License plate readers have been valuable in checking the plates of offenders who are driving in and out of Oak Lawn.
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Oak Lawn honors Special Olympics Lady Eagles basketball team
The Oak Lawn Village Board honored the Special Olympic Lady Eagles basketball team that represents the Oak Lawn Park District.
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Speeding motorists frustrate Worth residents
A Worth resident stated during the public comments portion of the Worth Village Board meeting on April 2 that he was nearly hit by a passing motorist who blew through a stop sign on 115th Street.
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Evergreen Park to begin replacing lead pipes
The first phase of a project to replace lead pipes in 300 homes in Evergreen Park has been approved.
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Burke wins second term as Evergreen Park mayor
Kelly Burke will return as mayor of Evergreen Park after recording a resounding victory over Bill Lorenz in the general election Tuesday night.
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Burke to face former public works director in Evergreen Park mayor’s race
Kelly Burke is running against Bill Lorenz for mayor of Evergreen Park in the April 1 election.
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Oak Lawn’s first Mexican vegan cafe now open
The grand opening of Abuelita Coco, 4821 W. 95th St., took place the morning of March 5 with great enthusiasm.
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Worth police busy with driving offenses in February
Police made 45 arrests during February, according to reports. Seventeen of those arrested were driving with either a suspended or revoked license, according to police.
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Oak Lawn urges drivers to obey stop signs
Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer and other officials are asking residents to watch their speed and to obey stop signs while in the village.
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First K9 officer joins Worth Police Department
Village Clerk Bonnie Price swore in the new officer, a K9 by the name of Garron, who is just over 1 years old. This is the first K9 dog for the Worth Police Department.