Brian Richardson, who was a classmate and the best friend of the former Polaris High School student, links West's mindset to former self.
Zackary Riddle, hired in 2018 along with former chief Michael Mavrogeorge, takes over after his boss was let go over budgetary constraints.
Fifty-seven percent of Oak Lawn Patch readers think it's too soon to be holding parades and concerts after the lockdown.
Village officials blame the pandemic for looming budget shortfall and said meetings with village's bargaining units were "not productive."
Oak Lawn Village Board will fast track permits for restaurants and bars to add outdoor seating and serve alcohol outside.
Oak Lawn faces potential budget shortfall of $10 million in lost revenue from coronavirus shut down.
Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis
The order requires Oak Lawn residents and essential workers to wear facial coverings in public places to reduce spread of coronavirus.
Mayor Sandra Bury brings residents up to date on PPE donations, the Advocate Christ drive-thru test site, Smart911 and more.
South suburban mayors express concern about releasing Cook County Jail detainees during coronavirus epidemic.
Incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski ,who lost the Democratic primary to Marie Newman, said his pro-life stance loomed large over campaign.
Congressman Dan Lipinski pins hopes on absentee ballots from Chicago in close-shave IL-03 Democratic primary.
Follow here as results come in from the IL-03 Democratic and Republican primary races.
Voters turned away from their polling places early Tuesday when judges didn't show up, some will be open an extra hour.
Four Democratic candidates are running in Illinois's 3rd Congressional District primary on Tuesday, March 17.
Mayor Bury updates residents on Oak Lawn's response to coronavirus conditions, including senior services, voting, and other services.
Illinois GOP denounce self-avowed neo-Nazi Art Jones "evil ideas" and endorse Will County Commissioner Mike Fricilone in IL-03 primary.
Democrat Marie Newman is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
John "Johnny O" O'Sullivan, a south suburban political operative, resigned as township supervisor amid a federal red-light camera probe.
Democrat Rush Darwish is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
Democrat Charles Hughes is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
Democrat Dan Lipinski is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.
A Cook County commissioner's top aide and sales agent for a red-light camera company is accused of bribing an unnamed Oak Lawn trustee.
The congressional primary heats up in Illinois' 3rd District, as Democrats Marie Newman and Dan Lipinski announce major endorsements.
The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.
Cook County Sheriff says both detainees were rival gang members and were placed in the same jail cell.
Congressman Dan Lipinski joined other members of the House and Senate at classified briefing on Soleimani airstrikes.
A 48-year-old man injured in an alleged hit-and-run accident involving the former Oak Lawn village manager is suing the village
Lipinski was one of only two Democrats in Congress to sign a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow states to restrict abortion.
Moody’s downgrades Oak Lawn’s credit rating to “junk level” but changes long-term outlook from negative to stable.
Oak Lawn trustees vote 4-2 to prohibit retail cannabis dispensaries from setting up shop when recreational marijuana becomes legal Jan. 1.
Residents were divided at a public hearing over opting out of recreational marijuana sales in Oak Lawn.
Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.
Village board convenes public hearing on Dec. 3 to get residents' input on whether to opt out of recreational marijuana sales in Oak Lawn.
Village Manager Larry Deetjen resigns hours before Oak Lawn trustees meet to review evidence from Deetjen's alleged hit-and-run accident.
Oak Lawn Village Board calls special meeting Nov. 19 to discuss evidence from police investigation into accident involving village manager.
Stating he in an uphill battle in the IL-03 Democratic primary race, Abe Matthew announces dropping out and backing challenger Marie Newman.
The Oak Lawn Village Board will meet on Oct. 14 to discuss possible action against the village manager following an alleged hit-and-run.
Park Lawn Charity was honored to host Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Secretary Grace Hou among other government officials
Marie Newman announces second challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski for IL-3rd District seat in the 2020 Democratic primary.