Cake, Kief, Vapes, Baby Teeter, Glo-Extracts Found In Traffic Stop

Assorted cannabis products and cash were recovered from a 19-year-old Burbank man's trunk during a traffic stop, Oak Lawn police said.

Accused Sausage Thief Threatens Jewel Employee With Box Cutter: Police

A Chicago man is accused of displaying a closed box cutter at an employee who confronted him as he was stealing sausage from Jewel.

Suspects In 2022 Oak Lawn Home Invasion Arrested In Texas, Chicago

The last of the suspects in a violent home invasion of an elderly woman in March 2022 are now in custody, one after a car chase in Texas.

Burglary Crew GPS Tracking Device Led To Arrest Of Oak Lawn Man: Cops

Detectives arrested a member of a home burglary crew after tracking his SUV to the scene of a break-in on the North Shore, authorities said.

Driver Fends Off 2 Would-Be Carjackers In Oak Lawn

A driver thwarted an attempted carjacking in Oak Lawn by firing shots at two armed suspects, who fled in a white Dodge Charger.

Let's get serious about real gun control

General Assembly has passed bill passes bill 5855 while ignoring programs like project exile which has reduced crime by over 50%

Oak Lawn Police Release Results From Holiday Traffic Campaign

Oak Lawn police ramped up enforcement efforts leading up to the holidays, adding 106 hours of traffic enforcement.

Suspect Charged In Reilly's Daughter Ruse Burglary: Police

A Chicago man accused of posing as an electrical inspector and taking a cash box has been charged with burglary and theft.

Ruse Burglar Targets Oak Lawn Bar, Swipes Cash Box

The man walked into Reilly's Daughter and identified himself as an electrical inspector, then stole a cash box, police say.

2 Hit With Lumber In Stickney Township Home Invasion: Police

The homeowner opened the door thinking it was a relative, when he encountered a man holding a piece of lumber, Cook County police said.

Concealed Carry Permit Holder Shot 2 In Chicago Ridge Mall Shooting

A Chicago man is charged in the shooting outside Chicago Ridge Mall. Police say the shooting was related to a domestic disagreement.

Shots Fired Outside Chicago Ridge Mall, 'Numerous' People Interviewed

Chicago Ridge police said multiple shots were fired Thursday evening outside of Buffalo Wild Wings at the mall. The gun was recovered.

Hospital Shooting Update: Rockford Man Was Fatally Shot After Scuffle

The Chicago man charged in the fatal shooting outside of Christ Hospital was currently out on bond for felony resisting, prosecutor said.

Charges In Fatal Shooting Of Rockford Man Outside Of Christ Hospital

A Chicago man is charged with first degree murder after a Rockford man died when he was shot outside of Christ Medical Center early Saturday

Gun Found In Locker At Richards High School, Student Arrested: Police

The gun was found when the student's locker was being searched because of a strong odor of marijuana, Richards principal said.

Thanksgiving 2022 DUI And Seat Belt Enforcement Score Card

Oak Lawn police wrote 290 tickets during the "Click It, Or Ticket" Thanksgiving enforcement period, which included 190 seat belt citations.

New Details Emerge From Chicago Ridge Mini-Mart Armed Robbery

The suspect forced an employee and customer at The Detour mini-mart to put cash and merchandise into a large black bag, police said.

Chicago Ridge Teen Slain In Hazel Crest

William Talliaferro, 17, was shot in the right eye early Saturday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner.

2 Chicago Ridge Cops Certified As 'Drug Recognition Experts'

Chicago Ridge police officers receive training to identify if someone is driving while impaired on drugs when no alcohol abuse is detected.

82-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck By Minivan Crossing 95th Street

A pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Oak Lawn has been identified as an 82-year-old Chicago woman.

Chicago Ridge Man's Cause of Death 'Undetermined'

Cook County Medical Examiner could not determine the manner of death for a man found deceased in his home after a “domestic altercation.”

Oak Lawn Police Issue 154 Tickets During Halloween Enforcement

Oak Lawn police released enforcement numbers during the Halloween enforcement period from Oct. 16 through Nov. 1.

Multiple Shots Fired At X's And O's, Bartender Wounded In Calf: Police

A patron fired nine shots when he was asked to leave the bar because he brought in his own liquor, Bridgeview police said.

Bank Robbed In Oak Lawn, Suspect At Large: FBI

A masked man robbed the US Bank branch in Oak Lawn Wednesday morning, the FBI said.

43 Sex Offenders Call Oak Lawn Home: 2022 Safety Map

A combined 48 registered sex offenders are listed as living in Oak Lawn and Hometown, 43 of whom are classified as sex predators.

Fugitive Would-Be Carjacker Arrested In Batavia On Warrant: Police

Oak Lawn police said the 20-year-old fugitive was arrested in Batavia on suspicion of attempted carjacking in April, where shots were fired.

Oak Lawn Man At Center In Bust Of $7.5M Interstate Fencing Ring: Cops

As part of a cross-country criminal enterprise, shoplifters sold items from CVS, Mariano's, Target and Walgreens at Chicago storefronts.

Bail Denied For Chicago Man Tied To Shooting At Oak Lawn Motel: Police

A 24-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge in what police believe was a targeted shooting at the Miami Motel.

Nationwide Warrant Issued For Suspect In Attempted Oak Lawn Carjacking

Jerome D. Fears, Jr., 20, is sought for the attempted carjacking of a young mom in April. Oak Lawn Village Board calls repeal of SAFE-T Act.

Bridegroom Remains Lone Chicago Fugitive On FBI's Ten Most Wanted List

The hunt continues for Arnoldo Jimenez, who is wanted for the May 2012 murder of his bride, whose body was discovered in her Burbank condo.

Bicyclist Identified In Fatal Crash With Burbank Police Vehicle

Denise "Dee" Blidy, 66, was a retired nurse and a resident of Burbank. She died of injuries after being struck by a Burbank police vehicle.

Bicyclist Dies In Crash Involving Burbank Police Vehicle

Police release statement that a bicyclist died as a result of a traffic crash Monday morning involving a Burbank police vehicle.

GoFund Me Started For Oak Lawn Family Displaced By Mobile Home Fire

The Oak Lawn family just wants to rent heavy equipment to clean up the charred remains of their home, and buy some diapers.

Man Found Dead In Chicago Ridge Home, Death Investigation Underway

Chicago Ridge police have identified a "person of interest" after a 62-year-old man was found deceased in a home. Cause of death is unknown.

Oak Lawn Police Beef Up DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day Weekend

Oak Lawn police will be paying extra attention to seat belt scofflaws, impaired and distracted driving now through Labor Day weekend.

Dad Shoots 19-Year-Old Son In Domestic Altercation: Oak Lawn Police

The 19-year-old man remains hospitalized in stable condition after undergoing surgery for an abdomen wound, police said.

Weapons Charge Will Be Pursued For Teen In Viral Oak Lawn Arrest Video

Cook County prosecutors will proceed with a weapons charge against an Arab American teen whose violent arrest was captured on viral video.

Drivers Were Weaving And Racing Before Fatal Oak Lawn Crash: Police

Both drivers clocked driving at 110mph and 90mph upon impact in crash that killed a woman and critically injured her son, prosecutors said.

Drivers Charged In Fatal Oak Lawn 4-Vehicle Crash

The drivers police say caused a fatal 4-vehicle crash Sunday in Oak Lawn face reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges.

Passenger Who Died In Oak Lawn Crash ID'd, 2 Drivers In Custody: COPS

Three people were also injured, one with life-threatening injuries. Oak Lawn police say alcohol may have been involved.