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.
Man poked by needle device hidden on gasoline nozzle at Chicago Ridge gas station
A man filling up his gas tank at a Chicago Ridge gas station was poked by a needle that was on the nozzle, police said.
Special Report: Truck driver shortage causing consumer prices to rise
Right now, the trucking industry needs a few more good drivers. Sixty-thousand to be exact.
The Allman Betts Band headlines Chicago RidgeFest Friday
The Allman Betts Band is headlining the Chicago RidgeFest Friday night.
Suburban teenager gets late grandfather's truck refurbished, thanks to Make-a-Wish
Jacob's grandfather's truck had undergone a two-and-a-half year makeover. Part of the reason it took so long is because they struggled to get parts.
Man killed in Chicago Ridge crash after fleeing expressway traffic stop
A Chicago man died in a crash Friday in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop on Interstate 57.
Chicago Ridge Mall closed after brawl in food court
The Chicago Ridge Mall was shut down Saturday afternoon after minors got into a brawl in the food court. Police say no shots were fired.
Metra suspending service Monday, CTA stops service until Monday morning
On Sunday night, the CTA announced that all train and bus service would be suspended until Monday morning. Metra announced late Sunday that Monday's train service was completely canceled.
Numerous suburbs set curfews as officials brace for unrest
Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park and Chicago Ridge joined the city of Chicago Sunday night in placing curfews on citizens.
Chicago Ridge man killed in vehicle crash on I-294 near suburban Indian Head Park
The driver of the GMC, a 50-year-old man of Chicago Ridge, was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
1 killed, 1 injured in crash on I-294 in Chicago Ridge
Darrion Talley, 21, was northbound on I-294 about 3:30 a.m. when he moved his Nissan Maxima across several lanes of traffic and hit a disabled Chevrolet Cruze that was parked on the right shoulder near milepost 18, Illinois State Police said.
Oak Lawn village manager charged in Chicago Ridge hit-and-run that critically injured man
The village manager of Oak Lawn has been charged in an October hit-and-run crash that critically injured a man in the south suburbs.
Oak Lawn village manager arrested in hit-and-run that critically injured man
Charges are pending against the village manager of Oak Lawn after he allegedly left the scene of a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge.