Oak Lawn Regional Emergency Communications

Remain weather aware for the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are currently over Oakbrook terrace moving south east at 30 mph. The largest threat will be possible hail up to golf ball size and up to 70 mph wind gusts. This storm also has a tornado possible tag.

Be careful and weather aware tomorrow June 17th. More storms are projected in our area. Right now there is a 10% chance of strong tornados and a 30% chance of high wind. With an enhanced risk for heavy rain fall and potential for large hail.
Have a tornado action plan ready just in case.

🚨 It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 🚨

This week is for the voices you don’t see—the ones who answer when people are having the worst day of their lives.

Every call is different. Every second matters. And somehow, our team shows up calm, focused, and ready—no matter what comes through that headset.

To our dispatchers: thank you for what you do, day in and day out. It’s not always seen, but it’s always felt.

We appreciate you more than words can say. 💛

Be advised the national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kendall County, northwestern will county, Southern dupage county, and South central cook county.
The storm prompting the warning is a little ways off. But is heading east. The greatest threat appears to be up to quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected.
Warning is active until 11:15pm

Weather is moving through quickly. Expect some rain and wind. Possibly hail.
There is no threat of severe weather at this time.
If that changes we will update.

NOTICE: On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the 5th District SWAT Team will be conducting training exercises from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM at the following locations:
- 2701 W. 95th St
- 8859 S. Kedzie Ave

There is NO threat to the public.

** update, owner has been located and informed. Thank you to anyone who shared the post! **

Anyone recognize this absolute sweetheart that the Oak lawn police was able to catch?
She was found in the area of 95th st / Meade ave
She has a light blue collar but no tags on it.

If you are or know the owner, she will be taken to the animal welfare league in chicago ridge where she can be picked up.

OLREC representing at the Village of Oak Lawn, Illinois national night out event yesterday. Handing out goodie bags and helping to educate the public about the 911 center.

Please use caution through the area.