🌱 Patch AM: Which Oak Lawn grads are taking the field this week?

Happening soon: Fundraising in the Age of AI on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How did a 14-year-old’s removal spark three Oak Lawn arrests?

Coming up on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

🌱 Patch AM: 3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold

Spotted on the Oak Lawn calendar: Fun in the Son Family Fest

Prank Threats About School Shootings And Bombs Are No Joke, FBI Warns

FBI reminds students and parents that making "prank" threats about bombs and mass shootings has criminal consequences.

3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold

Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into “illegal activities” at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.

🌱 Patch AM: Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Woman In Oak Lawn Elementary School Parking Lot

Also check out Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar

Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Woman In Oak Lawn Elementary School Parking Lot

A 49-year-old Oak Lawn man reportedly exposed himself to a woman who was walking her dog near Hannum Elementary School, police said.

Annual Pet Blessing

St. Nicholas Church Annual Pet Blessing

Wienermobile Swings By Fresh Tony's Stores In Bridgeview And Burbank

The iconic Oscar Wienermobile will be making stops at Tony's Fresh Market stores Friday, Sept. 4, in Bridgeview and Burbank.

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over After Ace of Hearts Is Revealed

Another card is off the board, the jackpot keeps growing, and Fat Tommy’s was also the place to celebrate two special birthdays.

🌱 Patch AM: Activists Claim Oak Lawn Cops Put 14-Year-Old In Chokehold At Public Meeting, Demand Outside Investigation

Coming up on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar: Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center

Activists Claim Oak Lawn Cops Put 14-Year-Old In Chokehold At Public Meeting, Demand Outside Investigation

Oak Lawn police at the center of the third incident involving alleged police misconduct against a member of the Palestinian community.

Semi Vs. Work Van Crash At 71st And Harlem Sends 7 To Area Hospitals, 2 Critical

Bridgeview police and fire departments responded to a semi vs. work van crash with entrapment early Wednesday that injured seven people.

🌱 Patch AM: Senior Clark Zylius Poised To Lead OLCHS Girls Golf

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Senior Clark Zylius Poised To Lead OLCHS Girls Golf

As a four-year varsity girls golfer for Oak Lawn Community High School, Clark Zylius knows what it takes to be a leader.

5th Annual Fall Family Fest 9/19/16

The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce presents a free event for kids & families. Register in advance to receive a free raffle ticket for prizes!

🌱 Patch AM: Considering ABA therapy in Oak Lawn? Here’s what a good clinic provides.

Coming up on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar: 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox

Park Lawn Super Bingo Brings Big Payouts and Local Food Vendors to Oak Lawn

Three $1,000 games, $500 payouts, food vendors and the Red, White & Blue jackpot come together September 12.

Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy

Keill Evans has been appointed to serve a seat left vacant by Kenneth Yerkes through the April 2027 election.

Oak Lawn Community High School Welcomes 17 New Staff Members For 2026-2027 School Year

Oak Lawn Community High School welcomed 17 new members to its staff for the 2026-27 school year.

CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program Offers Hidden Talent Pool That Local Employers Can't Ignore

CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program seeks local employers for vocational training opportunities for young adults with disabilities.

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over After First Drawing of New Board

$61,450+ starting jackpot keeps growing as the search continues with 53 possibilities remaining

This Sunday: Encore Car Wash Hosts Community Car Show to Benefit Oak Lawn Community High School Cheerleading

The event will feature approximately 50 classic, custom, and specialty vehicles

2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Richards High School

Find out who the Richards Bulldogs play when the season kicks off ar home Friday, Aug. 21, against the DePaul College Prep Rams.

Crown the King Rolls Over! Jackpot Climbs to $12,290+ at Birdies!

Packed house keeps the excitement growing! No drawing Aug. 25; Crown the King returns Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Birdies.

Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach

Charlie Marks wins Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship trip at St. Coletta’s Kennedy Golf Outing

2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Oak Lawn Community High School

Find out who the Spartans will play when the 2026 season kicks off on the road Friday, Aug. 21, against the Wheeling Wildcats.

143 Golfers, One Mission: Creating Possibilities

Sold-out Kennedy Golf Outing raises more than $150,000 to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Bridgeview Man Who Exposed Himself To Woman In Business Charged With Misdemeanor: Police

Chicago Ridge police said the man was masturbating while following a woman in a business and fled when she confronted him.

Get Down And Get Funky With Funk’d Up Sunday For A Free Summer Concert On The Oak Lawn Village Green

Funk'd Up gets down and funky for a retro disco dance experience Sunday, Aug. 16, for a free summer concert on the Oak Lawn Village Green.

Artist Behind Oak Lawn 9/11 First Responder Memorial Gives Talk At Oak Lawn Library

Artist Erik Blome reflects on creating “Heralds of 9/11,” incorporating beams from the fallen WTC towers Aug. 20 at the Oak Lawn Library.

More Details On Rabid Bat Found Inside Oak Lawn Apartment Building

An Oak Lawn bat was found inside an apartment building on the 9800 block of south Pulaski Road.

Back To School: Ridgeland Dist. 122 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Ridgeland Dist. 122 students is Aug. 17. Here are all the dates you need to know for the 2026-2027 school year.

Park Lawn Crown the King Rolls Over After #47 Reveals 7 of Diamonds!

Jackpot climbs past $11,865 as the King of Spades remains hidden; next drawing is Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Birdie’s Sports Bar & Grill.

Back To School: Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The first day of school for Oak Lawn-Hometown Dist. 123 students is Aug. 19. Here are the dates you need to know for the new school year.

Back To School: Oak Lawn Community High School Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen and new students report Aug. 14, with all grades reporting for the first day of school Aug. 17 at Oak Lawn Community High School.

Back To School: Richards Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Freshmen report Aug. 11 with all grades reporting Aug. 12 at Richards High School.

Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Found; Winner Takes Estimated $560,185!

The winning ticket selected card #42, revealing the Queen of Hearts and ending the $1.12 million jackpot run.

Community, Connection, and Fun Highlight Oak Lawn's 2026 National Night Out

National Night Out brought residents and first responders together for an evening of community, education, and fun.

Queen of Spades Revealed as Crown the King Jackpot Grows to $11,635+

B.G. wins 24 tickets into next week's drawing as the Queen of Spades and its free Birdies entrée prize are revealed.