Caught on camera: Armed robbers target armored truck in Orland Park
Police say the robbers fled the Orland Park area after taking an unknown amount of money.
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Police say the robbers fled the Orland Park area after taking an unknown amount of money.
Witnesses who spoke with CBS 2 say the heist appeared to be organized.
Police said over the past several weeks, Connor Smith, 32, of Orland Park had been communicating with an undercover detective posing as a girl under the age of 15.
Connor Smith sent what he thought was the 15-year-old sexually explicit photos and videos of himself – then made arrangements to meet her for a sexual encounter, Sheriff's police said.
Hyundai and Kia vehicles have become popular targets for car thieves, inspired by a TikTOk video showing how to start them without a key.
Initial investigations show that the victims were long-time acquaintances and the shooting revolved around a domestic dispute.
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said it's become a tradition for the community to start with a brisk run before dinner.
Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and delicious food, but it's also one of the biggest running days of the year.
Tommy's Express Car Wash in Orland Park turned their business into what they call a tunnel of terror.
Water safety on Lake Michigan will be the focus in Orland Park Wednesday.
A school added some noisemaking musical instruments for the kids to play at a playground. Some neighbors couldn't stand the constant noise, so they took matters into their own hands.
A school added some noisemaking musical instruments for the kids to play at a playground. Some neighbors couldn't stand the constant noise, so they took matters into their own hands. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The spokesperson says the power was immediately cut to the area so the issue could be addressed.
Two police officers and a firefighter were rushed to the hospital Tuesday night from the scene of a fire in Orland Park.
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.
An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
"The need is not just going to end overnight. We hope the war will end soon and we pray for peace. But we realize that the need is going to continue to be there."
A lifelong Chicago area woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, and she said she thought she may never see such a day. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A 12-year-old girl on Friday night was reeling from a ride home from school she'll never forget – after she helped everyone get out safely before her school bus was slammed into by a Metra train in Orland Park.
Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield said the bus driver's quick thinking helped prevent anyone on the bus from getting hurt. Five students were on the bus at the time.
Snow continues to fall, and the plow trucks are out and about trying to keep the streets clear, but it's not an easy task.
We are 10 days into the new COVID-19 vaccine mandate rules for many indoor businesses in Chicago and Cook County – and the county as of Thursday had yet to cite a single business for violating the rules.
Plows will be busy into the morning Sunday in the southwest suburbs as snow continues to blanket the area.
You can put your COVID-19 vaccine cards away if you're dining or working out in suburban Orland Park.
The Orland Park Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address Cook County COVID safety requirements.
