Park Forest Police Officer Passes Away
The Park Forest Police Department is mourning the passing of a beloved officer. Park Forest Detective Tim Jones has died, nearly a decade after he was shot in the line of duty in March 2016. He was 24 years old at the time of the shooting, which left him paralyzed. The department praised Jones, saying he "will always be an inspiration and a reminder of the power of strength, faith, and the unwavering support of family and loved ones."
Kentland, Indiana Man Arrested on Sex Charges
Rensselaer Police report the arrest of a Kentland man after he allegedly tried to meet up wit a 13-year-old girl for sex. In a press release, Rensselaer Police say they were called November 23rd by a woman who said she was with a group of people that pose as underage children online in an attempt to capture child predators. The woman told police she'd been posing as a 13-year-old girl when she arranged to meet a man near a hotel at State Road 114 and I-65. When the man arrived the group confronted him and he allegedly left them and walked to a nearby convenience store. Rensselaer Police reportedly confronted 47-year-old Jeremy Wilkinson who was wanted on a pair of outstanding warrants. Wilkinson had allegedly sent texts to the supposed 13-year-old girl saying he wanted to meet her for sex. Wilkinson was arrested by Rensselaer Police on the warrants and charges of child solicitation.
Ex-Orland Park Cop Wins Lawsuit
The Village of Orland Park is settling a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former police officer. Officials say the village settled with William Sanchez for 524-thousand-dollars. Sanchez sued over allegations the village's police department denied him a promotion to lieutenant due to racial discrimination. He also claimed that he was fired for lodging a complaint about the matter in January 2024. Sanchez served as an officer for nearly two decades.
Will County Board Candidate Removed from Ballot
A Will County Electoral Board is leaving a candidate off the Democratic primary ballot for Will County Board. The electoral board voted this week that Homer Glen resident Kevin Koukol can't appear on the ballot for incorrectly listing the wrong district on his statement of candidacy. Three people filed to run in the March Democratic primary for District 4. Following a complaint by one of the candidates, it was determined that Koukol wrote that he was running for District 6 on his candidacy papers.
Know the Signs of Hypothermia and Frostbite
With the arrival of low temps and frosty wind chills, Riverside Nurse Practitioner Cheryl Hansen gave us some tips on what to look out for when it comes to hypothermia and frostbite. Hansen added that people with heart disease risk factors should watch out for signs of a heart attack while shoveling snow.
Holiday Candle Safety
The holiday season brings with it special issues when it comes to fire safety. Manteno Fire Protection District Fire Chief Richard Peterson reminds us there are certain things to remember when it comes to the safe use of candles during the holiday season. Chief Peterson says you should always remember to keep open flames out of the reach of your children and pets. He suggests using alternatives to open flame candles like battery powered candles or candle warmers as an alternative to traditional open flame candles.
Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Encourages you to Shop Local
It's less than three weeks until Christmas, and in a recent conversation with our Mike Toman
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