Oak Lawn
Coach Quits Baseball League Board In Wake Of N-Word Controversy
More backlash is heating up following the story about the former head of a youth baseball league in Oak Lawn who used a racial slur online recently.
Sears Holdings To Close 5 Illinois Stores
The stores to be shuttered are a Sears in Alton, a Sears Grand/Essentials in McHenry and three K-Marts — in Oak Lawn, Zion and Peru.
Youth Baseball Coach Suspended For Using N-Word On Facebook
A southwest suburban man has been suspended as head of a youth baseball league, after he used the N-word in a Facebook posting about singer Whitney Houston.
Doctor Charged With Fondling Patient At Advocate Christ Hospital
A doctor at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn stands accused of fondling a patient and trying to put her hands on his crotch.
Autopsy: Cold To Blame For Death Of One Snow Shoveler
he death of one of two suburban women who collapsed while shoveling snow and died Friday have been attributed to cold exposure.
Friday Night Lucky For Two Suburban Lottery Players
Friday night was a lucky night for two lottery players in the south suburbs. A Mega Millions player and a Little Lotto player each won $250,000 in drawings held Friday night, according to the Illinois Lottery.
Owner Thanks Those Who Helped Bridal Shop Rise From Ashes
It’s been a year since Eva’s Bridal of Oak Lawn burned to the ground, and on Monday the owner said “thank you” to those who helped it rise from the ashes.
Robbers Force Woman, 81, To Withdraw $9,000 From Bank
Police are seeking two suspects who allegedly forced an 81-year-old woman to withdraw $9,000 in cash from a bank in south suburban Oak Lawn.
Construction To Begin For Expansion At Advocate Christ Medical Center
Construction will begin in October on an expansion at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, after state officials approved it this week.
Men Charged In Oak Lawn Home Invasion, Police Chase
Three men have been charged in a home invasion that led to a police chase through Oak Lawn.
Woman Shot, Three Arrested In Home Invasion
A woman was shot in the arm early Wednesday when three armed males entered her southwest suburban Oak Lawn home.
Wounded Army Ranger Returns Home To Hero’s Welcome
Sgt. Brad Hojek came home to Oak Lawn, where he’ll get some rest and relaxation before heading back to the hospital.
Drug Suspect Shot Dead Thursday Had Long Criminal History
Two south suburban men have been charged with drug offenses stemming from a police chase and shootout with officers Thursday afternoon at a strip mall that left another suspect dead and four sheriff’s police officers injured.
Two Charged In Cocaine Deal
Two Chicago men face drug charges after Oak Lawn police interrupted a drug deal May 16 in a mobile home park at 90th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said.
Bicyclist Dies After Crashing Into Store Window
A bicyclist from Oak Lawn is dead after crashing into a retail store window.
Bicyclist Crashes Through Storefront Window, Dies
A 52-year-old bicyclist died Tuesday afternoon after he crashed through a vacant storefront window in southwest suburban Oak Lawn, police said.
Marine Returns From Afghanistan To Hero’s Welcome
For the last eight months, Lance Cpl Chris Smith of Chicago Ridge served with the “Dark Horse” 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. Their suffering, in loss-of-life and in injuries, was considerable.
New Eva’s Bridal Shop In Tinley Park To Stay Open
Eva’s Bridal Shop in Oak Lawn was destroyed in a devastating fire, but five months later, a new family business location is established for the long haul.
Nine Charged In Street Brawl
A man was charged with aggravated assault, and five other adults and three teenagers were charged with mob action after a street fight.
Oak Lawn Teachers, School Workers Face Choice
Teachers and other employees at Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 vote tomorrow on whether to accept smaller pay raises over the next two years or see nearly three dozen of them lose their jobs.
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- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.4834
- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
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