Reilly's Daughter Irish Soda Bread Contest Winners Selected

Kailey Bourke won airfare for a trip to Ireland by besting out nearly 100 other entries.

Chicago Ridge Mall Offers Sensory-Friendly 'Soothing Santa' Visit

Sensory-challenged kids can visit Santa and have their picture taken in comforting environment Dec. 9 at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Santa On The Green Kicks Off Local Holiday Shopping Season

Oak Lawn celebrates the beginning of the holiday season Nov. 24 with Santa On the Green and Small Business Saturday.

Midnight Terror House Opens For Another Year of Fear This Friday

Recently named Illinois 's #1 must-see haunt, Midnight Terror Haunted House opens Sept. 28 for the Halloween season in Oak Lawn.

Finding the One

Happiness is attainable

Fourth of July Parade, Party In Park, Fireworks in Oak Lawn

Everything you need to know about the Fourth of July in Oak Lawn, including times for the parade, Star Spangled Celebration and fireworks.

Oak Lawn Park District Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

Oak Lawn Park District pools open Memorial Day weekend and first weekend in June. Find admission and membership costs, and pool hours.

Oak Lawn And Hometown Plan 2018 Memorial Day Ceremonies

Take a moment out of your holiday weekend to remember the fallen on Memorial Day, 28. Ceremonies will be held in Oak Lawn and Hometown.

'She's The Reason I'm A Strong Woman:' Mother's Day Tribute

Bonnie Gesiakowski paid tribute to her mom and namesake, Bonnie Leubscher.

Eagle Scouts Pay Mother's Day Tribute To Their Biggest Fan

Eddie and Paul Seitz offer a Mother's Day tribute to their biggest fan, their mom Bonnie Gesiakowski of Hometown.

Ladies Philoptochos Society Offers Grecian Easter Treats

Order homemade Grecian Easter treats from the Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Hunt for Eggs and Hang With the Easter Bunny In Oak Lawn

The Easter Bunny hops into Oak Lawn Saturday, March 24, for the annual egg hunt on the village green.

Reilly's Daughter Hosts Annual Irish Soda Bread Contest

Grand prize is a trip for two to Ireland. Contest gets underway Saturday, March 10. Tell grandma to start baking.

Siblings Pay Mom's Magic Forward With Christmas Toy Drive

Eleven siblings honor their late mother's legacy with eighth annual "Share The Magic Toy Drive Inspired by Barbara Y. Aguirre" on Dec. 9

OLCHS Students Fulfill Christmas Wishes With Operation Santa

Oak Lawn Community High School students embark on Operation Santa to fulfill Christmas wishes of Oak Lawn residents in need, Dec. 4-8.

Chicago Ridge Lights The Tree Sunday Evening

Head over to Chicago Ridge for some festive frivolity Sunday, Nov. 26, when the village lights the tree.

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, What's Closed In Oak Lawn

From village hall to local schools, a look at holiday closings, plus what's open on Thanksgiving.

Oak Lawn Grocery Stores Open Thanksgiving Day 2017

Patch has rounded up grocery stores open Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2017, in the Oak Lawn area.

Santa On the Green and Shop Oak Lawn Kick Off Holiday Season

Oak Lawn celebrates the beginning of the holiday season Nov. 25 with Santa On the Green and Small Business Saturday.

Oak Lawn Tricksters Brave Cold Halloween For Treats And Scares

Video and photo highlights from 2017 Halloween in Oak Lawn.

Spookview Offers Spooky Fun Oct. 21 At The Oak View Center

Wear your costume for a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween activities this Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Oak Lawn Park District's Spookview.

First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn Offers Pumpkins Of All Shapes, Sizes and Colors

The First Methodist Church of Oak Lawn's Pumpkin Patch returns Oct. 15 through Oct. 31.

How Many Hot Dogs Can You Eat? Smilin' Clyde Holds Contest at Oak Lawn Children Museum's Fall Fest

Smilin' Clyde's Hot Dogs is looking for participants for a hot dog eating contest Sept. 24 at the Oak Lawn Children's Museum's Fall Fest.

All-new scares planned for Oak Lawn’s Midnight Terror Haunted House in 2017

CHICAGOLAND’S BEST HAUNTED ATTRACTION TURNS ACTORS LOOSE ON VISITORS, MIXES OLD SCHOOL SCARES WITH HIGH-TECH EFFECTS

LongHorn Steakhouse Opens Grill Hotline for Fourth of July Holiday

LongHorn Steakhouse Grill Masters are standing by to help you with your holiday grill preparations all day Sunday, July 2.

4th of July 2017: Fireworks Near Oak Lawn

Find fireworks displays across the south suburbs in Cook County and Will County.

Applications Being Taken To March in Oak Lawn's Fourth of July Parade

Want to march in Oak Lawn's Fourth of July parade? Applications being taken through June 26.

LongHorn Steakhouse Hotline Offers Advice on Holiday Grilling

LongHorn Steakhouse Grill Masters are standing by to help you with your holiday grill preparations all day Sunday, May 28.

St. Patrick's Day 2017: Parades, Festivals, Music, Baldrick's, Parish Parties and MORE

Paint the Southland green with this handy guide to St. Patrick's Day celebrations throughout the month of March.

Oak Lawn Kicks Off Holiday Season With Santa on the Green, Small Business Saturday

Photo highlights of Oak Lawn's Santa on the Green and Small Business Saturday.

Oak Lawn Chamber Celebrates 'Small Business Saturday' at Santa on the Green

Oak Lawn Chamber plans vendor fair, scavenger hunt free trolley rides and kids' activities at Metra Station on Nov. 26.

Creepy clowns converge on Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn on Nov. 4-5

Popular haunted attraction hosts extended clown takeover for two days only.

Oak Lawn Park District Collecting Treats for Troops

Throughout the month of October, Oak Lawn Park District will be collecting Halloween candy to donate to our troops.

Midnight Terror Haunted House Moves to Massive New Location in Oak Lawn

Improved Halloween attraction opening Sept. 29 in Oak Lawn is four times bigger and three times longer.

Midnight Terror Haunted House moves to massive new location in Oak Lawn

IMPROVED ATTRACTION OPENING SEPT. 29 IS OVER 4 TIMES BIGGER AND 3 TIMES LONGER

Oak Lawn Parks Plans Spectacular 2016 Fourth of July Star Spangled Celebration

After the parade head to Centennial Park for a full lineup of family fun on July 4, 2016. Completed schedule is included.

4th of July 2016: Fireworks Near Oak Lawn

Find Independence Day firework displays around Oak Lawn and beyond.

Yelp's Top Irish Spots Around Oak Lawn-Evergreen Park for St. Patrick's Day

Looking for a great place to dine, drink and sing on St. Patrick's Day? Maybe one of these will please, or share your favorite with us.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's Open, What's Closed in Oak Lawn

Find out what's open and closed in Oak Lawn on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, 2016.

Watch Lost 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' Scene

IMPRESS FRIENDS AND FAMILY with the behind-the-scenes story of this beloved holiday special, as told by the official Rankin/Bass historian.