Oak Lawn Students Shine In PTA Reflections Arts Program, 3 Spartans Advance To National Finals

Oak Lawn Community High School saw an impressive 37 student submissions this year in the PTA Reflections arts initiative.

Outdoor Rooftop Concert featuring the South Side Exiles

The South Side Exiles play on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor Rooftop Music Series Friday, May 15th at 7pm (doors open at 6:15pm)!

St. Laurence Honors Legacy Of Queen Of Peace High School With Reunion Mass And Brunch

St. Laurence will honor the legacy of Queen of Peace High School with an all-class mass and brunch on May 3. TICKET SALES END APRIL 26.

Park Lawn Association Announces Denise Rau as New Executive Director

Denise Rau to succeed longtime leader Frank Portada, bringing 30+ years of experience to guide Park Lawn’s next chapter.

Oak Lawn Senior Justin Canvin Named March 'Spartan Athlete Of The March'

Canvin crushes school records on the diamond for Oak Lawn Community High School baseball.

District 123 to Host ‘Kick-Off to Kindergarten’ Event at Oak Lawn Public Library on April 30

Join District 123 at the Oak Lawn Public Library for a special event dedicated to families with incoming kindergarten students.

Oak Lawn Senior Rawan Sharfi Awarded Prestigious Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

The scholarship is worth $40,000 and includes a paid computer science internship.

Encore Car Wash Honors Nurses with Exclusive Coupon Book for National Nurses Week

More than 3,000 nurses at Advocate Christ Medical Center will receive savings through a special coupon book featuring local businesses.

A Father Trying to Do the Right Thing for His Daughter — When Everything Went Wrong

A Father’s Perspective: When a First Car Becomes a Heavy Lesson

Oak Lawn Man Accused In Loop Convenience Store Shooting Arrested At 97th And Pulaski: CPD

The Oak Lawn man who was shoplifting items shot an employee when confronted outside a downtown convenience store, Chicago police said.

District 123 Recognized for Excellence in School Budget Development and Communication

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 has earned the Meritorious Budget Award from ASBO International for the 12th time.

CHSD Dist. 218 Plans Meeting For Parents Of Home-Schooled, Private School Students With Disabilities

CHSD 218 will host a meeting for parents of students with disabilities who attend private or home schools Tuesday, April 28.

Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up Garage Sale Saturday Offers Wide Array Of Treasures

The parking lot behind St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn will be chock-full of treasures at the community garage sale Saturday, April. 18.

Oak Lawn Spartans Make Baseball Memories In Comeback Win Against Reavis At Wrigley Field

Like the Cubs, who came back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Pirates, Oak Lawn did the same thing two hours later at the Friendly Confines.

Teen Missing From Unincorporated Justice Since Saturday

Katherine Pichardo, 16, was last seen leaving her home Saturday evening in unincorporated Justice.

Aubrey Anderson Demonstrates Speed, Athleticism In OLCHS Girls Softball Season Opener 15-1 Victory

Anderson stole multiple bases and even scored a run on what appeared to be a routine fly ball to center for Oak Lawn Community High School.

Kitties For Keeps Offers Friends For Keeps At Cat Adoption Event, Donation Drive

Foster-based rescue Kitties for Keeps will host a cat adoption event and donation drive Saturday, April 11 at the Oak Lawn Petco.

Oak Lawn Senior Eli Kulpinski A Diamond On And Off The Baseball Field

Expect major contributions from Eli Kulpinski in Oak Lawn Community High School's hunt for a South Suburban Conference Red baseball title.

Death Of Oak Lawn Woman, 76, Ruled A Homicide: Medical Examiner

Police said a caretaker found the woman unresponsive on Sunday, describing the incident as "domestic in nature."

Stefan Perojevic Off To Undefeated Start In Oak Lawn Boys Tennis

So far this season, he has collected impressive straight-set wins against Brother Rice, St. Laurence, Providence and Marian Catholic.

Oak Lawn Police Ramp Up Patrols For 'Distracted Driving Awareness Month' Throughout April

Oak Lawn police will step up enforcement efforts through April 30 in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Where To Go For Easter Bunch In Oak Lawn 2026

See which restaurants are serving up Easter brunch in the Oak Lawn area.

4 Oak Lawn Community High School Staff Members Recognized With Spartan Excellence Awards

The four were recognized for consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment, innovative thinking and relentless pursuit of excellence.

This everyday habit may help colon cancer survivors stay cancer-free

A team approach to working out may boost your outcomes.

Oak Lawn Students Give Encore Performance Of IHSA-Winning Plays In Spring Theater Showcase

OLCHS students will give encore performances of IHSA-winning plays, April 1-2, 'The Women of Lockerbie' and 'I Sing the Body Electric.'

Reilly's Daughter Extends Online Store For CFD Michael Altman T-Shirt Fundraiser

You can still buy T-shirts online honoring fallen CFD Michael "Mickey" Altman through April 5. All proceeds will be donated to his family.

Pedestrian Identified as 56-Year-Old Chicago Man In Fatal Bridgeview Hit-And-Run

A pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in Bridgeview has been identified as a 56-year-old Chicago man, police said.

Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

St. Patrick's Day Not So Lucky For 174 Seat Belt Scoflaws

Oak Lawn police release numbers from their St. Patrick's Day traffic enforcement period from March 13 through March 23.

Visitation And Funeral Procession Route Announced For Fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman UPDATED

Rolling street closures and parking restrictions will be in effect March 26-27 for the visitation and funeral for CFD FF-EMT Michael Altman.

Oak Lawn Library Local History Exhibit Offers Fascinating Glimpse Into Village's Founding Families

A reception for the Oak Lawn Library's latest local history exhibit, Founding Families of Oak Lawn" will be held Thursday, March 26.

ACT Recognizes 233 PreACT Rising Stars at Shepard High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

ACT Recognizes 201 PreACT Rising Stars at Richards High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

ACT Recognizes 92 PreACT Rising Stars at Eisenhower High School

Exam Provides Preview of ACT Test Experience

Reilly's Daughter Opens Online Store For T-Shirts Honoring Fallen Chicago Firefight-EMT Michael Altman

Reilly’s Daughter has opens online store for T-shirts honoring fallen CFD FF/EMT Michael Altman. Proceeds will be donated to his family.

Pick Up Your Easter Sweets And Desserts Saturday At First United Methodist Church's Bunny Bake Sale

A wide variety of homemade bakery goods will be available at the "Bunny Bake Sale" March 21, at First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn.

D123 Board of Education Approves Madalyn Laureto as Principal of OLHMS for 2026-27 School Year

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is proud to announce Madalyn Laureto as the next principle of Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois Marks 25 Years at Crossing Drive Campus

Milestone reflects decades of growth -- and a mission that continues to evolve

Experience The Madness At St. Linus Athletics Club 'Final Four' Watch Party Saturday At Copper Top

College basketball fans are invited to the St. Linus NCAA March Madness Watch Party Saturday, March 21, featuring eats, drinks and raffles.

The Free South Suburban Home Show Returns One Weekend Only To The Oak Lawn Pavilion

1000's of the latest products, Services & Ideas to Remodel, Repair and Beautify Your Home! Free Admission & Parking March 28th & 29th