New dashcam video shows violent arrest of teen suspect in Oak Lawn
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Video posted to social media shows police repeatedly punch a male suspect following a foot pursuit Wednesday in south suburban Oak Lawn. Warning: graphic language.

Questions swirl around video of Oak Lawn police punching teen suspect
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Video posted to social media appears to show police repeatedly punching a male suspect following a foot pursuit Wednesday in south suburban Oak Lawn.

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.

Off-duty Chicago firefighter grazed in Oak Lawn shooting
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An off-duty Chicago firefighter was grazed by a bullet Tuesday when gunmen opened fire on another vehicle at a gas station in suburban Oak Lawn.

Suspected shooter in Oak Lawn road rage incident arrested at O'Hare

A 36-year-old Chicago man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport on Sunday for an alleged road rage shooting last week in south suburban Oak Lawn.

Suburban crime: Man, 15-year-old arrested in connection to Oak Lawn home invasion

Oak Lawn police say a man and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested and charged with home invasion, armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, burglary and aggravated battery.

Chicago Ridge man struck victim in head while trying to carjack him in Oak Lawn: police

The victim told police that he went to his parked vehicle, and as he was closing the car door, a male offender jumped into the driver's seat. The victim attempted to pull the offender out of the vehicle, and a physical altercation ensued.

Oak Lawn tornado of 1967: 55 years since tornado outbreak claimed the lives of 58 people, injured over 1K
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Thursday may have been filled with clear skies and warm temps --- but that was certainly not the case 55 years ago. A tornado outbreak in the Chicago area claimed the lives of 58 people and injured over 1,000.

Oak Lawn crime: Suspects fire shots at witness, crash stolen vehicle before attempting to carjack mother

After striking the tree, four offenders attempted to carjack a mother who was driving south on Minnick Avenue with her small child shortly after the crash, police said. The offenders approached her, one of which pointed a handgun at her while another attempted to open the passenger side door of her vehicle.

Oak Lawn police ask for public's help in locating suspect who shot a 14-year-old boy

The Oak Lawn Police Department is continuing to investigate the shooting of a 14-year-old boy, and is asking the public for help to identify the offenders.