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‘What Are the Odds:' Soldier in Iraq Sees Burglary at Park Ridge Home Through App
Police in suburban Park Ridge have extended big “thank you” to a soldier who witnessed a burglary at his home while using a doorbell camera app from Iraq. Richard Wharton called police at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday and advised officers that he watched on his smartphone as two men walked away with power tools from his home, which is located…
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Soldier Deployed in Iraq Witnesses Burglary at Suburban Home on Smartphone
Two suspects were arrested Friday morning after a soldier deployed in Iraq witnessed a burglary at his suburban Park Ridge home and alerted police. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Soldier Deployed in Iraq Foils Robbery To His Park Ridge Home
A soldier currently deployed in Iraq observed two men walking toward his Park Ridge garage on his smartphone doorbell camera early Friday morning. The incident was reported around 2:31 a.m. Friday, according to police. Richard Wharton said he noticed the two men exit the garage carrying several power tools, and immediately contacted the Park Ridge Police Department, who later located…
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Park Ridge Orchestra Cancels Final Concert of the Season
The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra announced it will cancel its third and final concert of the season.
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Suburban Park Ridge Mother Says Gas Service Was Shut Off Due to Autopay Bill Mistake
A mother of six from suburban Park Ridge says her gas was shut off just days before Christmas because of an autopay bill mistake. Angela May said she got a new credit card, and a new credit card number, in August, but didn’t change the number on her account with the gas company, Nicor. May didn’t realize there was...
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Hillary Clinton Honored in Park Ridge
Hillary Clinton returned to her hometown Park Ridge on Friday to answer students’ questions and preview the exhibit called “Trailblazing Women of Park Ridge”.
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Authorities Investigate Online Threat Against O'Hare Airport
Authorities are investigating an online threat directed at O’Hare International Airport late Wednesday night.
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Rosemont Police Sergeant Resigns Following Armed Robbery Charges
A Rosemont police sergeant arrested September in connection to armed robberies at two northwest suburban gas stations quit his post last month.
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Two Armed Robbery Suspects Charged, Including Rosemont Cop
Two men—one being a police officer—were charged Saturday with aggravated armed robbery at an Exxon gas station in Norridge and a Shell gas station in Park Ridge.
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Rosemont Cop Arrested in Robberies
Police arrest one of their own on armed robbery charges. A Rosemont police sergeant is believed to be responsible for two armed robberies, with help from another man. NBC 5’s Chris Hush has all the latest details.
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Police Seek Tow Truck Driver Who Struck 14 Vehicles in NW Suburbs
A tow truck driver who went on a wild ride that resulted in damage to at least 14 vehicles the morning of New Year’s Eve is being sought by police in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
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Park Ridge Resident Wins $200K in Illinois Lottery Drawing
A Park Ridge man hit the jackpot recently as he cashed in on a $200,000 winning lottery ticket.
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Clinton Named Projected Winner in Illinois
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was named the projected winner in Illinois, according to NBC News.
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Hillary Clinton's Deep Roots in the Chicago Area
Hillary Clinton has her sights set on the White House, far away from Illinois, but the former First Lady and current 2016 presidential candidate has deep roots in the Chicago area.
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Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt Dies of Sudden Illness
The City of Park Ridge announced that Mayor David Schmidt died of a “sudden illness” March 4. He was 57 years old.
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Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt Dies of Sudden Illness
Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt died March 4 at the age of 57.