Justice Gas Station Sells Winning $550,000 IL Lucky Day Lotto Ticket

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.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

Oak Lawn Eagles Soar At Special Recreation All Stars Basketball Day

It was the Oak Lawn Eagles day to shine at the 16th annual Oak Lawn Park District's Special Rec All Stars Basketball Day.

Arctic Cold To Freeze Oak Lawn: Where To Find Warming Centers

Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Oak Lawn.

Pack The House Saturday At Richards High School For Oak Lawn Special Recreation All Stars Basketball Day

Come pack the house this Sat., Jan. 24, at Richards High School and cheer on the Oak Lawn Eagles, Pep Squad and Junior Jordans.

Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday

Enjoy the thrill of a Treasure Hunt at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Orland Park - January 19-31, 2026

Firefighters Honor Oak Lawn History Librarian Tom Javorcic With Regulation Firefighter's Coat

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 Holds Raffle For Tickets To Chicago Bears-LA Rams Playoff Game

St. Germaine School will hold a raffle for tickets to the Chicago Bears Los Angeles Ram divisional playoff. Drawing is on Jan. 15.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois relaunches bakery job training program with Dignity in Pay grant support

Coletta’s Crossing Bakery to sell cookies and other goodies

Oak Lawn Ice Arena Set To Re-Open In January After Extensive Upgrades

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.

'Isn't She Lovely:' Baby Winona First Baby Born In 2026 At Advocate Christ Medical Center

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.

Place Your Bets At St. Linus Casino Night, Featuring The Hat Guys At The Lyric Theater

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 Increase Patrols For Buzzed Drivers On New Year's Eve

Oak Lawn police will be ramping up patrols for impaired and distracted drivers through Jan. 5.

Rehab On Harlem Avenue Bridges Over 95th Street Starts Friday In Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge And Oak Lawn

Work to rehabilitate the Harlem Avenue bridges over 95th Street in Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn will start Friday, Dec. 5.

'Oh, The Weather Outside Is Frightful:' Oak Lawn Enacts Parking Rules Along Designated Snow Routes

With 2 or more inches of snow accumulation, Oak Lawn residents are reminded of the snow parking ban along designated snow routes.

Oak Lawn Settles For $825K With Former Bridgeview Teen Punched By Cops In Violent Arrest Video

While the Oak Lawn village board wasn't happy about settling, they decided it was in the best interests of village taxpayers.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Announces $2,000 Giving Tuesday Match

Give Hope a Home. Because Everyone Deserves One.

Oak Lawn Police Target Seat Belt Scofflaws, Impaired And Distracted Drivers Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Oak Lawn police focusing on unsafe drivers, Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, over the Thanksgiving holiday.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois Honors William “Bill” Rybak with Humanitas Award

Decades of dedication and leadership continue to support individuals with developmental disabilities

Oak Lawn Police Release Results Of Fall Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Oak Lawn police released numbers from the fall traffic enforcement campaign from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3.

Illinois Treasurer Returns Purple Heart That Belonged To Late World War II Veteran From Oak Lawn

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.

Giving Back Through the Stars and Stripes

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.

OO-RAH! Toast The Marines On Their Milestone 250th Birthday Monday At TC's Too In Oak Lawn

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.

Veterans Day Ceremonies Set For Tuesday In Oak Lawn and Hometown

Oak Lawn and Hometown will hold Veterans Day ceremonies in their respective communities Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Harlem Avenue's Honorary 'Little Palestine Way' Street Designation Clears IL House, Heads To Senate

HJR 0046 designates a section of Harlem Avenue as “Little Palestine Way,” honoring the countless contributions of Palestinian-Americans.

Meet Your New Best Friend At Kitties For Keeps' Cat And Kitten Adoption Event Saturday At Oak Lawn Petco

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.

Generosity brings new outdoor pavilion to St. Coletta’s of Illinois

Jean R. Leavengood honored as donors and participants gather to celebrate a space that enhances programs and community

Union Brothers Start GoFundMe For Bridgeview Man Slain In Oswego Chick-Fil-A Stabbing

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 Crack Down On Scary Drunken And Drugged Driving During Halloween Season

Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 2.

St. Nicholas Greek Food Fair Offers Samples, Pastries, Cooking Demos Saturday and Sunday

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.

In Response To Fatal Crash, Bridgeview And Chicago Ridge Partner In Safety Initiative On Harlem Avenue

Chicago Ridge and Bridgeview announce traffic safety initiative on Harlem Avenue through Oct. 31 in response to last month's fatal crash.

Oak Lawn Residents Have Lingering Questions Over Transition To New Waste Hauler

Patch answers residents' lingering questions about Oak Lawn's transition to the new waster hauler, Flood Brothers, which took over Oct. 1.

Annual Evening Reception Raises Over $100,000 for Special Children's Charities

More than 300 tickets purchased for the annual Evening Reception at Allium at Blue Plate Catering, which benefitted SCC.

Fall Fest brings fun, laughter and community spirit to St. Coletta’s

Inflatable games, pumpkin decorating and new pavilion make this year’s celebration extra special

Park Lawn Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Directors

New members bring over 60 years of combined professional experience and volunteer leadership.

New Waste Hauler Flood Brothers Takes Over Garbage Pickup Starting In October

Flood Brothers will provide weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste in the Village of Oak Lawn effective Oct. 1.

Dr. Sarah Dynia Honored with Prestigious Roland Hemond Award at Rate Field

South Sider and Stuffed Love founder Dr. Sarah Dynia honored with the Roland Hemond Award for service, hope, and community impact.

Oak Lawn Police Launch Child Safety Passenger Enforcement Campaign

Oak Lawn police will participate in Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 22 to Sept. 30, with stepped up enforcement of child passenger laws.

Preschoolers Of Oak Lawn Park District On Quest To Collect 1,000 Pieces Of Plastic For 'Buddy Bench'

Oak Lawn Park District preschoolers are aiming to collect 1,000 pieces of Level Two Recyclable ​Plastics for a buddy bench by Oct. 15.

Cook County Health Officials Identify 2nd Suburban Measles Case, Possible Exposure At O'Hare Airport

The unvaccinated 4-year-old acquired measles from international travel and passed through terminal 5 at O'Hare on Sept. 11.