South Cook News

Pekau: "85% of the criminals we arrest in Orland Park are previous felons"

By David Hutton | Feb 19, 2022

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is criticizing Cook County for releasing criminals back onto the streets after Orland Park Police recently arrested Nickolas Burch, termed a "habitual criminal" on federal parole for armed robbery and attempted murder at the time of his arrest in the city.

Harris backing legislation to make it easier for retired teachers to return to classroom

By David Hutton | Feb 12, 2022

With many school districts across the Illinois finding it difficult to find teachers, one state legislator is hoping to make it a little easier to get educators in the classroom.