Server at Oak Lawn restaurant receives surprise $1,800 tip
Ashley Glaum works as a server at Les Brothers restaurant in Oak Lawn, and became a part of a holiday tradition that a group of lifelong friends has been doing for the last five years.
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Ashley Glaum works as a server at Les Brothers restaurant in Oak Lawn, and became a part of a holiday tradition that a group of lifelong friends has been doing for the last five years.
"I thought he was going to kill him." Those are the words of a woman as she watched her 73-year-old husband get attacked by a man during a road rage incident last month in Oak Lawn.
The Village of Oak Lawn has agreed to pay $825,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who was repeatedly punched by an Oak Lawn police officer as he was pinned to the ground while he was a teenager in 2022.
A Purple Heart is one of the most prestigious awards a member of the military can receive. Now, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is helping the family of a World War II veteran get it back.
A Purple Heart is one of the most prestigious awards a member of the military can receive. Now, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is helping the family of a World War II veteran get it back.
A man has been charged robbing another man at gunpoint during a home invasion on Sunday afternoon in Oak Lawn in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Challis left Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn with two things to celebrate.
A man who lives in the house and his neighbor chased the burglar until Oak Lawn police got to the scene.
Animal advocates said many pet owners have complained about how Oak Lawn police are picking up animals and letting the shelter have total control.
Pet owners and advocates are accusing the village and shelter of illegally holding pets even when they know the rightful owners.
The homeowner told officers that two masked men forced their way into his Oak Lawn home on May 7.
The victim of one in a string of car break-ins in Chicago's southwest suburbs on Wednesday shared the scary incident that happened to him and his wife, and video of the armed thieves.
The victim of one in a string of car break-ins in Oak Lawn on Wednesday shared the scary incident that happened to him and his wife, and video of the armed thieves. Jermont Terry reports.
With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments — carrying him up and down the stairs.
With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The drug operation spans from Frankfort to Oak Lawn, and includes a storage unit in Alsip where drugs, weapons, and wads of cash were found, according to the feds. Jermont Terry reports.
The bride Adriana Buggs spoke about the fire on her wedding day and said she and her husband made the best of it, taking pictures in the parking lot after guests were temporality evacuated.
The robbers fled in a newer black Ford Ranger, of which police released photos.
Police released photos of a black Ford Ranger in which the robbers escaped.
A pickup truck slammed into a building in Oak Lawn late Tuesday night.
A pickup truck slammed into a building in Oak Lawn late Tuesday night.
It is not clear what led up to the crash in Oak Lawn that left a pickup truck in a building.
Several speakers made their voices heard — highlighting the importance of the performing arts to their high school experience.
The fawn was first spotted Wednesday at St. Casimir Cemetery on 111th Street in Oak Lawn.
The driver of the struck vehicle later died at the hospital. Their passenger, only described as a juvenile, suffered serious injuries.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.
A southwest suburban dad died on a job site earlier this month when he was hit with a piece of steel. His son is now suing the construction companies, fighting for new safety measures.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
The city of Chicago is accepting submissions for its fourth annual snowplow naming contest, and it appears Mayor Brandon Johnson might have an early favorite: "ABOLISH ICE."
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.
A southwest suburban dad died on a job site earlier this month when he was hit with a piece of steel while working near the Joliet and Plainfield border.
Whether you grew up with them as a child, or your kids play with them now, model trains are a traditional part of the holidays for many people. This weekend, there's a special celebration of the classic toys in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
A southwest suburban dad died on a job site earlier this month when he was hit with a piece of steel. His son is now suing the construction companies, fighting for new safety measures.
A family in Zion is putting their life back together after they lost everything in a Christmas Eve house fire.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.
From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
