Posen News

I always wanted to be a firefighter. I didn't become one because I was born about 10 years too early.

The state Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the Oct. 3 death of a Posen girl who was struck by a car in Dixmoor.

Dear Fixer: I'm hoping you can help me with a problem with my Social Security benefits.

The families of 3 Madison residents electrocuted by a downed power line at a flooded bus stop in 2007 are suing the power company for negligence.

Mokena Mayor Joseph Werner is excited to be celebrating his 25th year at Werner-Nugent Plumbing, located in Posen, IL.

No one has flip-flopped or abandoned the taxpayers more than Joan Murphy, the incumbent Cook County commissioner from the southwest suburban 6th District.

Mayors of three area communities will join Together We Cope staff and volunteers this weekend soliciting donations for the Salvation Army's Donut Days 2009 fundraiser.

The Grundy County Circuit Court Grand Jury Wednesday returned indictments against two teenagers for starting a March 30 fire at the Federal Paperboard property.

A Posen man accused of killing a toddler allegedly smothered the child with her dirty diaper.

Jun 3, 2009 3:47 pm US/Central MARKHAM, Ill. The boyfriend of a south suburban toddler's babysitter was ordered held without bond Saturday for allegedly smothering the child to death with a soiled diaper.

He is in the United States illegally and considered a flight risk, Posen Deputy Police Chief Vickie Paggi said.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating an allegation of abuse following the early Sunday death of a 22-month-old south suburban toddler, authorities said.

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Ill., this week launched an electronic-filing system pilot program for one section of the court that will allow lawyers to file their cases and pleadings online.

Five Southland residents were diagnosed Thursday with having swine flu, bringing the total number of confirmed Suburban Cook County residents to 105, according to figures released by the Illinois Department of Public Health today.