Career criminal arrested for allegedly stealing baseball cards worth over $100k from Chicago shop
Scott Meherg has 17 felony convictions on his record, including the theft of comic books and collectibles in the past.
Teen arrest controversy: Oak Lawn Board says 'respect for law enforcement only way to end these incidents'
"This recent incident is yet another tragic example of what is happening in our society when it comes to law and order and public safety," the Oak Lawn Board of Trustees said in a statement. "As a society... respect for law enforcement and compliance with their lawful orders are the only ways we are going to put an end to these types of incidents."
Oak Lawn community outraged after video shows violent arrest of teen suspect
New dashcam video released Thursday by Oak Lawn police shows the entire incident unfold of a 17-year-old suspect being violently arrested the day before in the south suburb.
Oak Lawn using seized money from drug dealers to install license plater readers all over town
Oak Lawn is set to roll out the largest network of license plate readers in suburban Cook County.
Employee in critical condition after being shot during armed robbery at Oak Lawn jewelry store
An armed robbery was reported at a jewelry store in Oak Lawn Friday afternoon.
Cook County jury awards mother $20 million in birth injury case against Advocate Christ Hospital
“My son will never live a normal life, and that is heartbreaking for me because, as a mother, you want your child to have the best life possible.”
Man charged in shooting outside popular Lake View bar
An Oak Lawn man was charged in the shooting of another man outside a popular North Side bar earlier this month.
Oak Lawn man charged with shaking his 8-week-old baby who later died: police
An Oak Lawn man is accused of shaking his 8-week-old daughter and slamming her head on a cushion, resulting in her death.


















