An 83-year-old Hometown woman breathes easier after a groundbreaking heart valve procedure restores her health and strengthens family bonds.
Category: Oak Lawn
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After 40 Years, Jedi’s Garden closes its doors in Oak Lawn
After 40 years, Jedi’s Garden in Oak Lawn closes. Tom Papadopoulos thanks the community for decades of loyalty and memories.
Posted inYour Town
Suzanne Amra of Sward School named Elementary Principal of the Year
Suzanne Amra, principal of Sward School in Oak Lawn, was named the 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year for the South Cook Region by the Illinois Principals Association.
Posted inReporter Mayhem
UPDATE: Kolmar School threat was a ‘swatting’ incident
Oak Lawn police on Friday said the threat directed at Kolmar Elementary School in Oak Lawn has been ruled a hoax.
Posted inBusiness
Amazon Fresh stores to close in Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Amazon announced Tuesday that it would close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores including locations in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park. (Photo by Bob Bong)
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Oak Lawn deaths ruled murder-suicide
Two Oak Lawn siblings were killed Thursday in what the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled as a murder-suicide.
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Richards High School improves traffic flow with second officer
Richards High School added a second school resource officer to improve traffic flow and student safety during arrivals and dismissals.
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Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
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OLCHS speech team excels at conference tournament
Oak Lawn Speech Team earns third at South Suburban Conference, with six All-Conference honorees and multiple event champions.
Posted inRegional Business
Lobster rolls arrive in southwest suburbs on big black food truck
Lobster rolls are priced around $30. The company says its lobster is sourced from Maine and shipped in for its trucks and restaurants.