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Oak Lawn man confesses to burglarizing car, police say

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Oak Lawn man confesses to burglarizing car, police say

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A suburban man faces felony charges after police say he confessed to burglary. Here's what we know.Read Article

Museum sets early-childhood hub

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Museum sets early-childhood hub

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn recently announced the launch of its Early Childhood Resource Hub, a centralized online platform designed to connect families with children from birth to age 5 to trusted local programs, services and organizations across the…Read Article

The Dead Crow, the Killer Tornadoes, and the Greatest Adventure Story Ever Told

By John Kass | June 8, 2025 There are good boys and there are bad boys. To be clear, I was not one of the good boys. Was I some budding homicidal maniac who would take his story as the killer next door to “Evil Lives Here”? No, not really. I didn’t hurt anyone except for Danny Halloran in 4th Grade because he picked on my brothers. And I never tortured animals. I would become a veterinarian at Lincoln Park Zoo, if I didn’t follow in Dr. Albert…Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

Column: Len Scaduto, a basketball lifer, will always be remembered for Oak Lawn’s 1970-71 team. ‘Made his mark.’

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The Southland basketball community lost a legend when Len Scaduto died on May 13 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was 93. Scaduto coached Oak Lawn’s boys basketball team from 1962 to 1991, going 411-340 and leading his 1970-71 team to a state runner-up finish. But that wasn’t all. After retiring at Oak Lawn, Scaduto moved to Hawaii and kept coaching. Colleges. High schools. A semipro team. He remained on the sidelines until he was nearly 90. Scaduto’s so…Basketball · Oak Lawn Read Article

IL Water Park, Aquatic Center Guide 2025

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Make A Splash At Illinois Water Parks And Aquatic Centers: 2025 Guide - Oak Lawn, IL - Patch has rounded up water parks and park district aquatic centers in the Chicago region and beyond.Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

Suburban Chicago Accountant Accused in $10M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme

Hiam Hmaidan, 53, of Oak Lawn, IL, was arrested May 8 on a six-count indictment that became public last week charging her with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She pleaded not guilty.Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

Four men arrested for armed robbery

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery last August in Oak Lawn.Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

Freshman outfielder Anaysa Salmon takes advantage of varsity callup for Oak Lawn. She can hit, too. ‘Just insane.’

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Freshman outfielder Anaysa Salmon had a couple of chances earlier in the season to hang with Oak Lawn’s varsity for tournament games. Fun times? Sure. But those feelings weren’t nearly as special as the one she had while enjoying a quiet Sunday at home. It came via a text from coach Shawn Neubauer. “I was just sitting down when I got the message from the coach asking me to come up and play,” Salmon said. “I had no idea that I was going to get br…Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

Sebastian Castro, the player with Mexican roots signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers

The dream of reaching the NFL came true for Sebastian Castro, a player of Mexican descent who has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent not selected after the Draft 2025. Born in Oak Lawn, Illinois, but with a family originally from Jalisco and Zacatecas, Castro joins the league as one of the defensive promises of college football.NFL · Oak Lawn Read Article

Motorcycle involved in serious crash in Oak Lawn

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A motorcycle was involved in a serious crash early Wednesday morning in suburban Oak Lawn.Oak Lawn · Oak Lawn Read Article

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