Oak Lawn Public Library Fan Fest returns May 9 with cosplay, games, art, Pokémon activities, and family-friendly fun across the building.
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Heather McCarthy’s dream library opens in Zimbabwe this June
Oak Lawn librarian Heather McCarthy won a global Women Changing the World Award for building libraries in Zimbabwe and inspiring students to become global citizens.
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Chicago man arrested for Oak Lawn bar burglary
A Chicago man has been arrested for breaking into video gaming machines at Just My Luck Bar in December, Oak Lawn police said Tuesday.
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Cop on a Rooftop brings donuts, donations and big Crowds
Cop on a Rooftop returns May 15 as officers raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois at Dunkin’ locations across suburbs.
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79-year-old causes multiple crashes with blood-alcohol level nearly triple legal limit
A 79-year-old Oak Lawn driver caused multiple crashes while driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit, police said. Steven E. Friend struck a light pole and several cars before being stopped by police at 3:36 p.m. April 16 in the 4100 block of West 103rd Street. Police had responded to a report […]
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Man on parole arrested with hatchet, dagger, weed and 24 crack rocks packaged for sale
A Chicago man on parole was arrested with a hatchet, dagger, crack cocaine and cannabis packaged for sale following a traffic stop.
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Four arrested in Oak Lawn: DUI, retail theft, revoked license and outstanding warrants
Four people were arrested in Oak Lawn this week on charges including DUI, retail theft, revoked license and outstanding warrants.
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Speed, smiles and school spirit at St. Germaine’s Germazing Race
Runners and families gathered in Oak Lawn for the 15th annual Germazing Race, featuring a 5K, awards and kids obstacle fun.
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Oak Lawn High Community School artists advance to nationals
Oak Lawn Community High School students earned statewide honors, with three advancing to national PTA Reflections competition showcasing creativity and belonging.
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Earth Day brings joy, purpose to local memory care residents
Spring doesn’t truly arrive at Grace Point Place until the gardening gloves come out and the soil is turned. That moment came to life recently as middle school students from Chicago Christian School joined residents of the Oak Lawn memory care community for an Earth Day celebration rooted in connection, purpose and a shared love […]