Burbank boy, 15, charged for threatening shootings at suburban high schools: Police
“This incident shows how important it is for parents to be aware of their children’s online activity,” Burbank police said.
Oak Lawn man who sells hotdogs in Chicago traveling to Kentucky to feed tornado victims
"It hurts me to see those people lose everything and if I can help, I gotta help," he said.
Oak Lawn Community High School student charged with making bomb threats
Five juveniles have been identified by Oak Lawn police as individuals involved in the transmission of bomb threats through social media this month.
Suburban Chicago police departments now equipped with therapists when responding to calls
Suburban police departments are changing the way officers respond to 911 calls.
Three students charged with making threats against schools in Oak Lawn
Police said the students claimed the incidents were meant as pranks and did not know how serious the threats were.
Oak Lawn Community High School receives another threat
This time, the message was created on Snapchat saying the school would be shot up at 1:45 p.m. and there were three bombs inside.
2 carjacking suspects arrested after police chase from Gary, Indiana to suburban Oak Lawn
Police in Oak Lawn arrested two men Monday afternoon after Gary, Indiana officers chased carjacking suspects into Illinois who were wanted by the Chicago Police Department.
Man, 25, gets a year in prison for straw purchasing guns in Chicago suburbs
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to a year in prison for straw purchasing guns in suburban Chicago.
'Cradles to Crayons' winter collection drive begins
A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.
Gunman exits minivan, fatally shoots 17-year-old in Gresham
A 17-year-old boy was fatally wounded Friday morning in Gresham on the South Side.
5 NICU nurses in Chicago suburbs all give birth within one month
The five nurses at Advocate Children's Hospital – Oak Lawn all gathered recently so their newborns could meet one another.
Warrant issued for Oak Lawn woman who used fake 'Maderna' card to vacation in Hawaii
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Oak Lawn woman who failed to appear for her first court date after allegedly using a phony COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna to get into Hawaii for a vacation without quarantining.


















