Chicago Man Accused Of Carjacking Teen In Jewel-Osco Parking Lot

The man approached the teen sitting in her parked car while wearing a ski mask and ordered her out of the car at gunpoint, OLPD said.

Richards Grad Fatally Shot During 'Unsanctioned' Pop-Up Party At ISU

Randall Glass, 18, was shot at an unsanctioned party attended by hundreds of students early Sunday morning during ISU homecoming weekend.

Man Charged In Pair Of Bridgeview Jewelry Store Armed Robberies

Emad Elayyan was arrested in Chicago Ridge on Class X felonies for the robberies of Jawahir and Jerusalem jewelry stores, police said.

'Most Terrifying 30 Seconds Of My Life:' Inside The 7-Eleven Takeover

A witness tells Patch what it was like inside the Oak Lawn 7-Eleven store during a brazen takeover robbery.

Employees And Customers Robbed In Brazen Takeover 7-Eleven Robbery

Five men burst into an Oak Lawn 7-Eleven store Friday, ordering customers and employees to the floor and stealing their cash, OLPD said.

Hometown Man Possessed, Dissimenated Child Pornography: Police

Child sexual assault material depicting children under 13 had been uploaded from the Kik app and shared from the man's phones, police said.

Registered Sex Offender Had Over 100 Child Porn Images: Prosecutor

A repeat registered sex offender in Oak Lawn was placed on home confinement following a pretrial hearing on child pornography charges.

Oak Lawn Police Release More Traffic Enforcement Results

Oak Lawn police officers issued 95 citations and made 4 arrests, stopping 75 vehicles between Aug. 1-Aug. 15 in special STEP enforcement.

95th Street Reopened After Rollover Crash Involving Semi, 2 Cars

A rollover crash involving a semi and two vehicles shut down 95th Street at Keeler early Tuesday morning, news reports said. .

New Details Emerge In Chicago Ridge Mall Shooting

Teen's attorney claims three of the four shots were warning shots because the victim and his friend had tried to kill his client before.

1 Shot At Chicago Ridge Mall, Several In Custody: Police

Chicago Ridge police say there is no active shooter threat and the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident.

Woman Stabbed In Hodgkins Sam's Club Parking Lot, 3 In Custody

The woman was apparently stabbed near the fuel center in the Sam's Club parking lot in Hodgkins. No charges announced for three in custody.

82 Speeding Tickets Issued During Oak Lawn Speed Enforcement Detail

Oak Lawn police issued a total of 120 tickets for speeding and other violations during the July traffic enforcement campaign.

Arrest Made In 2022 Jewelery Store Robbery Where Owner Was Shot: OLPD

A 20-year-old man is charged in the Reichman Jewelry store robbery in July 2022. Search continues for two other accomplices, police say.

Over 70 Vehicles Found Vandalized In Oak Lawn 'Mass Graffiti Incident'

Most of the cars had "BLM" or "crack" spray-painted on them. Oak Lawn police have released doorbell camera images of a person of interest.

Oak Lawn Police Conduct Speed Enforcement Blitz Throughout July

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

Man Shoots Acquaintance At Burbank 7-Eleven: Police

Burbank police said the man called while officers were at the scene and admitted his involvement in the shooting.

1 Shot Inside Burbank Liquor Store, Gun Recovered At Scene

A man was shot Sunday afternoon inside Burbank Food, Liquor and Deli, police said. No one has been charged.

Oak Lawn Man Shot During Alleged Robbery Attempt Dies Of Wounds

A business owner shot the man during an attempted robbery, then drove off wounded hitting two cars and a semi-truck, Bridgeview cops say.

Oak Lawn DUI Patrols Hit Streets For Extended July 4th Holiday

Oak Lawn police will be actively looking for impaired drivers and seatbelt scoflaws now through July 8 during Independence Day celebrations.

1 Shot At 87th Street And Harlem After Vehicle Crash: Police

Cops investigate shooting at 87th and Harlem in Bridgeview. Police say incident appears unrelated to Summer Smash concert.

Shell Casings Found After 2 Disturbances On Same Block

Oak Lawn police cited and released several adults and teens over a dispute with a homeowner, then went back later for reported gunshots.

OLPD Memorial Day Campaign Nets Record 328 Seat Belt Citations

Oak Lawn police issued a total of 406 citations, including 328 seat beat violations, during Memorial Day 'Click It Or Ticket' campaign.

Active Shooter Threat Cleared At Chicago Ridge Mall: UPDATED

Chicago Ridge police said a gun was displayed during a verbal altercation at Chicago Ridge Mall. No shots were fired.

Father-Son Duo Appear In Court On Oak Lawn Pot Manufacturing Charges

Son currently on EM for pending cases detained until a hearing on possible pre-trial release violations, but judge won't add EM for new case

17 Pounds Of Pot Bagged For Sale, Cash Found In Raid On OL Home: Cops

The father-and-son duo were taken into custody after cannabis and cash were recovered in an early morning raid, Oak Lawn police said.

Justice Children Who Died In LaPorte County Crash Identified

An 11-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl died Saturday in a 2-vehicle crash in LaPorte County. Officials said driver disregarded a stop sign.

New Details Emerge In Plot To Kill Bridgeview Man: Prosecutor

The lovers and coworkers discussed sharing a life together and the Bridgeview man's routine in a plot to kill him, prosecutors said.

Girlfriend, Secret Lover, Charged In Bridgeview Man's Slaying: Police

The girlfriend of Arturo Cantu, 39, faces a solicitation to commit murder charge. She was in a secret romance with the shooter, cops say.

Unknown If Shooter Waited By Remote-Started Car In Bridgeview Slaying

Investigation continues in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Bridgeview man who was confronted near his remote-started car in a parking lot.

Mom Sentenced To 20 Years In 2003 Deaths Of Newborn Twin Sons

Antoinette Briley, 44, pled guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutors said she dumped her newborn babies in a trash bin in Stickney.

OL Drivers Really Distracted During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Oak Lawn police write 172 tickets for mostly hands-free violations during the April Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign.

Serious Injuries Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash On 87th Street

87th Street has reopened after Burbank and Oak Lawn police investigate a crash involving three vehicles with serious injuries.

Oak Lawn Man Nabbed Trying To Meet Child In Berwyn: Police

Investigators set up sting posing as the child after the man was discovered sending sexually explicit texts, Cook County Sheriff said.

Bullets Fly At Chicago Ridge Commons, Gunfire Erupts From 2 Cars: Cops

25 shell casings and a live round were found in the parking lot after four men in two cars began shooting at each other, police say.

2 Oak Lawn Men ID’d In Deadly Crash At 87th Street and Cicero Avenue

An 18-year-old and 20-year-old from Oak Lawn were identified as the deceased victims of Sunday evening's deadly crash in Hometown.

2 Dead In Crash At 87th Street and Cicero Avenue: Police

Two people died in a vehicle crash at 87th Street and Cicero Avenue. Hometown and Oak Lawn police are investigating.

Citizen Saves Child From Attempted Abduction, Driver Charged: Police

An alert citizen yelled and honked her horn when she saw a man trolling after a child in his SUV in unincorporated Stickney, police said.

Car Stolen At Dealership, Thief Drives Through Security Fence: Reports

Palos Hills police are investigating a motor vehicle theft at Baha Auto Sales.

Bridgeview Man On Electronic Monitoring Found With Drugs, Guns: Police

Cook County Sheriff's Police said investigators receive a tip that the 21-year-old man was selling drugs while on electronic monitoring.