Tinley Park, IL — Tinley Park Police, in collaboration with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, shut down a section of Harlem Avenue late Thursday morning for an ongoing investigation. Police officials advised residents to avoid the 17900 block of Harlem Avenue while officers investigate the area.
The road closure spans Harlem Avenue from 183rd to 175th Streets, with traffic alerts warning drivers of delays and detours. This closure, announced just before noon, is affecting travel in the surrounding neighborhoods, as officers work on the scene.
Tinley Park Public Safety issued an advisory urging the public to stay out of the area until further notice. Officials have yet to release specific details about the investigation, but the presence of multiple law enforcement units suggests a serious incident.
Authorities will reopen the road once the investigation concludes. Drivers in Tinley Park are encouraged to seek alternate routes and monitor local traffic alerts for updates.
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