Son guns down father inside suburban Chicago home: police
A son allegedly shot and killed his father Monday night in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.
A son allegedly shot and killed his father Monday night in southwest suburban Oak Lawn.
Video gambling debate in Chicago area grows over crime, revenue concerns
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.
Teen charged in suburban Chicago back-to-back restaurant burglaries
An 18-year-old has been charged after two burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Hog Wild Restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the south suburbs, according to Oak Lawn police.
An 18-year-old has been charged after two burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Hog Wild Restaurant and a pizza restaurant in the south suburbs, according to Oak Lawn police.
Oak Lawn man charged in Chicago shooting after 7-Eleven robbery
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
An Oak Lawn man is in custody a month after he allegedly shot another man who confronted him outside a 7-Eleven following a robbery in Chicago's Loop.
Woman, 76, found dead in Oak Lawn; person of interest identified
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.
Chicago duo charged in gaming machine burglaries in southwest suburbs
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
Two Chicago men are charged as suburban police investigate recent break-ins targeting gaming machines at local businesses.
18-year-old charged in Oak Lawn video gaming machine burglaries: police
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.
Train derailment near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge halts service
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Train derails near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge; Metra riders face major delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Freight train derails in Chicago Ridge
A freight train derailed Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago Ridge.
A freight train derailed Wednesday morning in suburban Chicago Ridge.
Some suburban schools closed today after 'serious' safety threat
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
Some suburban schools are closed today after a “very serious and threatening message," officials said.
2 elderly siblings found dead during welfare check in Oak Lawn
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
Two elderly siblings were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside an Oak Lawn home Thursday afternoon during a police welfare check.
Chicago faces growing risks from hidden meth labs and counterfeit pills
Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.
Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.
Police found missing Oak Lawn man
Chicago Police have found an Oak Lawn man who was missing.
Chicago Police have found an Oak Lawn man who was missing.
Oak Lawn police: 2 missing teen girls located
The missing girls were found safe on Thursday and reunited with their families, according to Oak Lawn police.
The missing girls were found safe on Thursday and reunited with their families, according to Oak Lawn police.
Tensions rise in Oak Lawn after $825K settlement in teen beating case
A tense and chaotic scene unfolded inside Oak Lawn Village Hall as about 20 community members and activists were kicked out of a meeting by police, who said the gathering violated the Open Meetings Act.
A tense and chaotic scene unfolded inside Oak Lawn Village Hall as about 20 community members and activists were kicked out of a meeting by police, who said the gathering violated the Open Meetings Act.
Tensions rise in Oak Lawn after $825K settlement in teen beating case
The city of Oak Lawn recently settled with the family of a teen at the center of this video from 2022. It shows the officer punching the teen during the arrest.
The city of Oak Lawn recently settled with the family of a teen at the center of this video from 2022. It shows the officer punching the teen during the arrest.
Oak Lawn settles lawsuit over violent 2022 arrest of Bridgeview teen
The Village of Oak Lawn approved a settlement with Hadi Abuatelah, whose violent 2022 arrest sparked outrage.
The Village of Oak Lawn approved a settlement with Hadi Abuatelah, whose violent 2022 arrest sparked outrage.
Oak Lawn, IL, settles lawsuit over violent 2022 arrest of Bridgeview teen
The Village of Oak Lawn approved a settlement with Hadi Abuatelah, of Bridgeview, whose violent July 2022 arrest went viral on social media and sparked outrage in the community.
The Village of Oak Lawn approved a settlement with Hadi Abuatelah, of Bridgeview, whose violent July 2022 arrest went viral on social media and sparked outrage in the community.