Around 9:10 p.m. May 31, Oak Lawn police responded to a burglary alarm at Foodie's Food Store, 9623 S. Pulaski Road. The Oak Lawn Police Department issued the following Tweet, shared by Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury: “The Village of Oak Lawn is not currently experiencing looting. Some local businesses have closed out of safety concerns due to flash-ups in other jurisdictions. Looting continues in downtown Chicago as of 5:45am. Copyright © 2020 NBC Universal Inc. All rights reserved We’re going to head over there to check it out.The Oak Lawn Police Department issued the following Tweet, shared by Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury:“The Village of Oak Lawn is not currently experiencing looting. Downtown Chicago reopens in wake of widespread lootingPumpkin Pie-Flavored Kit Kats Have Returned And I Can’t Wait To Down A Whole BagPrecautions Taken In Oak Lawn, EP, Over Looting And Riot ConcernsShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. - There are reports of people gathering at Ford City. A curfew, which was first implemented from 9 p.m. Sunday to Monday, will be in effect through the same time periods through Wednesday morning. The first officer was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and the other was treated at the scene. Illinois Has Lost More Than Half the Progress Made Since the Coronavirus Pandemic's Peak in May, Data Shows Please know that our police department is disbanding these groups as the clusters form. To our residents and businesses, OLPD made 8 arrests yesterday involved in looting to some businesses. Peaceful protests in cities across the nation following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota have been marred by troublemakers looting and rioting.-Evergreen Plaza is closed. Oak Lawn will be extending the curfew of 9 PM-5 AM until Wednesday and will reevaluate.A total of three police officers suffered non-life threatening injuries during disturbances, Palmer added.
Looters targeted smoke shops, cell phone stores and electronics. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT: Ivan J. Janda, 79, 6200 block of … Looters targeted smoke shops, cell phone stores and electronics. - A window was reported broken at a business near 87th Street and Kedzie Avenue Saturday evening. Our officers are on the street. There are some barricades set up to prevent people from entering the shopping center.
No incidents of arson. Our officers are on the street. Oak Lawn Extends Curfew After 8 Arrested During Looting, 3 Officers Hurt Published on June 1, 2020 Leaders in south suburban Oak Lawn implemented a curfew for two additional days following Sunday, in which police officers arrested eight individuals related to looting. EVERGREEN PARK-OAK LAWN, IL — The Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn mayors are urging everyone to remain calm after rumors or looting and riots flew on social media Sunday morning. An Oak Lawn officer, hit by a car driven by one of the four escapees, remained off-work recovering, police said. Please call 911 with any info.”Mayor Jim Sexton also issued the following statement in an email to residents:I want to reach out for a moment and let you know that, yes, there are protesters out in pockets of areas along Western Avenue and 95th, and 87th and Kedzie. Updated public safety info will be posted. -The Oak Lawn Target closed voluntarily on Sunday, as well as other businesses on 95th Street between Cicero Avenue and Pulaski. Leaders in south suburban Oak Lawn implemented a curfew for two additional days following Sunday, in which police officers arrested eight individuals related to looting.In a message posted on Twitter, Oak Lawn Police Chief Randy Palmer said that looters targeted smoke shops, cell phone stores and electronics, but no incidents of arson were reported.To our residents and businesses, OLPD made 8 arrests yesterday involved in looting to some businesses. No incidents of arson.
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In his post Monday afternoon, Chief Palmer added that Oak Lawn police officers will be prepared for the possibility of looting again in the evening Monday.
Target may remain closed on Monday.