Kanye West's Presidential Bid A 'Media Ploy' Says Longtime Friend

Brian Richardson, who was a classmate and the best friend of the former Polaris High School student, links West's mindset to former self.

Former Oak Lawn Deputy Fire Chief Riddle Hired As Village Chief

Zackary Riddle, hired in 2018 along with former chief Michael Mavrogeorge, takes over after his boss was let go over budgetary constraints.

'Too Soon' And 'The Village Is Trippin'' Win Patch COVID-19 Poll

Fifty-seven percent of Oak Lawn Patch readers think it's too soon to be holding parades and concerts after the lockdown.

Oak Lawn Fire Chief Terminated Due To 'Budget Constraints'

Village officials blame the pandemic for looming budget shortfall and said meetings with village's bargaining units were "not productive."

Oak Lawn Trustees To Fast-Track Reopening of Bars, Restaurants

Oak Lawn Village Board will fast track permits for restaurants and bars to add outdoor seating and serve alcohol outside.

Village Board To Chart Plan For Reopening Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn faces potential budget shortfall of $10 million in lost revenue from coronavirus shut down.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Bury Will Sign Order Requiring Face Masks To Combat Coronavirus

The order requires Oak Lawn residents and essential workers to wear facial coverings in public places to reduce spread of coronavirus.

Mayor Updates Residents On Services As Coronavirus Escalates

Mayor Sandra Bury brings residents up to date on PPE donations, the Advocate Christ drive-thru test site, Smart911 and more.

Mayors Blast Plan To Release Inmates During Coronavirus Pandemic

South suburban mayors express concern about releasing Cook County Jail detainees during coronavirus epidemic.

Dan Lipinski Concedes Congressional Primary Race To Marie Newman

Incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski ,who lost the Democratic primary to Marie Newman, said his pro-life stance loomed large over campaign.

Newman Dethrones Lipinski In IL-03 Democratic Primary: AP

Congressman Dan Lipinski pins hopes on absentee ballots from Chicago in close-shave IL-03 Democratic primary.

Lipinski Isn't Giving Up Hope In Tight IL-03 Race Against Newman

Follow here as results come in from the IL-03 Democratic and Republican primary races.

Some Cook County Polling Places Open An Extra Hour

Voters turned away from their polling places early Tuesday when judges didn't show up, some will be open an extra hour.

IL-03 Dems Snark, Practice Social Distancing To Primary Finish

Four Democratic candidates are running in Illinois's 3rd Congressional District primary on Tuesday, March 17.

Oak Lawn Mayor Issues ‘Declaration of Emergency'

Mayor Bury updates residents on Oak Lawn's response to coronavirus conditions, including senior services, voting, and other services.

Republicans Band Together In Denouncing 'Neo-Nazi' Art Jones

Illinois GOP denounce self-avowed neo-Nazi Art Jones "evil ideas" and endorse Will County Commissioner Mike Fricilone in IL-03 primary.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Marie Newman

Democrat Marie Newman is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Worth Township Supervisor Resigns Amid Red-Light Camera Probe

John "Johnny O" O'Sullivan, a south suburban political operative, resigned as township supervisor amid a federal red-light camera probe.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Rush Darwish

Democrat Rush Darwish is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Charles Hughes

Democrat Charles Hughes is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Dan Lipinski

Democrat Dan Lipinski is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Red-Light Camera Sales Agent Bribed Oak Lawn Trustee: Feds

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.

Lipinski Wins Cop-Firefighter Support, Sun-Times Endorses Newman

The congressional primary heats up in Illinois' 3rd District, as Democrats Marie Newman and Dan Lipinski announce major endorsements.

Election 2020 In Oak Lawn: We Want To Hear From Voters

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.

Burbank Gang Member Accused In Fatal 'Soap Sock' Jail Beating

Cook County Sheriff says both detainees were rival gang members and were placed in the same jail cell.

Lipinski: Tensions With Iran 'Eased' After Missile Strikes

Congressman Dan Lipinski joined other members of the House and Senate at classified briefing on Soleimani airstrikes.

Pedestrian Injured In 'Hit And Run' Sues Village, Larry Deetjen

A 48-year-old man injured in an alleged hit-and-run accident involving the former Oak Lawn village manager is suing the village

Democrat Dan Lipinski Takes Heat For Asking Supreme Court To Overturn Roe V. Wade

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.

Pension Woes Sink Oak Lawn's Credit Rating to 'Junk Level'

Moody’s downgrades Oak Lawn’s credit rating to “junk level” but changes long-term outlook from negative to stable.

Oak Lawn Trustees Vote 'No' To Pot Shops

Oak Lawn trustees vote 4-2 to prohibit retail cannabis dispensaries from setting up shop when recreational marijuana becomes legal Jan. 1.

Residents Divided On Opting Out Of Pot Shops In Oak Lawn

Residents were divided at a public hearing over opting out of recreational marijuana sales in Oak Lawn.

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.

Oak Lawn Residents Invited To Public Hearing On Recreational Pot

Village board convenes public hearing on Dec. 3 to get residents' input on whether to opt out of recreational marijuana sales in Oak Lawn.

Deetjen Resigns Before Meeting To Review Hit-and-Run Evidence

Village Manager Larry Deetjen resigns hours before Oak Lawn trustees meet to review evidence from Deetjen's alleged hit-and-run accident.

Oak Lawn Trustees To Review Evidence Against Deetjen

Oak Lawn Village Board calls special meeting Nov. 19 to discuss evidence from police investigation into accident involving village manager.

Abe Matthew Drops Out Of IL-3rd Dem Primary, Backs Marie Newman

Stating he in an uphill battle in the IL-03 Democratic primary race, Abe Matthew announces dropping out and backing challenger Marie Newman.

Oak Lawn Village Board Will Meet To Discuss Deetjen's Fate

The Oak Lawn Village Board will meet on Oct. 14 to discuss possible action against the village manager following an alleged hit-and-run.

Dignitaries Tour Park Lawn

Park Lawn Charity was honored to host Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Secretary Grace Hou among other government officials

Marie Newman Seeks Rematch Against Dan Lipinski In IL-3rd

Marie Newman announces second challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski for IL-3rd District seat in the 2020 Democratic primary.