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DCFS Investigating Death Of SW Side Infant
CHICAGO The state Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the death of a one-month-old baby Friday in the Ashburn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
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Viral Read: 3rd-Grade Hockey Fan's Hilarious Test Answer Stumps Teacher
Maggie Ciara, a third-grade student at Columbus Manor Elementary in Oak Lawn, Ill., stumped her teacher with a confusing answer on a recent math exam.
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Stanek testifies before Congress to ban abortions after 20 weeks
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In truth, they sound like eerie silence - then evil
It was like a freight train, but I don't remember much about it, said Rhonda Crosswhite, the Oklahoma grade school teacher who covered students with her body when her town was hit by that deadly twister the other day.
Running kids summer camp gives Br. Rice grad his day in the sun
As the student director of the Edmund Rice Camp at Brother Rice, he will supervise about 50 students as camp counselors and work with six other student leaders to plan and finance the summer camp, which takes place the second week of June for kids from St.
Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Captured on Video By Evergreen Park Storm Chaser
Parked on the outskirts of Newcastle, OK, on Monday afternoon, south-suburban storm chaser Danny Neal and his friends knew immediately where the massive twister blowing up in front of them was headed.
Taking a tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn are Lynne Lamparski, Jane Corradetti, Linda DiMiele and Ruth Pajak; and Bonnie Ulstad, Laurie Pedziwiatr, Michaella Johnston, Rachel Lamparski, Maggie O'Connell, Cheryl Bruozas and Nancy Matesi.
Poster adds to patriotism for St. Linus School
Father Bill Corcoran blesses the poster of the fighting Sullivan brothers of World War II fame in the library where it will be put on display at St.
Robbers Force Woman To Withdraw Money from ATM
A 38-year-old woman filed a delayed police report after being confronted by three robbers in a parking lot who forced her to withdraw money from an ATM, reports said.
Summer festivals in the Southland 2013
Not only is it a three-day weekend for some but Memorial Day on May 27 marks the unofficial kickoff to summer for many.
Oak Lawn DUI Arrests: May 11-18
SATURDAY MAY 18 Driver Lost Track of Vodka, Cops Say The driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving around 9:45 p.m. when the car was spotted swerving over the line markers on 95 th Street between Southwest Highway and 54 th Avenue, reports said.
Oak Lawn Sunday Summer Concert Series 2013 Lineup
The Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Park District are pleased to announce their 2013 Sunday Night Summer Concert schedule.
Plan Memorial Day Services In Oak Lawn
While many people plan menus for backyard barbecues for this coming Memorial Day weekend, local veterans organizations are planning for the annual commemorations being held Monday to honor the men and women who died in all of America's wars.
John Kass: Eerie tornado silence precursor to evil of nature
"One of my little boys just kept saying, 'I love you, I love you, please don't die with me,'" recalled Rhonda Crosswhite, the Oklahoma schoolteacher who covered students with her body when her town was hit by a deadly twister this week.
Leaked List Details Village Commissioners' Allegiance
A list containing the names of those serving on various Village of Oak Lawn commissions and committees drafted by a former trustee has emerged on an anonymous blog.
Opinion: The voice of tornadoes
DOES a killer tornado really sound like a freight train? "I don't remember what it sounded like, honestly.
Summer Volunteer and Employment Opportunities for Teens
Teens between the ages of 16 and 19 have been hardest hit by the Great Recession and weak economy, which has made finding a summer job difficult over the past five years.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for Local Area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park and Beverly-Mt. Greenwood area.
Small, But Passionate Group Marches Against Alleged Racial Profiling
A small but peaceful crowd was on hand Saturday afternoon as a march was staged down 95th Street to protest alleged racial profiling by the Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn police departments.
What's Blooming on Harrison brings crowd to Oak Park Arts District
With a neighborhood feel and friendly shop owners, "it's the arts district itself" that makes What's Blooming on Harrison popular, she said.