief Johnny Holmes was charged with two DUIs in the past three years.
Dozens Of Rape Kits Found Sitting In Robbins Police Department
Dozens of kits used to gather evidence in sexual assaults were recently discovered sitting in an room in a south suburban police station–including some from over 25 years ago.
Robbins Police Chief, Mayor Stepping Down
The south suburban police chief who authorities say exclaimed, “Oh wow,” when he was asked to take a sobriety test shortly before his drunken-driving arrest last month has stepped down.
Robbins Police Chief On DUI Charges: ‘I Made A Mistake’
Johnny Holmes said he recently lost a grandson to gun violence and has also been taking care of his elderly mother. CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman reports.
Robbins Police Chief Facing New Drunk Driving Charges
The 66-year old police chief of south suburban Robbins failed a field sobriety test and a Breathalyzer last weekend when he was arrested for drunk driving, according to police in Midlothian.
Bus Driver In Robbins Drops Kids Off At Wrong Stop, Leaves
It’s one of a parent’s worst fears: Their young child abandoned without an adult in sight.
Roseland Man Killed In Robbins Shooting
A Roseland neighborhood man was killed in a shooting in south suburban Robbins early Saturday.
Air Conditioner Thieves Strike Again In Robbins
For at least the third time in a week, thieves have targeted large air conditioning units in the south suburbs.
Thieves Target Rooftop Air-Conditioners At Robbins Library, Blue Island School
A public library in Robbins and a school in nearby Blue Island have been hit by air-conditioner thieves.
Robbins Celebrates Opening Of New Metra Parking Lot
South suburban Robbins held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to open a new parking lot at the village’s Metra station.
Strong Storms Rock Chicago Area Overnight
Powerful storms caused flooding, and lightning strikes caused damage across Chicago, including a house fire in Robbins.
Extra-Alarm Fire Rages In Robbins Junkyard
A pile of tires caught fire in a junkyard in south suburban Robbins overnight, prompting 15 fire departments to report to the scene.
Mourners Praise Paralyzed Athlete Rocky Clark As Inspiration
Clark was paralyzed when he was tackled during a football game in 2000 while playing for Blue Island’s Eisenhower High School. But mourners at his funeral said Clark went on to become an inspiration.
Hundreds Evacuated From Nursing Home Fire
A nursing home in south suburban Robbins was evacuated after a fire early Monday, displacing at least 400 people.
Emanuel Has Plan To Recover Unpaid Water Bills From Suburbs
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a plan to recover almost $15 million owed by some suburbs for unpaid water services provided by the City of Chicago.
City Taking Steps To Collect Millions In Unpaid Water Bills
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that he is actively going after $15 million in unpaid water bills owed to the city by four Chicago suburbs. He also promised to take another look at free water that the city supplies to various non-profit groups.
BGA: City Owed Millions In Unpaid Water Bills From Suburbs
The city of Chicago is owed $47 million in unpaid water bills. It’s a big number for a cash-strapped city. A Better Government Association study found that those who owe much of that money might not be who you expect.
4 Children Rescued From Fire In Robbins
Four kids were rescued from an extra-alarm blaze at a public housing complex in south suburban Robbins.
5 Held, 1 On Lam In Suburban Drug Sweep
Five men have been arrested and a sixth is being sought as a fugitive following a federal drug sweep Monday that targeted cocaine sales in and around south suburban Robbins.
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