Cook County man had loaded gun, mushrooms, pot cigar, $10k in car, sheriff says
An Oak Lawn man was found with a loaded gun, cash and drugs inside his car during a traffic stop on Chicago’s South Side.
An Oak Lawn man was found with a loaded gun, cash and drugs inside his car during a traffic stop on Chicago’s South Side.
Damage remains after last week's severe storms in Oak Lawn
Neighborhoods still cleaning up from last week's storms.
Neighborhoods still cleaning up from last week's storms.
Support group surprises 55 Chicago-area mothers with portraits of children lost to gun violence
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
Support group surprises 55 Chicago-area mothers with portraits of children lost to gun violence
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
Mothers honored for turning grief into support after losing a child
Dozens of mothers who have experienced the loss of a child are being recognized in Oak Lawn for helping other families heal while navigating their own grief.
Dozens of mothers who have experienced the loss of a child are being recognized in Oak Lawn for helping other families heal while navigating their own grief.
Son guns down father inside suburban Chicago home: police
A son allegedly shot and killed his father Monday night in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.
A son allegedly shot and killed his father Monday night in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.
Video gambling debate in Chicago area grows over crime, revenue concerns
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
Teen charged in suburban Chicago back-to-back restaurant burglaries
An 18-year-old has been charged after two burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Hog Wild Restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the south suburbs, according to Oak Lawn police.
An 18-year-old has been charged after two burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Hog Wild Restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the south suburbs, according to Oak Lawn police.
Oak Lawn man charged in Chicago shooting after 7-Eleven robbery
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
Woman, 76, found dead in Oak Lawn; person of interest identified
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
Chicago duo charged in gaming machine burglaries in southwest suburbs
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
18-year-old charged in Oak Lawn video gaming machine burglaries: police
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
Train derailment near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge halts service
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Train derails near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge; Metra riders face major delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Freight train derails in Chicago Ridge
A freight train derailed Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago Ridge.
A freight train derailed Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago Ridge.
Some suburban schools closed today after 'serious' safety threat
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
2 elderly siblings found dead during welfare check in Oak Lawn
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
Chicago faces growing risks from hidden meth labs and counterfeit pills
Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.
Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.
Police found missing Oak Lawn man
Chicago Police have found an Oak Lawn man who was missing.
Chicago Police have found an Oak Lawn man who was missing.