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.

Oak Lawn Police Are Accepting Applications From New And Experienced Police Offcers

The Oak Lawn Police Department is accepting applications from new and experienced police officers. Applications are due Oct. 17.

Burbank Area Cleared And Power Restored After Vehicle Crashes Into Utility Pole: UPDATE

Traffic has reopened in Burbank and power restored after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole.

Meet Stitch And Bluey Saturday At Penny Lane School Open House In Chicago Ridge

Meet Stitch and Bluey at Penny Lane School's Open House this Saturday, Sept. 6, in Chicago Ridge.

Oak Lawn Police Target Impaired And Distracted Drivers, Seat Belt Scofflaws Over Labor Day Weekend

Oak Lawn police will be paying extra attention to the roads through Labor Day, Sept. 1, for impaired drivers and seat belt violators.

Clancy's Sallyfest Helps Local Families Hit By Hard Times With Music, Pig Roast, Raffles And More

Sallyfest kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, benefiting Patrick Juarez and Juli Radz, at Clancy's on 95th, featuring bands, food and raffles.

Squeezing In The Last Trip Of Summer Over Labor Day? What To Know In IL

Leaving town for Labor Day weekend? Here's what to know about gas prices and the best times for hitting the road in Illinois.

Ryan Kowalis wins Lexus Champions for Charity Raffle at Kennedy Golf Outing

Off to Pebble Beach in December to represent St. Coletta’s of Illinois

4th Annual Oak Lawn Chamber Fall Family Fest - 9/21

NEW Location - Richards High School!

Teeing up hope, one swing at a time

36th Annual Kennedy Golf Outing brings community together for a day of giving and friendly competition to support life-changing programs