'Little Palestine Way,' 'Wadea Al-Fayoumi Way' To Be Officially Dedicated Saturday

The community is invited Saturday, July 11, at 87th Street and Harlem to the dedication of Little Palestine Way, for food, music and henna.

Got Branches? Oak Lawn Public Works Crews Makes Final Sweep For Storm Debris

Oak Lawn public works crews will make a final sweep through the village for storm debris. Email the village if you still have branches.

Cultivating confidence at Navarro Farm

St. Coletta’s of Illinois returns to Navarro Farm for another summer of growth, responsibility and community inclusion

Family Desperate To Find 14-Year-Old Burbank Girl Missing Over 3 Weeks

Patricia "PJ" Perez, 14, of Burbank, has been missing since June 7. She was last seen near Mason Avenue and 79th Street.

Driving Possibility at St. Coletta’s 37th Annual Kennedy Golf Outing

Tee off to help every individual reach their full potential

Cooling Centers Open All Week In Oak Lawn And Hometown During Extreme Heat

Here's some information to survive the excessive heat, including Oak Lawn and Hometown cooling centers and where to report a power outage.

Flood Brothers Will Start Collection An Hour Earlier All Week In Oak Lawn Due To Extreme Heat

Flood Brothers asks Oak Lawn residents to have their trash cans out by 5 a.m. or risk missing their regular collection.

DOJ opinion raises concerns about future of community living for people with disabilities

St. Coletta’s CEO urges families and advocates to stay informed and speak out

Oak Lawn Police Crack Down On Impaired And Unbuckled Drivers In July 4 Traffic Safety Campagin

The Independence Day campaign will focus on impaired driving and seat belt violations through July 6.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois Behavioral Health Clinic launches gardening group

New program transforms underutilized greenhouse into a hands-on space for wellness, learning and growth

Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Raffle Jackpot Expected To Cross $1 Million Threshold In Wednesday Drawing

Park Lawn's progressive raffle keeps rolling over, where the jackpot is expected to exceed $1M for the June 24 drawing. Tickets on sale now.

Early Morning Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Restaurant In Oak Lawn

Mashawee Guy Restaurant in Oak Lawn suffered significant damage in an early morning blaze Monday.

Let The Cat Distribution System Work Its Magic At Kitties For Keeps' Adoption Event At Oak Lawn Petco

Let the cat distribution system work its magic Saturday, June 20, at Kitties For Keeps' adoption event/supply drive at the Oak Lawn Petco.

Summer tradition brings smiles and community connection

All Saints Lutheran Church resumes summer picnics for participants in St. Coletta’s Community Day Services program

Disaster Outreach Center Open At Oak Lawn Library To Assist Residents In Applying For Low Interest Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a disaster outreach center June 15-June 26 at the Oak Lawn Library for storm relief.

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Chicago Bears are the latest to leave IL for greener pastures

Second Round Of Storms Blow Through Oak Lawn Area

100 mph straight-line winds tear through the Oak Lawn area during a second round of violent storms.

Oak Lawn Parks Suffer Tree Damage, Closures

The Oak Lawn Park District is assessing tree and branch damage in parks while some facilities are closed due to tree damage.

Bridgeview And Markham Courthouses Remain Closed Friday Due To Ongoing Power Outages

The Circuit Court of Cook County has issued temporary procedures for matters scheduled to be heard Friday, June 12.

Justice Man Charged With Possession, Dissemination Of Sexually Explicit Images Of Children

The man admitted to asking other social media users to share sexually explicit images of children, police said.

Village Of Oak Lawn Issues Protocol For Reporting Tree Damage, Storm Cleanup, Power Outages

Oak Lawn Village Manager Tom Phelan shares useful information for residents weathering Wednesday's storm. Get ready for Thursday!

After The Storm: Power Outages, Downed Wires And Road Closures Left In Storm's Wake

Storm damage updates and alerts for Oak Lawn, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Palos, Alsip-Crestwood and Beverly-Mt. Greenwood. Updated 1X.

Big Boy No. 4014 Chugs Through South Suburbs In Honor Of America's 250th Birthday

Rail fans, history buffs and area residents gathered to watch the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 chug through the south burbs. Watch the video.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois launches spring appeal to preserve historic Blessed Mother statue

Campaign invites community to protect cherished symbol of faith, history and care

IL Senate Makes 'Little Palestine Way' Honorary Street Designation On Harlem Avenue Official

“Little Palestine Way” street designation along Harlem Avenue honoring the contributions of Palestinian-Americans is now a reality.

105th Street And Kilpatrick Intersection Temporarily Closed For Major Sewer Improvements

The 105th Street and Kilpatrick intersection will be temporarily closed through June 15 for major sewer improvements.

Seat Belt Violations Plummet During Oak Lawn Police Memorial Day Holiday Enforcement Campaign

Oak Lawn police issued 156 seat belt violations during Memorial Day Holiday traffic enforcement campaign, compared to 277 tickets in 2025.

Oak Lawn Community High School Offers Free Breakfast And Lunch For Students 18 And Under During Summer

Free breakfast and lunch will be available to students age 18 and under at Oak Lawn Community High School June 9 through July 16.

Local Business Spotlight: Krapil’s Steakhouse & Patio

A longtime Chicagoland dining destination known for steakhouse classics and a welcoming patio atmosphere.

Kennedy School celebrates Class of 2026 graduates

Eleven students honored for perseverance, growth and achievement during commencement ceremony

'Zero Excuses' Click-It-Or-Ticket Campaign Underway In Oak Lawn For Memorial Day Weekend

Oak Lawn police officers will conduct high-visibility enforcement focusing on seat belt violations during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Children's Museum In Oak Lawn Debuts Queen Of Hearts Raffle To Support Play-Based Education

The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's queen of hearts raffle will be pulled every Thursday at PD's Place. The first drawing is May 28.

Oak Lawn, Hometown PD Stake Out Dunkins' Friday For Special Olympics Cop On A Rooftop

Oak Lawn and Hometown police are helping raise funds for Special Olympics IL, this Friday, May 15, for 'Cop on A Rooftop' at local Dunkins.

May Crowning honors tradition at St. Coletta’s of Illinois

Celebration marks launch of campaign to preserve historic Blessed Mother statue

Victim In Oak Lawn Trailer Fire Dies

A deadly fire that killed a man in the Airway Mobile Home Community has been determined “accidental," the Oak Lawn fire chief says.

Fire Tears Through Mobile Home, Injures 1 In Oak Lawn

A mobile home was gutted by fire, injuring a man, at the Airway Mobile Home Community in Oak Lawn, officials said.

Encore Car Wash Celebrates Mother’s Day with Half-Off Washes and Free Towels for Moms

Moms can enjoy the Encore Wash for just $12.50 on Sunday, May 10th at the Oak Lawn and Plainfield locations and receive complimentary towels

Coletta’s Crossing Bakery Now Open to the Public

Fresh cookies available for walk-in purchase or advance order

Kennedy School students dance the afternoon away at annual prom celebration

Najee L. and Jesna J. crowned 2026 Prom King and Queen

Fan Fest Celebrates All Pop Culture Fandom Saturday At Oak Lawn Public Library

The Oak Lawn Public Library will host the popular Fan Fest featuring all genres of pop culture Saturday, May 9 for cosplay, comics and more.