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.
Cook County prosecutor said the suspect was arrested Sunday at O'Hare Airport, stepping off a plane arriving from the Dominican Republic.
A man and a 15-year-old girl were taken into custody in the March home invasion targeting an elderly woman in Oak Lawn, police said.
New details emerge about Chicago Ridge stabbing, where a 21-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder of his father.
Francisco F. Duran, 21, faces second-degree murder charge in death of 46-year-old father, who died of multiple stab wounds.
A man was shot Tuesday evening on Cicero Avenue after words were exchanged with another driver, Oak Lawn police chief said.
A 47-year-old man was found deceased in a Chicago Ridge home, a person of interest is in custody, police said.
Oak Lawn police issued 78 "hands free" violations during April "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" campaign.
Chicago Ridge man charged in aggravated vehicular carjacking in Oak Lawn.
After firing shots at a witness, Oak Lawn police said the suspects crashed into a tree and then tried to carjack an "innocent young mother."
ISP will conduct a roadside safety check Saturday, April 16, checking for impaired drivers, revoked licenses and reckless driving.
Chicago police used the vehicle owner's cell phone to track the carjacking suspect to his girlfriend's house, prosecutor said.
Chicago Ridge police release image of man believed to have stolen the veterans' donation bucket at Jessie's Tavern.
Oak Lawn police said Audi Q7 had distinctive features and release image of suspect in Cicero Avenue shooting that wounded 14-year-old.
The 14-year-old Chicagoan and 18-year-old Evergreen Park resident were pursued by people in an SUV that began shooting at them, police say.
Oak Lawn police release new details in home invasion targeting an elderly woman, as the search continues for four suspects.
Burbank police found several shell casings in the 8600 block of West Laramie Avenue.
Eight catalytic converters were heisted March 9 to March 10, targeting Honda CRVs and Mitsubishi Outlanders, Oak Lawn police said.
Bail was set at $1 million for a 16-year-old Orland Park student who is being charged as an adult with shooting another teen in Oak Lawn.
18-year-old man shot Wednesday evening in Oak Lawn has been taken to the hospital. Police say the situation is "all very fluid."
Oak Lawn police will be running extra patrols for impaired and distracted drivers during the St. Patrick's Day revelry from March 11-18.
Richards principal said there was no threat to students or staff. The school plans to increase random searches and security measures.
The Oak Lawn man claims he shot his brother six times in self-defense during an argument, prosecutors said. Bail is set at $1 million.
Due to the storm, Oak Lawn police urge motorists to exchange insurance information if involved in an accident without injuries.
A new platform enables Oak Lawn police to access residential and business security systems, cutting down on time to gather video evidence.
UPDATE: Charges pending for a carjacking suspect arrested after long standoff in Oak Lawn. Second suspect still at large, police say.
Oak Lawn police are investigating a series of smash-and-grab burglaries during the overnight hours of Dec. 20.
Oak Lawn police are planning extra DUI and seat belt patrols during the Christmas and New Year holidays through Jan. 3.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after threatening to shoot up high schools in Burbank, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park and Palos Hills, police say.