Niles police to begin Walk and Talk initiative this spring
Starting this spring, Niles officers will park their cars or get off their bikes and walk around their neighborhoods talking to residents and businesses.
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Starting this spring, Niles officers will park their cars or get off their bikes and walk around their neighborhoods talking to residents and businesses.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 21 and 36.
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The robberies happened within two hours in the Brighton Park and Back of the Yards neighborhoods.
The victim was shot in the leg and stomach and taken to Comer Children's Hospital in serious condition.
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The thefts happened during the evening and overnight hours.
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