Convicted Felon Lying In Fetal Position In Grass Found To Be Carrying A Stolen Gun: Police

A Chicago Ridge police officer noticed the gun in the Hickory Hills man's waistband when he rolled over in his sleep, police said.

3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold

Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into “illegal activities” at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.

Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Woman In Oak Lawn Elementary School Parking Lot

A 49-year-old Oak Lawn man reportedly exposed himself to a woman who was walking her dog near Hannum Elementary School, police said.

Bridgeview Man Who Exposed Himself To Woman In Business Charged With Misdemeanor: Police

Chicago Ridge police said the man was masturbating while following a woman in a business and fled when she confronted him.

Ex-Husband Detained In Elderly Wife's Slaying, Ordered To Cook County Jail: Judge

Charles Buss, a retired Oak Lawn firefighter, was ordered detained in the alleged slaying of his former wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76.

Ex-Husband Charged In April Shooting Death Of Oak Lawn Woman

Missouri resident Charles Buss, 81, is charged in the shooting death of his ex-wife, Maryanne Buss-Kincaid, 76, in her Oak Lawn home.

Burbank Teen, 14, Missing 6 Weeks Located In Chicago: Police

Patricia "PJ" Perez was located Tuesday in Chicago. She was sent to a hospital for observation, her mother said.

Lisle Man Dies While In Oak Lawn Police Custody, Illinois State Police Conduct Independent Probe

The 43-year-old man reportedly ingested an unknown substance before he became unresponsive and was taken to the hospital, ISP said.

Former Summit Police Chief Gets 3 Years For Taking $10,000 Bribe To Help Transfer Liquor License: US Attorney

“Corruption by law enforcement officials strikes at the heart of government,” attorneys said at the former chief's sentencing.

Burbank Girl, 14, Has Been Missing For One Month, Mother Desperate For Information

Mother and advocates pin hopes on green dot showing missing Burbank girl as being active on her TikTok account, who was last seen June 7.

Bridgeview Brouhaha Blasts Off On Fourth Of July, Fireworks Shot At First Responders: Police

When people started shooting fireworks at first responders, Bridgeview police returned in an armored vehicle to break up the crowd.

Psychedelic Mushrooms, Cannabis And Loaded Gun Discovered In Oak Lawn Man's Car: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's Police said the Honda Accord was initially pulled over because the driver and passengers weren't wearing seatbelts.

Methadone Clinic Owner In A Fix, Accused Of Bilking $75M From Medicaid For Services Never Rendered

The Palos Park man and owner of an Oak Lawn methadone clinic allegedly billed $75M to Medicaid for therapy services that never happened.

Oak Lawn Woman Killed In Deadly I-57 Crash, IDOT Worker Injured

A passenger vehicle and IDOT SUV had pulled over to the shoulder of I-57 when both were struck by another vehicle, ISP said.

South Suburban Men Ordered Detained In Ambush of 16-Year-Old Oak Lawn Youth: Judge

“They drove to where they knew he’d be, that’s a threat,” the judge said.

Fugitive Bridegroom Accused Of Killing Bride Extradited From Mexico To United States: FBI

A year after his capture in Mexico, Arnoldo Jimenez is extradited to U.S. to face first-degree murder charge of his Burbank bride in 2012.

Bridgeview Woman Charged With Shooting At Chicago Police Officers During Attempted Traffic Stop In Brighton Park

Alexia Castellanos, 19, of Bridgeview, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with four felony counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Second Arrest Made In La Cocina De Mama Restaurant Burglary Targeting Gaming Machines

A 24-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn and Worth, OLPD said.

'Suspicious Person' Found In Possession Of Burglary Tools, Live Ammo: Police

An alert citizen, who received the Smart911 notification, observed one of the men walking near 101st Street and Kilbourn Avenue, police said

Alsip Man Disarmed Of Gun At Chicago Ridge Mall After Struggle: Police

Chicago Ridge police officers noticed a bulge in the man's waistband as he was walking into the mall, according to the charges.

Teen Reported Missing In Oak Lawn

Ma'leiah Bigelow, 16, was last seen April 28 in Oak Lawn.

High School Senior Accused Of Shooting Father During FaceTime Call With Cousin

The 18-year-old was talking to his cousin on FaceTime and threatened to shoot his father if he came through the door, the prosecutor said.

1 Arrested In Connection To Bar Burglary Targeting Video Gaming Machines: Oak Lawn Police

Dionus Neely, 21, believed to be part of a crew heisting video gaming terminals, is facing charges for the Just My Luck burglary.

1 Dies In Fiery Crash At Central Avenue And 110th Street

A fatal car accident shut down Central Avenue for several hours Sunday on the Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn border.

Oak Lawn Man Accused In Loop Convenience Store Shooting Arrested At 97th And Pulaski: CPD

The Oak Lawn man who was shoplifting items shot an employee when confronted outside a downtown convenience store, Chicago police said.

Death Of Oak Lawn Woman, 76, Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner

Police said a caretaker found the woman unresponsive on Sunday, describing the incident as "domestic in nature."

Pedestrian Identified as 56-Year-Old Chicago Man In Fatal Bridgeview Hit-And-Run

A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in Bridgeview has been identified as a 56-year-old Chicago man, police said.

St. Patrick's Day Not So Lucky For 174 Seat Belt Scoflaws

Oak Lawn police release numbers from their St. Patrick's Day traffic enforcement period from March 13 through March 23.

Swatting Bomb Threat Puts Richards High School On Soft Lockdown

Oak Lawn police searched the school and did not find any bombs. It was determined that the threat was a swatting incident.

Second Suspect Charged In String Of Burglaries Targeting Video Gaming Machines In Oak Lawn, Worth Summit

The 18-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn, Worth and Summit, OLPD said.

Bridgeview Man, 20, Arrested After Holding Mom, 13-Year-Old Brother At Gunpoint: Police

The younger brother walked to the Bridgeview police station, claiming his older brother had threatened him with a weapon, cops said.

18-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged In Video Gaming Terminal Burglaries In Oak Lawn, Worth

An 18-year-old Chicago man took part in a burglary crew that ransacked video gaming machines in Oak Lawn and Worth restaurants, OLPD said.

4 Dogs Stolen From Oak Lawn Man's Garage

"The feel is awful. It's like, I cannot get good sleep every night for a month now," owner Chen Du said. A $5,000 reward has been offered.

Missing 28-Year-Old Stickney Woman Located, Back With Family

Giselle Jimenez, 28, has been located and found safe, Stickney police said.

Chicago Ridge Tow Truck Driver Accused Of Stealing And Selling Crashed Vehicles On I-94

The tow truck driver presented a junk car company with fake paperwork indicating he had the authority to sell the cars for scrap, ISP said.

Oak Lawn Man Identified As Victim In Bridgeview Double Shooting Outside Pool Hall: Police

The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the victim in a double-shooting outside a pool hall as 31-year-old Juan Rendon of Oak Lawn.

Double Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured At Bridgeview Pool Hall

A group of men playing pool at Cue Balls was followed out by another group before gunfire was exchanged, Bridgeview police say.

Burglars Use Sledgehammers To Break Into Oak Lawn Restaurant And Smash Open Slot Machines

"We kind of built this room off to the side so it wouldn't really take away the ambiance of the restaurant," owner Nick Perakis said.

'Serious Safety Threat' To Dist. 123 Schools Deemed 'Unsubstantiated Swatting Incident:' Police

Oak Lawn police interviewed a 'person of interest' but determined the person was a victim whose identity was used to make an online threat.

Dist. 123 Elementary Schools Declare 'Emergency Day' Friday Due To 'Serious Safety Threat'

Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 Superintendent Paul Enderle said the district received an email threatening violence at Kolmar School.

Elderly Siblings' Deaths In Oak Lawn Ruled Murder-Suicide: Cook County Medical Examiner

Both siblings died from gunshot wounds to the head in a murder-suicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner said.

Pair Accused In Slaying Of 31-Year-Old Mom At ATM Ordered Detained

A judge ordered the 2 people accused of gunning down 31-year-old Jonnie Angel Klein at an ATM to be detained following a court hearing.

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Wheaton Courthouse

The woman sent her backpack through the Xray machine at the courthouse, when a deputy noticed a loaded handgun, DuPage County sheriff said.

Chicago Ridge Woman Held On $1.5M Bond In Connection To Fatal Crash

Christine Brocious faces charges after police said she T-boned another vehicle with two people who have since died since the June 29 crash.