Hands-on projects bring history to life in Maria Demakis’ classroom
Bakeries across the south suburbs are cranking out the paczki for Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17.
The newly merged Salem and Pilgrim UCC congregations will host a prayer vigil Sunday, Feb. 15, at New Hope United Church of Christ, Oak Lawn
Metra says freight partners have reported tracks will be open for the Thursday morning rush hour, but commuters should anticipate delays.
Chicago Ridge police say Metra SWS service may not be restored until Thursday after a freight derailed.
The community is invited to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 10, with open skating and an open house
Participants celebrate their first cookies while gaining skills, certification and paid experience through a Dignity in Pay–funded program
Have a plan for getting home safe from a bar or a party after the Super Bowl, and take care of your designated driver.
Start searching for your favorite programs in the Spring 2026 digital program guide. Registration for Oak Lawn residents is underway.
If you happened to buy a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at the Justice Exxon Station, you may have just won $550,000 in the Jan. 28 pull.
SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns
It was the Oak Lawn Eagles day to shine at the 16th annual Oak Lawn Park District's Special Rec All Stars Basketball Day.
Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Oak Lawn.
Come pack the house this Sat., Jan. 24, at Richards High School and cheer on the Oak Lawn Eagles, Pep Squad and Junior Jordans.
Enjoy the thrill of a Treasure Hunt at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Orland Park - January 19-31, 2026
Calling the Oak Lawn Public Library's year-long first responder's exhibit a "morale booster," Oak Lawn firefighters honor its curator.
St. Germaine School will hold a raffle for tickets to the Chicago Bears Los Angeles Ram divisional playoff. Drawing is on Jan. 15.
Coletta’s Crossing Bakery to sell cookies and other goodies
Skating and hockey resume when the new and improved Oak Lawn Ice Arena reopens Jan. 14, with the first open skate set for Jan. 19.
Olivia Gorney and Ryan LaCount, of Chicago, welcomed their little girl, who was born 12:50 a.m. Jan. 1 at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Join St. Linus for an evening of Texas Hold ‘Em, Craps, Roulette and Blackjack, Jan. 23, for the parish fundraiser at the Lyric Theater.
Oak Lawn police will be ramping up patrols for impaired and distracted drivers through Jan. 5.
Work to rehabilitate the Harlem Avenue bridges over 95th Street in Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn will start Friday, Dec. 5.
With 2 or more inches of snow accumulation, Oak Lawn residents are reminded of the snow parking ban along designated snow routes.
While the Oak Lawn village board wasn't happy about settling, they decided it was in the best interests of village taxpayers.
Give Hope a Home. Because Everyone Deserves One.
Oak Lawn police focusing on unsafe drivers, Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Decades of dedication and leadership continue to support individuals with developmental disabilities
Oak Lawn police released numbers from the fall traffic enforcement campaign from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3.
Army Rifleman James R. Bennett was wounded twice fighting during World War II, in France on Aug. 13, 1944, and in Germany on Dec. 13, 1944.
Joe Reich - of Troop 609 partners with the VFW to organize a flag retirement event as part of his journey to Scouting’s highest honor.
Wish the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 250th birthday, Monday, Nov. 10, at TC's Too in Oak Lawn, featuring prizes, pipers, cake and more.
Oak Lawn and Hometown will hold Veterans Day ceremonies in their respective communities Tuesday, Nov. 11.
HJR 0046 designates a section of Harlem Avenue as “Little Palestine Way,” honoring the countless contributions of Palestinian-Americans.
The foster-based rescue group, Kitties for Keeps, will host a pet adoption event and donation drive Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Oak Lawn Petco.
Jean R. Leavengood honored as donors and participants gather to celebrate a space that enhances programs and community
A celebration of life will be held next month for Tracey Land, 52, the victim of a fatal stabbing at Chick-Fil-A in Oswego.
Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 2.
Sample Greek cuisine and take some homemade pastries home Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 at St. Nicholas's Greek Food and Pastry Fair in Oak Lawn.
Chicago Ridge and Bridgeview announce traffic safety initiative on Harlem Avenue through Oct. 31 in response to last month's fatal crash.