Chicago-area children's hospital helps little girl in heartwarming journey to hearing

A 3-year-old who suffered from severe hearing loss can now experience a new world of sounds after having a cochlear implant surgery at the Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn.

Cook County woman charged with bringing loaded gun into courthouse

Bond has been set at $100,000 for a Cook County woman charged with bringing a loaded handgun into the DuPage County Courthouse on Thursday.

3-year-old boy killed in Oak Lawn DUI crash, man arrested on felony charges

A Cook County man is facing felony charges after a fatal DUI crash Sunday that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.

Chicago weather: Nearly 9 inches of rain reported in some areas during record-setting storm

Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in some places of the Chicago area Sunday, a record-setting storm that forced the CTA and Metra to shut down some train lines, closed some expressways, flooded viaducts throughout Chicago and played havoc with the NASCAR race in Grant Park.

Outrage in Oak Lawn over fatal crash response
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There is outrage in Oak Lawn after a drunk driver was allegedly allowed to go home after she hit someone while driving under the influence.

Cook County jewelry store robbery: Trio cut hole in wall to enter business

Suburban police are asking for the public's help identifying three individuals who cut a hole in a neighboring business' wall to rob a jewelry store and assault its owner.

Visitation held for slain Chicago police Officer Areanah Preston
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Two days of public mourning for fallen Chicago police officer Areanah Preston began Tuesday. A visitation was held at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn this afternoon.

Aréanah Preston funeral: Arrangements set for fallen Chicago police officer

Chicago police have announced funeral arrangements for Officer Aréanah Preston, who was fatally shot by a group of teenagers while returning home from work on the South Side.

Police lead procession for slain CPD Officer Areanah Preston
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The body of CPD Officer Areanah Preston was taken from the Cook County medical examiner's office in a procession to the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn.

'Smiles Against Cancer' brightens the day of young patients with annual toy drop-off

The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.

Local non-profit donates over 500 toys to cancer patients
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The local non-profit 'Smiles Against Cancer' made its annual toy drop-off to support patients undergoing treatment at Loyola Medicine in Maywood and Advocate Christ in Oak Lawn.

Threatening phone call made to Oak Lawn high school

Shortly after 7 p.m., the Oak Lawn Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a male caller who said he was inside Oak Lawn Community High School and was threatening that he was going to start shooting.