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Residents examine police vehicles on display and were able to see the police station's booking area and cells.

Participants at Oak Lawn National Night Out support police, but some question use of force in arrest of 17-year-old

August 3, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

Many of the people who attended Oak Lawn's National Night Out Tuesday were aware the Police Department was being investigated for the punches officers used to subdue a 17-year-old boy...

A woman who lives nearby talks to Kevin Saunoris, far left, and car wash owner Phillip DeGeratto about thee proposed car wash.

Chicago Ridge dispute over traffic flow holds up plan for car wash, $5 million investment at former Saunoris & Sons garden center

July 27, 2022 at 4:37 p.m.

The owner of a chain of car washes wants to build a car wash in Chicago Ridge on the site of James Saunoris & Sons Flowers & Greenhouses, which closed...

Patrick, left, and Conor Brazel look at the invitations to attend Hogwarts School that seem to pour in through the fireplace at Givins Castle in Beverly, a recreation of a scene from the first Harry Potter book.

Wizards and muggles mix during Harry Potter weekend in Beverly, Morgan Park

July 24, 2022 at 2:26 p.m.

Wizards and muggles alike were welcome to play Quidditch, mix potions and test their knowledge of Harry Potter trivia during Beverly and Morgan Park's Wizarding Weekend. Anita Snow said she...

Oak Lawn waives business license fees at cost of at least $450,000

July 15, 2022 at 1:51 p.m.

Oak Lawn businesses will be spared the cost of a local license fee this year, as village officials offer some help to their business community. The Village Board unanimously approved...

The Oak Lawn Village Board is considering waiving its business license fees this year, to support local business owners.

Oak Lawn to vote whether to waive business license fees at cost of $600,000

June 24, 2022 at 3:04 p.m.

Oak Lawn is considering waiving business license and liquor license fees this year as a way to support its businesses and restaurants. The proposal is estimated to cost the village...

Cindie Smith's garden is one of five featured on the Oak Lawn Garden Club's Garden Walk Sunday, June 26.

Kimberly Fornek/for Daily SouthtownJune 18, 2022, Oak Lawn, Illinois

Oak Lawn Garden Walk showcases creativity and quirkiness

June 21, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

For a look at the creative and quirky in garden design, visit the Oak Lawn Garden Club's Garden Walk Sunday. The five gardens offer beautiful flowers and foliage, but handmade...

Chicago Ridge police seek help identifying men involved in Kay Jewelers robbery at mall

June 19, 2022 at 9:42 a.m.

Chicago Ridge police are looking for leads to find the four people they believe robbed a jewelry store in the mall Sunday afternoon. Police said it took less than a...

Chicago area’s Carpet Chemist franchisee hoping to grow his business in Western Suburbs

June 7, 2022 at 3:59 p.m.

A father of three young children chose to be the first Chicago area franchise of a floor cleaning service, based in Louisville. Dave Hettiger said Carpet Chemist caught his eye...

St. Christina Church, at 110th Street and Christiana Avenue, fared well in a recent decision by the Chicago Archdiocese, which explored collaboration between parishes in the Mount Greenwood-Beverly area.

Beverly, Mount Greenwood Catholic churches will remain separate, but work together under archdiocese Renew My Church program

June 3, 2022 at 12:06 p.m.

Catholics in Beverly and Mount Greenwood were happy to hear five of their churches will remain open, with an increased emphasis on working together and encouraging people to practice their...

Oak Lawn resident Dale Kaczmarek tells Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer (not pictured) that senior residents should have had more input before the village decided to close the senior center housed in the former McGugan Junior High School on 105th Street.

Oak Lawn promises to continue senior activities while library renovations are made; Worth Township approves senior bus service

May 27, 2022 at 3:17 p.m.

New transportation service for seniors in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park and other towns will start in about three months, Worth Township Supervisor Patricia Murphy told residents this week....

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