Dennis Sullivan

Dennis Sullivan is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune.

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Southland crime: Goosenapping alleged in Evergreen Park, teen takeover in Steger, and more

May 27, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Burbank SEX OFFENDER: Convicted sex offender Ismail Z. Abbasi,...

Southland crime: Armed robbery in Steger, identity theft in Orland, and more

May 20, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

Southland crime: Armed robbery near University Park, child exploitation near Lockport, and more

May 13, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

Southland crime: Gambling burglaries in Palos Hills, Crete, and more

May 6, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

The New Lenox police station. (Daily Southtown staff)

New Lenox police say resident conned out of more than $100,000

July 15, 2025 at 12:01 p.m.

New Lenox police say a resident lost more than $100,000 over three months in an online cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Manteno man charged with DUI in fatal Monee Township crash

June 4, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.

Myles J. Swets, was on West Pauling Road about a mile east of Route 50 Jan. 15 when he went off the road and slammed into a parked car, police...

Glenwood police station. (Daily Southtown)

Sauk Village men charged with murder in October shooting in Glenwood

February 14, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

Two Sauk Village men are charged with murder and three counts of attempted murder in connection with the early morning slaying of 28-year-old Rico Mitchell and the shooting injury of...

Southland crime: Shot fired in Oak Lawn, DUI crashes in Orland Park and Palos Hills

December 27, 2023 at 6:07 p.m.

The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Mokena FELONY CHARGES: Three Chicago men are scheduled...

Southland crime: Drunken driving arrests in park Forest, child endangerment in Evergreen Park, and more

December 20, 2023 at 4:21 p.m.

The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Burbank STORE BURGLARY: Police are looking for four...

Southland crime: Home burglaries in Oak Lawn, robbery in Tinley Park, and more

December 13, 2023 at 4:14 p.m.

The following items were taken from police and court reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Crestwood ARMED ROBBERY: Two individuals took cash and...

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