Oak Lawn cop charged after video showed him, other officers repeatedly punching 17-year-old
An Oak Lawn police officer is facing criminal charges after a video caught him and other officers repeatedly punching a 17-year-old boy during an arrest last summer, prompting outrage in the Arab American community.
An Oak Lawn police officer is facing criminal charges after a video caught him and other officers repeatedly punching a 17-year-old boy during an arrest last summer, prompting outrage in the Arab American community.
Oak Lawn home invasion suspect arrested after Texas police chase
Authorities in Texas apprehended a Chicago man wanted in connection with a violent home invasion last year in Oak Lawn following a police chase Monday.
Authorities in Texas apprehended a Chicago man wanted in connection with a violent home invasion last year in Oak Lawn following a police chase Monday.
Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
The program has been in the works since the fall when Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh teamed up and hosted a “Job Shadow Day” at the Oak Lawn grocery store.
The program has been in the works since the fall when Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh teamed up and hosted a “Job Shadow Day” at the Oak Lawn grocery store.
Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.
Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.
Oak Lawn crime: Driver fires shots at would-be carjackers armed with handguns
A driver fired about eight shots at two would-be carjackers in Oak Lawn Wednesday afternoon.
A driver fired about eight shots at two would-be carjackers in Oak Lawn Wednesday afternoon.
Driver shoots would-be carjackers in Oak Lawn
A driver fired shots at would-be carjackers in Oak Lawn Wednesday afternoon.
A driver fired shots at would-be carjackers in Oak Lawn Wednesday afternoon.
No bail for man charged in fatal shooting outside Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn
Police said the suspect and victim were part of a group at the hospital after a double murder in Chicago. In that case, two men were shot dead on West 87th in Gresham about an hour before the shooting at the hospital.
Police said the suspect and victim were part of a group at the hospital after a double murder in Chicago. In that case, two men were shot dead on West 87th in Gresham about an hour before the shooting at the hospital.
Oak Lawn hospital shooting: Man shot outside Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn officials said the shooting in their suburb was related to a double murder that had just happened in Chicago.
Oak Lawn officials said the shooting in their suburb was related to a double murder that had just happened in Chicago.
Oak Lawn agrees to $10M settlement in 2019 hit-and-run crash that critically injured pedestrian
The suburb's village manager at the time, Larry Deetjen, was driving a village-owned vehicle when he struck and critically injured a pedestrian.
The suburb's village manager at the time, Larry Deetjen, was driving a village-owned vehicle when he struck and critically injured a pedestrian.
Oak Lawn agrees to $10M settlement in 2019 hit-and-run crash that critically injured pedestrian
The suburb's village manager at the time, Larry Deetjen, was driving a village-owned vehicle when he struck and critically injured a pedestrian.
The suburb's village manager at the time, Larry Deetjen, was driving a village-owned vehicle when he struck and critically injured a pedestrian.
Advocate Trauma Recovery Center at local hospitals helping victims of violent crimes recover
The Advocate Trauma Recovery Center, which is now embedded in three Chicago area hospitals, is helping people recover, even after their physical wounds are healed.
The Advocate Trauma Recovery Center, which is now embedded in three Chicago area hospitals, is helping people recover, even after their physical wounds are healed.
Suburban jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Advocate Trauma Recovery Center at Chicago area hospitals helping victims of violent crimes recover
The Advocate Trauma Recovery Center, which is now embedded in three Chicago area hospitals, is helping people recover, even after their physical wounds are healed.
The Advocate Trauma Recovery Center, which is now embedded in three Chicago area hospitals, is helping people recover, even after their physical wounds are healed.
Safety rankings for Illinois hospitals drop
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Cook County jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Safety rankings for Illinois hospitals drop
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Only about 26 percent of Illinois hospitals earned "A" grades for safety, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
Oak Lawn jeweler, shot during July robbery, closing store after nearly a century in business
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
An Oak Lawn jeweler is reportedly calling it quits, closing his store after nearly a century in business.
Suburban trauma recovery center helping victims of crime
A trauma recovery center is helping victims of violent crimes put their lives back together.
A trauma recovery center is helping victims of violent crimes put their lives back together.
After kidney exchange, families meet for first time
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
After kidney exchange, families meet for first time: 'A small sacrifice — a big impact'
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.
Rick Calcutt's only hope was a kidney donation, but he worried a waitlist would take too long. And his wife, Marissa Calcutt, was not a match.



















