Catalytic Converter Crime Wave Hits Oak Lawn

Eight catalytic converters were heisted March 9 to March 10, targeting Honda CRVs and Mitsubishi Outlanders, Oak Lawn police said.

Bail Set At $1M For High School Student Accused of Shooting Teen

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 Shot In Oak Lawn, Shooter Believed No Longer In Area

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 Ramp Up St. Patrick's Holiday DUI Patrols

Oak Lawn police will be running extra patrols for impaired and distracted drivers during the St. Patrick's Day revelry from March 11-18.

Gun Found At Richards High School, Student Arrested: Police

Richards principal said there was no threat to students or staff. The school plans to increase random searches and security measures.

Oak Lawn Medical Student Shoots Brother 6 Times: Police

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.

Stay Off Roads, File Accident Reports Later If No Injuries: OLPD

Due to the storm, Oak Lawn police urge motorists to exchange insurance information if involved in an accident without injuries.

Residents, Businesses Urged To Register Security Cameras

A new platform enables Oak Lawn police to access residential and business security systems, cutting down on time to gather video evidence.

Carjacking Suspect In Custody, 2nd At Large After Standoff: Cops

UPDATE: Charges pending for a carjacking suspect arrested after long standoff in Oak Lawn. Second suspect still at large, police say.

4 Businesses Burglarized In Landscape Brick Smash-And-Grabs

Oak Lawn police are investigating a series of smash-and-grab burglaries during the overnight hours of Dec. 20.

Oak Lawn Police Plan DUI and Seat Beat Patrols During Holidays

Oak Lawn police are planning extra DUI and seat belt patrols during the Christmas and New Year holidays through Jan. 3.

Reavis Student Accused Of Posting School Shooting Threat

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.

Man Shot At Burbank Gas Station

Burbank police are investigating a shooting at the Speedway gas station late Thursday evening.

Fake Sex Ads Lure '16 Johns' Into Sex Sting: Cook County Sheriff

More than a dozen men were arrested in Bedford Park after responding to ads advertising sexual services, Cook County Sheriff said.

Missing Teen From Burbank

Aniya Killis, 17, has been located. She is safe.

16-Year-Old Oak Lawn Student Charged With Texting Bomb Threats

A fifth student from Oak Lawn Community High School is charged with disorderly conduct for threatening to blow up the school, police said.

Needle Found Hidden On Gas Pump Handle In Chicago Ridge: Police

When the man went to squeeze the trigger on the gas handle, a needle with a white substance stuck him in the hand, police said.

Reavis Sophomore Fatally Shot In Chicago Waiting For Ride-Share

The 15-year-old boy was standing on the sidewalk in Chicago's Heart of Italy neighborhood when gunfire erupted from a vehicle, police said.

Teen's Shooting In Apartment Complex An 'Isolated Incident': Cops

Police dredge lake of neighboring apartment complex looking for evidence in shooting death of Justice teen gunned down in apartment hallway.

Homeowner Thwarts Attempted Theft of BMW On Thanksgiving Day

Oak Lawn police believe the same crew to be involved in three attempted vehicle thefts on Thanksgiving, triggering a community alert.

15-Year-Old Justice Girl Gunned Down In Apartment Building

The Argo High School sophomore was dropped off by the school bus and was later found dead in the hallway of a gunshot wound, cops said.

Richards Student Charged With Texting Threats To School

A 16-year-old Richards student accused of sending threatening texts to the school is being charged as a juvenile for disorderly conduct.

Students Texted Bomb And Shooting Threats For 'Prank': Police

The three students, from Oak Lawn Community High School and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, are charged with texting threats to schools.

Passenger In Stolen SUV That Crashed Knew It Was 'Hot': Police

The passenger in an SUV stolen in a Chicago carjacking was found hiding under another vehicle after a search, prosecutors said.

Parents On Edge Over Bomb, Shooting Threats Made Against Schools

A Dist. 123 student allegedly posted online threat againt Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School. Parents on edge over recent school threats.

More Bomb Threat Texts Sent To Oak Lawn And Palos Students

The FBI is assisting Cook County Sheriff and local police in evaluating another round of threatening texts sent to south suburban schools.

2 Suspects From Carjacking, Car Chase Now In Custody: Police

Two people who lead police on a chase from Indiana related to a carjacking are now in custody, Oak Lawn police said.

8 Catalytic Converters Stolen In 1 Night

The thefts occurred during the overnight hours of Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 in Oak Lawn, similar to thefts in Mount Greenwood the same time.

Buick Encore Grabbed In Hometown Co-op Carjacking

The two suspects threw the woman to the ground and wrestled away her car keys, Hometown police said.

Student Brawl Puts Richards High School on Hard Lockdown

The fight may have started from an unfounded report that a student had a gun, police said.

39 Sex Offenders In Oak Lawn-Hometown: 2021 Safety Map

There are 34 sex offenders in Oak Lawn and five in Hometown, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

95th & Pulaski Area Cleared After Major Collision: OLPD

Oak Lawn police have cleared the scene of a major accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near 95th Street and Pulaski Road.

'Maderna' Woman Misses Court Appearance; Warrant Issued

A Hawaii judge issued a warrant for an Oak Lawn woman accused of falsifying a COVID vaccination card after she missed court, officials say.

Oak Lawn Police Plan Enforcement For Child Safety Passenger Week

Oak Lawn police will step up enforcement of child safety laws Sept. 17-30.

Woman Hit With Brick In Chicago Ridge Home Invasion

An intruder with a bandaged hand hit the woman with a brick and made off with her purse, Chicago Ridge police said.

Safety Issue Cleared At OLCHS, 1 Student In Custody: Police

A student involved in a domestic incident, "who may have left with a gun," did not report to class, police said. No gun was recovered.

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Using Fake 'Maderna' Card In Hawaii

The 24-year-old woman presented a falsified vaccine card with the name "Moderna" misspelled to screeners in Honolulu, authorities said.

Oak Lawn Police Plan DUI, Seat Belt Blitz For Labor Day Holiday

Oak Lawn police will be paying extra attention to the roads through Labor Day Sept. 6 for impaired drivers and seat belt violators.

Man In Red Sweatshirt Sought For Firing Gun In Burbank: Police

Burbank police are seeking information about a man seen firing a shot near 80th Street and Austin Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Oak Lawn Father Of 5 Killed In Wrong Way Crash on I-55

Khalid Jaber, 54, of Oak Lawn, was considered "the backbone of his family," according to a family statement.