PARK FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — Hundreds gathered Saturday to honor the life and legacy of a heroic Park Forest police detective who died nearly a decade after being paralyzed in a line of duty shooting.

TINLEY PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Park Forest Police Detective Tim Jones died nearly a decade after a shooting left him paralyzed. The community honored his life on Saturday. There were heavy hearts at a ...

The move, effective Feb. 25, 2026, comes amid an ongoing investigation. During Criss' absence, Deputy Police Chief Andreas Smith will oversee the department's operations. Brandon Criss was appointed ...

A celebration of life was held on Saturday for Park Forest Police Detective Tim Jones, a person who family members said lived a life filled with purpose, love and courage. Jones passed away earlier ...