26 Taken To Hospital After Tent Collapses During Company Event

Cintas, which makes uniforms and corporate apparel, was hosting an event for its workers in Bedford Park when the tent collapsed.

Chicago Man, Teen Threatened To Shoot Man In Head In Carjacking: PD

Damarco Vaughn, 19, faces charges as does a 17-year-old teen who police said stole a vehicle at gunpoint from a man in Chicago Ridge.

Bank Robbed At Gunpoint In Oak Lawn: FBI

Police said the man, believed to be in his 40s or 50s and possibly wearing a wig, demanded money and showed a handgun.

Indiana Man Nabbed During Burglary In Progress: Oak Lawn Police

Oak Lawn police apprehended a 22-year-old man believed responsible for a string of car burglaries earlier this month.

Oak Lawn Police Plan Labor Day DUI Enforcement Patrols, Checkpoints

The high-visibility Labor Day enforcement campaign in Oak Lawn runs from Aug. 18 through the early morning hours of Sept. 5.

Oak Lawn Cops Defend Probe, Close Deadly Crash Investigation

“Based on all of the evidence gathered, this was a tragic accident," Oak Lawn cops say, defending Murod Kurdi crash investigation.

Family Demands AG Probe At Driver's Traffic Ticket Court Hearing

The family of Murod Kurdi who was killed in front of his home demand criminal charges for the driver who admitted having two drinks.

Oak Lawn Travel Agent Accused Of Scamming Families Faces Charges

Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identity theft.

Oak Lawn Investigation Into Deadly Crash 'Fatally Flawed:' Attorney

“I don’t want to be liable for someone walking in front of my car," driver allegedly told police after fatally hitting Murod Kurdi on June 5

Oak Lawn Woman Brings Loaded Handgun Into Wheaton Courthouse: Police

Suheir Barham, 47, faces weapons charges after prosecutors said DuPage County deputies found a gun with one bullet in her backpack.

77-Year-Woman Found Dead In Home, Death Ruled A Homicide

Burbank police found the woman Tuesday afternoon during a well-being check. Police believe it to be an isolated incident.

Drunken Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 3-Year-Old Boy: Police

A South Holland man faces aggravated DUI charges in a crash that left a child dead and injured three of his family members in Oak Lawn.

Neighbors' Panicked 911 Calls Released By Attorney In Fatal Crash

911 calls reveal moments after Murod Kurdi, 28, was fatally struck by a driver who allegedly admitted to having “two drinks."

Oak Lawn Police Make 6 DUI Arrests, Issue 354 Seat Belt Citations

Oak Lawn police issue 434 traffic citations during the July 4th seat belt and impaired driver safety campaigns.

Man In Wig Robs Oak Lawn Chase Bank: Police

The man was armed with a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the bank tellers, police say.

2 Accused Of Beating Up Elderly Man, Driving Through Crash Scene: Cops

The two men beat and robbed an elderly man at a gas station in Oak Lawn and slammed into another car in Burbank fleeing the scene, cops say.

Harlem Avenue and 84th Street Now Open

Harlem Avenue and 84th Street are now open following an accident Friday evening where a car hit a light pole, Bridgeview police said.

Bridgeview Man Gets 18 Years For Enticing Girl To Take Explicit Photos

Brandon T. Hanahan, 26, of Bridgeview, pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal child pornography charges.

OLPD Issues Astonishing 309 Seat Belt Tickets Memorial Day Weekend

Oak Lawn police issue 384 citations during Memorial Day enforcement period, including 309 seat belt tickets.

Oak Lawn Police Ask Residents To Register Door Cameras With Village

Registering security cameras will increase the efficiency of video evidence collection after a crime has occurred, Oak Lawn police said.

Robbers Cut Hole In Wall, Enter And Rob Jewelry Store: Oak Lawn Police

Three men cut a hole in the wall of an empty business and entered Ramallah Jewelry, where they laid in wait for the store owner, police say.

2 Shot In Dispute Over Gold Chain That Carried Over To The Patio: Cops

The dispute started in the Menards parking and carried over to the Patio, police say. A diner tells what it was like inside the restaurant.

Chicago Ridge Cop Hit By Teen Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop: Police

The Oak Lawn teen was known to area police for previous attempts to elude traffic stops, police said.

Stranger Offers Ride To Elementary School Student At Bus Stop: Police

Chicago Ridge police are placing extra patrols around bus stops and schools after the driver of a rusty pickup truck offered a kid a ride.

'Hot Rods To Hell:' Illegal Street Takeover Causes Mayhem In Hometown

Hometown police chief says they do have some information on Sunday's takeover of the Mercy Mosque parking lot.

Juvenile Charged In Attempted Child Luring, Said It Was A 'Joke:' Cops

Oak Lawn detectives identified the vehicle from plate readers, where a juvenile passenger asked a boy if he wanted candy, police said.

Burbank Restaurant Shooting Ruled A 'Murder-Suicide:' Police

Burbank police said a man entered Frank's Chicago Shrimp House and shot a female employee multiple times before turning the gun on himself.

2 Dead In Shooting At Burbank Restaurant

The man and woman were found lying on the floor with gunshot wounds at Frank's Chicago Shrimp House in Burbank, police said.

$100,000 Reward Offered For Fugitive Bridegroom On The Lam: FBI

Accused of stabbing his Burbank bride of less than 24 hours to death, Arnoldo Jimenez, 41, is believed to be hiding out in Mexico.

Hoax School Shooter Swat Call Threatens OLCHS During Student Events

The "male caller"said he was inside Oak Lawn Community High School and would start shooting during after hours student events, police said.

Police Ask For Public's Help In Finding Missing Burbank Man

Brian Torres, 33, of Burbank, has been missing since Sunday, April 9.

Plate Readers Hit On Stolen Car, Nets Glock, 140 Grams Of Cannabis

A Chicago couple in a stolen Infinity face multiple felonies when a gun and cannabis were found in the car, Oak Lawn cops said.

Oak Lawn Police Crack Down On Distracted Driving In April

Oak Lawn police will target hands-free cell phone violators during Distracted Driving Awareness Month throughout April.

Flames Sweep Through Tent Set Up For Iftar At Bridgeview Restaurant

Bridgeview officials said a tent set up for the meal after Ramadan caught fire outside Al-Bawadi Grill. Video.

166 Citations Issued During OLPD's St. Patrick's Day Traffic Detail

Oak Lawn police issued 166 citations during the St. Patrick's Day enforcement period, including a stolen vehicle arrest.

Nephew Charged In Stabbing Attack On Uncle: Bridgeview Police

A 23-year-old Bridgeview man is being held without bail on charges of aggravated domestic battery.

Justice Man Nabbed In Ruse Burglary: Cook County Sheriff

The man was found in his vehicle with the jewelry his accomplices stole from an elderly homeowner in Leyden Township, police said.

Legal Guardian Accused Of Trying To Suffocate 6-Year-Old Ward

The prosecutor said the Stickney woman "crushed" the boy's face into a pillow when he wouldn't stop crying because he was afraid of the dark

Oak Lawn Police Beef Up Patrols For St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Oak Lawn police will be on the lookout St. Patrick's Day weekend for seatbelt scofflaws and impaired driving.

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