A combined 48 registered sex offenders are listed as living in Oak Lawn and Hometown, 43 of whom are classified as sex predators.
Oak Lawn police said the 20-year-old fugitive was arrested in Batavia on suspicion of attempted carjacking in April, where shots were fired.
As part of a cross-country criminal enterprise, shoplifters sold items from CVS, Mariano's, Target and Walgreens at Chicago storefronts.
A 24-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge in what police believe was a targeted shooting at the Miami Motel.
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.
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.
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.
Police release statement that a bicyclist died as a result of a traffic crash Monday morning involving a Burbank police vehicle.
The Oak Lawn family just wants to rent heavy equipment to clean up the charred remains of their home, and buy some diapers.
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 will be paying extra attention to seat belt scofflaws, impaired and distracted driving now through Labor Day weekend.
The 19-year-old man remains hospitalized in stable condition after undergoing surgery for an abdomen wound, police said.
Cook County prosecutors will proceed with a weapons charge against an Arab American teen whose violent arrest was captured on viral video.
Both drivers clocked driving at 110mph and 90mph upon impact in crash that killed a woman and critically injured her son, prosecutors said.
The drivers police say caused a fatal 4-vehicle crash Sunday in Oak Lawn face reckless homicide and aggravated DUI charges.
Three people were also injured, one with life-threatening injuries. Oak Lawn police say alcohol may have been involved.
Bridgeview police shut down 79th Street between Roberts Road and 78th Avenue after a motorcyclist collided with a pickup truck.
Calm co-workers at Chicago Ridge towing company were able to avert tragedy by convincing the armed employee to surrender, police said.
A disconsolate employee faces felony gun, assault and restraint charges in a workplace incident where two guns were found, police said.
The teen injured in a violent arrest by Oak Lawn police captured on a citizen's video leaves Cook County Juvenile Court using a walker.
The teen captured in a video being punched by Oak Lawn cops who say he was resisting arrest and carrying a gun faces juvenile felonies.
Oak Lawn police and village officials pledge full cooperation with Illinois State Police investigation.
Police chief said officers' use of force accelerated because they feared for their safety. Dash-cam video released of 17-year-old's arrest.
Video surfaces appearing to show officers hitting a young man who Oak Lawn police claim was resisting arrest and had a gun.
The man fled on foot after robbing the Huntington Bank branch Friday morning in Burbank, the FBI says.
Oak Lawn police said the gun confrontation stemmed from an argument over tips at the grand opening of the bar under new ownership.
Three juveniles from Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge are charged with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly blowing off fireworks in the mall.
Oak Lawn police officers handed out more than 370 tickets over the holiday while cracking down on impaired driving and seatbelt violations.
The car's engine was on fire when the driver lost control and crashed into Scissor Hands Salon, Oak Lawn fire chief says.
The three suspects were busting glass display cases at Reichman Jewelers and shot an employee who confronted them, Oak Lawn police said.
Oak Lawn police will be watching for impaired, unbuckled and distracted drivers now through July 5 ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
Chicago Ridge police said the robbers smashed the glass cases at Kay Jewelers and made off with $180,000 worth of jewelry. Watch the video.
A juvenile is charged in the November 2021 slaying of 15-year-old Suri Davis, who was found shot in a Justice apartment complex.
Oak Lawn police wrote 381 tickets during the "Click It, Or Ticket" Memorial Day period, which included 282 seat belt citations.
Edward Janiszewski, 37, of Oak Lawn, is ordered held without bond on first-degree murder charge in the death of his 8-week-old daughter.
Charges upgraded for Edward Janiszewski, 37, after the Cook County Medical Examiner said his daughter died as a result of child abuse.
The residents were arrested with others who prosecutors said swindled more than $26 million in life insurance benefits from 10 victims.
The infant died Sunday in what is believed to a case of shaken baby syndrome. Police said dad admitted to slamming baby's head on a cushion.
Oak Lawn police said the man threatened to come back with brothers and "shoot this place up."
Three men wearing reflective construction vests shot at a driver pumping gas, who fled after a possible targeted shooting, police said.