Illegal Chop Shop Busted At Bridgeview Public Storage Facility, 2 In Custody: Police

Bridgeview police said they received a tip of a possible illegal chop shop at Public Storage on Harlem.

Family Says Boy With Ties To Chicago Area Was Gunned Down By Israel Defense Forces In West Bank

Family and friends gathered in Chicago's southwest suburbs Tuesday night to honor the life of the teenager, Ammar Hayamel.

Feds Break Up Massive Fentanyl And Cocaine Drug Lab In Oak Lawn Apartment, Lovers Charged: Cops

Federal agents believe an Oak Lawn apartment was used as a drug lab rather than a primary residence in months long drug investigation.

OL Seat Belt Citations Drop 31 Percent During Memorial Day Enforcement

Oak Lawn police issued a total of 257 citations, including 227 seat beat violations, during the Memorial Day 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign.

Unoccupied Truck Hit By Metra Train Had Stalled On Tracks: Police

The unoccupied dump truck struck by a Metra train on May 16 had stalled on the tracks when the driver jumped out, Hometown police say.

Oak Lawn Police Ramp Up Memorial Day Seat Belt Patrols

From now until Memorial Day, which this year falls on May 26, Oak Lawn police remind motorists to "Click It Or Ticket." OLPD is watching.

Vehicles Parked In Driveways Severely Damaged

Two vehicles were severely damaged during the overnight hours of May 9, reports said.

Driver 'Cited And Released' In Fiery Crash

The Chicago man accused of crashing into a box truck, causing both to erupt in flames was cited and released, police say.

Hometown Man Charged In Neighbor Dispute That Prompted Police Alert

UPDATE: A Hometown man is facing charges after police said he displayed a gun in an ongoing dispute with a neighbor.

School Bus On Way To Richards High School Involved In Crash

Chicago police told the CHSD 218 superintendent that a car veered in front of the bus.

Amnesty Week Offers Chance To Clear Up Overdue Tickets In Cook County

From April 14 through April 18, motorists can clear up overdue moving violation tickets without incurring additional collection fees.

Man Accused In Violent Bridgeview Crash Found Dead In Cook County Jail

A man accused of stealing a Bedford Park cop car and USPS truck before a crash that injured two kids was found dead in jail, sheriff said.

Suspect Nabbed After OL Resident Finds Him Lurking In Garage: Police

The man lifted his sweatshirt to show what appeared to be a gun after the homeowner found him malingering in his garage, OLPD says.

Sex Trafficker Nabbed In Undercover Sting At Bridgeview Motel: Sheriff

The 38-year-old Joliet man posted online ads soliciting "dates" for a woman he employed as a sex worker, Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Suspect In Violent Bridgeview Crash Faces Charges In 3 Different Towns

The suspect remains hospitalized with injuries related to a horrific crash that critically injured two children in Bridgeview, police said.

Man Swipes Cop Car, USPS Truck, Injures Child In Crash: Police

Bridgeview cops said a man swiped a Bedford Park police car and carjacked a mail truck before crashing into a car at 87th St. and Roberts.

Car Crashes Into Shuttered Restaurant In Bridgeview, Driver Critical

A possibly intoxicated woman suffered a serious leg injury after she crashed into the former View Restaurant, Bridgeview police said.

Victims Identified In Oak Lawn Basement Fire: Police

Two men who died in a basement fire in Oak Lawn have been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner.

Employee Argument Escalates In Gunfire At Bridgeview Business: Police

Two employees of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions were brandishing guns outside the business before the shooting occurred, police said.

Oak Lawn Police Receive Federal Grant For Special Traffic Enforcement

The federal grant will enable Oak Lawn police to continue conducting traffic and seat belt enforcement patrols during high risk periods.

Fugitive Bridegroom Extradition From Mexico To U.S. May Take A Year

Over the 12 years Arnoldo Jimenez spent running, Burbank police and the FBI never stopped fighting to bring justice for Estrella Carrera.

Man Tied To Justice Shooting Nabbed After Pursuit In Oak Lawn: Police

The Oak Lawn man led police on a high-speed chase and was caught after he crashed into another car. Officers found a 9mm gun, police said.

Foot Chase With Carjacker Ends In OL Children's Museum Lot: OLPD

The convicted felon and recent parolee is facing attempted carjacking and possession of a machine gun charges, Oak Lawn police said.

Fugitive Groom Captured In Mexico After 12 Years On The Run: FBI

Arnoldo Jimenez, 43, fled the U.S. in May 2012 after he was tied to the stabbing death of his Burbank bride, FBI said.

Trooper, K-9 Injured In I-55 Crash: Police

The driver was charged with driving too fast for conditions and a Scott’s Law violation, according to police.

Palos Man Released With Pretrial Conditions In Fatal Oak Lawn Crash

"This is your wake-up call," judge tells a 19-year-old man for his alleged role in a crash that killed a father and injured his daughter.

Midlothian Man, 27, Dies In Crash At SW Highway And Cicero Avenue

Oak Lawn police said the vehicle that was struck slammed into a vacant oil change business in a crash that left a man dead early Tuesday.

Seat Belt Violations Dominate Oak Lawn Holiday Traffic Enforcement

Oak Lawn police wrote a total of 249 citations for occupant restraint, child safety seat, speeding and impaired driving during the holidays.

'​Sick' Mall Prank May Have Been Device Mimicking Gunfire: Cops

Police believe a report of gunfire inside Chicago Ridge Mall may have been a device mimicking a gunshot that forced an orderly evacuation.

‘Prank’ Evacuates Chicago Ridge Mall, Cops Say No Evidence Of Gunfire

Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom followed by several people, possibly juveniles, running for the exits, Chicago Ridge police said.

Oak Lawn Police Bolster Patrols To Curb Holiday Drunken Driving

DUI enforcement patrols will be highly visible in Oak Lawn during the Christmas holidays through Jan. 2.

Man Accused Of Shooting 2 Vehicles On Cicero Avenue Ordered Detained

The shooting left one driver with a graze wound, with gunfire striking a car full of teens in the McDonald's drive-thru, prosecutors said.

146 Seat Belt, 3 Child Safety Citations issued Thanksgiving Weekend

Oak Lawn police wrote 150 tickets during the Thanksgiving 2024 traffic safety campaign, which included 146 seat belt citations.

Drugs, Guns Found In Raid On Burbank Residence

Neighbors were awakened by two large booms as Burbank police searched a home, where two men were charged with multiple narcotics offenses.

Oak Lawn Woman Pleads Guilty To PPP Loan Scheme While State Employee

The former state employee was ordered to pay restitution after she allegedly received over $20,000 in fraudulent PPP loans.

2 Vehicles Shot In Traffic On Cicero Avenue: Oak Lawn Police

The shots are believed to have been fired from another vehicle that was in traffic on Cicero Avenue Thursday evening, Oak Lawn Police said.

Jewelry Store Robbers Wore Slenderman, 'Uncle Bobby' Masks: FBI

The armed crew wore 'Uncle Bobby' and 'Slenderman' masks in the Jawahir and Jerusalem heists during their multi-state crime spree, FBI said.

Oak Lawn Cops To Crack Down On Scary Impaired Driving This Halloween

Oak Lawn police will be cracking down on scary impaired driving and seatbelt scofflaws during Halloween festivities through Nov. 1.

44 Sex Offenders In Oak Lawn, 5 In Hometown: 2024 Safety Map

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Oak Lawn and Hometown

Alleged Chicago Gang Member Charged In 'Mass Graffiti Incident:' OLPD

The Chicago man is accused of spray-painting dozens of vehicles with "BLM" and "Crack" in Oak Lawn, Alsip, Worth, Chicago Ridge and Palos.