
2 men charged in wrong-way crash that injured ISP trooper in Markham
ISP said that on Thursday, May 22, the Country Club Hills Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two suspects who were wanted for theft.
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ISP said that on Thursday, May 22, the Country Club Hills Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two suspects who were wanted for theft.
Information about the trooper's condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
Information about the trooper’s condition, and about whether there were any arrests or citations, was not immediately available.
State police confirmed the crash was fatal, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
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Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa said he felt compelled to speak out about the cloud hanging over Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Henyard.
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Authorities said the theft has been going on for years.
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