Cook County Sheriff's Police conduct roll call in Robbins, IL amid village turmoil (Robbins, IL) - The Cook County Sheriff's Police conducted roll call in Robbins, IL this afternoon. The sheriff's police have been patrolling the village after most of the police officers employed by the Village of Robbins called out of work on Friday.
Robbins addresses police concerns, new chief to start tomorrow (Robbins, IL) - The Village of Robbins and freshly-minted Mayor Darren E. Bryant held a press conference this afternoon to address the police walk-out that occurred this past weekend.
Robbins police officers say enough is enough, call off this weekend (Robbins, IL) - Earlier today, The Southland Journal reported that the police for the Village of Robbins have walked off the job.
Breaking: Village of Robbins police and fire on strike (Robbins, IL) - Village of Robbins police officers and fire men today took a stand against what they're calling unfair wage and labor practices.
Robbins’ Village Council Swears in New Fire Deputy Chief (Robbins, IL) – During the regularly scheduled village board council meeting, there was a noticeable buzz among residents as the council room and the hallway filled with Robbins and surrounding area's firefighters and officers to welcome the newly hired Robbins Deputy Chief.
According to data provided by the Cook County Clerk's office, Ward is out as Mayor despite claims that mail-in ballots will turn the race around in Ward's favor.
The Southland Journal Sues the Village of Robbins for FOIA Violations (Cook County, IL) - The Southland Journal filed a lawsuit against the Village of Robbins in Cook County Circuit Court on February 26, 2021. The lawsuit states that the Village of Robbins willfully failed to provide the requested records from the November 25, 2020 FOIA Request. A copy of the complaint can be read by clicking the download link below:
Robbins Political Forum (Robbins, IL) - Last night, The Southland Journal hosted a political forum for all candidates in the upcoming consolidated election.