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December 4, 2024 Vol. 45, No. 23
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Candlelight vigil to end gun violence, Dec. 10 Page 13
Oak Park mourns Det. Allan Reddins The first time an Oak Park officer has died in the line of duty since 1938 By ERIKA HOBBS Editor in chief
Villagers across Oak Park are grappling with the shocking death of Det. Allan Reddins, who was shot and killed Friday while on duty. Fundraisers and a public memorial are in the early planning stages. A vigil supporting the end of gun violence is set for next Tuesday. And dignitaries, including Gov. JB Pritzker and State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly have publicly expressed their condolences. “His bravery, unwavering service, and commitment to the Oak Park Police Department and the community will never be forgotten,” Lilly said in a statement. “Detective Reddins’ dedication to public service will be remembered here in the State of Illinois forever and will live on in our hearts and minds.” Reddins, 40, died about 10:10 a.m. after a shootout on the 800 block of Lake Street. He had responded to a call shortly after 9:30 a.m. that a man with a gun was seen leaving Chase Bank on Lake Street. The shooting, police spokesman Dan Yopchick said in a statement, was about two blocks east of the bank. See REDDINS on page 3
ALLAN REDDINS
PHOTO BY ANDY MEAD
Memorial at Scoville Park, Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue.