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.

Dist. 220 Reavis School Board Accepts Resignation Of Teacher Accused Of 'Inappropriate Behavior'

The teacher resigned last month after being accused of 'inappropriate behavior' by a student. No criminal charges have been filed.

Power Restored At Industrial Drive And 76th Avenue, But Snapped High-Voltage Poles Remain A Mystery

Power has been restored Industrial Drive and 76th Avenue, but cause of snapped power line poles remains a mystery, Bridgeview police say.

Ski-Masked Robber Holds Up Burbank Liquor Store At Gunpoint: Police

The ski-masked robber held up the Oak Park Liquor Store at gunpoint, then fled on foot, Burbank police said.

Family Of Missing Justice Man Grateful For 'Precious Gift Of Closure' After His Body Is Found Near Roadway

Authorities confirm the body of a deceased male found Saturday in Willow Springs is a 21-year-old Justice man reported missing on Nov. 11.

Armed Smash-And-Grab Crew Swipes Camaro From Driveway, 2 Other Stolen Cars Found At Scene: Burbank Police

The crew, armed with guns and rifles, smashed into another vehicle parked on the driveway using another stolen car, Burbank police said.

Former Summit Police Chief Guilty Of Bribery, Conspiracy And Obstruction Charges After 7-Day Federal Trial

John Kosmowski, 59, of Homer Glen, found guilty of conspiring with Summit building inspector of taking a bribe to transfer a liquor license.

New Details Emerge During Pre-Trial Detention Hearing For Son Accused Deadly Beating Of Father

The son believed his father was using dark magic, poisoning him, and causing him to hear voices, the prosecutor said.

59-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Chicago Ridge Apartment Determined To Be Homicide, Suspect in Custody: Police

Chicago Ridge police called the homicide an “isolated, domestic-related event.” Medical examiner said man died of injuries from an assault.

Seat-Belt Violations Plunge From Triple Digits In Oak Lawn PD's Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Mobilization

Seat-belt violations plunged from the triple digits to 85 in Oak Lawn police's recent Thanksgiving traffic enforcement campaign.

Three-Vehicle Crash In Burbank Sends 2 To Hospital After Vehicles Hit Residence, Front Steps

Three vehicles crashed near 79th Street and Le Claire Avenue Monday afternoon in Burbank, sending one vehicle hurtling into a residence.

Chicago Ridge Woman Handed 21-Year Sentence After Copping Plea To DUI in 2023 Crash That Killed Siblings

Christine Brocious was 2.5 times above the legal limit after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI in fatal 2023 crash in Winfield.

Vehicle Crashes Into Oak Lawn Home, 4 Occupants Of Vehicle Injured

The four occupants of the vehicle were transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Driver Who Crashed Into St. Laurence High School Was Driving On A Suspended License: Police

The driver accused of crashing into St. Laurence was cited for DWLS, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

SUV Crashes Into St. Laurence High School After Hours, Students On Remote Learning

St. Laurence High School officials said the driver was not a student or anyone associated with the school.

Smash-And-Grab Crew Target Businesses In Southwest Suburbs

Sweeping broken shards of glass and surveillance video, all calling cards from a smash-and-grab crew operating overnight in Burbank.

Driver Having Medical Emergency Crashes Into Oak Lawn Home

No one inside the home was hurt. The driver was taken to a hospital.

Worth Man Accused Of Robbery, Kidnapping In Oak Lawn Home Invasion

Oak Lawn police said the Worth man was found with jewelry and other item taken during the home invasion.

Death Investigation Of 2 People Found In Burbank Home Determined To Be Murder-Suicide: Police

There were no prior calls for service at the residence involving either individual, Burbank police said.

Girl, 12, Reported Missing In Oak Lawn Has Been Found: Updated

Oak Lawn police have located a 12-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday evening.

Driver Flashed His Lights, Hit The Gas Before Crashing Into A Car In Chicago Ridge Intersection: Prosecutor

The 19-year-old Bridgeview man accused in a fatal crash had more than four times the legal limit of THC is his blood, prosecutor said.

Bridgeview Man, 19, Charged In Crash At 99th Street And Harlem Avenue That Killed 1, Injured 2

Nooraldein Ghnaimat is facing felony charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide is due in court Friday, Sept. 19 in Bridgeview.

2nd Suspect In Sproat Avenue Home Invasion To Be Detained While Case Is Pending: Police

A second suspect, Alonzo Gause, 32, has been charged in the armed home invasion in May, OLPD said.

Oak Lawn Police Write Record Breaking 496 Seat Belt Citations During Labor Day Driving Safety Enforcement

Oak Lawn issued a total of 600 driving citations Labor Day enforcement campaign from Aug. 15 to Sept. 2, including 496 seat belt citations.

Oak Lawn Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash At 99th Street And Harlem Avenue, 3 Injured

Chicago Ridge police say they understand the community's ongoing concerns about traffic safety at the intersection of 99th and Harlem.

Suspect Arrested In Oak Lawn Home Invasion, Warrant Issued For Accomplice: Police

Oak Lawn police have arrested a suspect in an armed home invasion in May. An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect.

Man Who Fled Arizona On Charges Of Secretly Filming People Found Living In Oak Lawn: Sheriff

The Cook County Fugitive Apprehension Unit and U.S. Marshals received a tip that the Arizona man may be living in Oak Lawn, authorities said

Oak Lawn Police Unveil Results Of Speed Enforcement Campaign, Issues 136 Tickets

Oak Lawn police wrote 136 speeding tickets during the “Speeding Catches Up With You” enforcement campaign July 8 through Aug. 1.

Illegal Tinted Windows Lead To Discovery Of Stolen Loaded Glock On Cicero Avenue: Police

Despite it being daytime, the Oak Lawn cop said he could not see the driver through the tinted windows, prompting a traffic stop.

One Sniff Is All It Took: Chicago Ridge Police K9 Storm Assists In Large-Scale DEA Drug Seizure

The recovered kilos of cocaine recovered from a luxury SUV in unincorporated Will County had a $1 million street value

Former Worth Township Supervisor Sentenced To 18 Months Probation For Role In Red-Light Scandal

"Several years ago, I made a terrible mistake. It was selfish and foolish, and it was wrong," contrite ex-SafeSpeed consultant said.

Oak Lawn HVAC Technician And Homeland Security Snitch Gone 'Rogue,' Handed 13-Years For Drug Trafficking

Feds say Oak Lawn man was a DHS confidential informant, who had cultivated a “corrupt relationship” with a DEA agent while selling cocaine.

Oak Lawn Police Remind Residents 'Speed Kills' In Traffic Enforcement Campaign To Curb Speeding

Oak Lawn police are stepping up enforcement in an effort to reduce speeding throughout July.

1 Shot In Possible Road Rage Incident Under Bridge Near 100th Street And Harlem Avenue

A witness told police that the two drivers got into a traffic altercation, resulting in one of the involved parties getting shot.

Oak Lawn Police Make 1 DUI Arrest And Issue 331 Seat Belt Citations During Fourth of July Enforcement

Oak Lawn police issued a total of 378 traffic citations during the Fourth of July enforcement period from June 20 to July 5.

Bridgeview Man Nabbed In Oak Lawn After Burglary In Progress: Police

Oak Lawn police said the man broke a window at a residence and then stole items out of a vehicle.