Two south suburban police departments are scrambling after a wave of officers suddenly called in sick this week. The shortage is stretching resources thin, forcing staff reshuffles to keep things running.
Officials haven’t shared exact numbers, but locals suspect it could be a protest over recent changes—or simply burnout from the job’s mounting pressures. Community leaders are urging transparency, quick action, and patience from residents as safety measures adjust.
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