Public Safety
Thomas Jones, 79, faces attempted murder and two other felony charges after allegedly stabbing a blind, wheelchair-bound resident at Summit of Uptown Assisted Living; a nurse tackled Jones to stop the attack.
Public Safety
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is promoting its free Blue Envelope Program, which gives drivers with autism or communication differences a way to signal their needs to officers during traffic stops. The nearest pickup location for Park Ridge and Niles residents is the Skokie courthouse.
Public Safety
The O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission's Technical Committee meets Tuesday for the first time since May, as noise complaints near O'Hare rose 32% in the most recent reporting period and a new state law requires regular sound-insulation studies.
Public Safety
Cook County's free "Every Vaccine Counts" vaccination clinics run through October for children 6 months to 18 years, as nearly 12,000 suburban students remain unvaccinated ahead of the Oct. 15 school compliance deadline.
Public Safety
Park Ridge police issued municipal code citations to a 14-year-old and a 10-year-old for underage e-bike operation on Sept. 5, with both juveniles scheduled for an Oct. 13 hearing.
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