Williams, Kevin. "REO Speedwagon embraces its past, future", Chicago Tribune, May 14, 2010. Accessed June 15, 2016. "Cronin and his bandmates are homeboys even though they all live in Los Angeles now. He grew up in Oak Lawn as the weird kid with the long hair and funny clothes who played guitar all the time, went to high school at Brother Rice and to college at Loyola University in Rogers Park."
Staff. "Former Phillies outfielder Brian Bogusevic signs with NPB's Orix Buffaloes", Philadelphia.com, December 9, 2015. Accessed June 15, 2016. "Bogusevic, 31, began last season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, despite slugging .611 in 36 spring training at-bats.The Oak Lawn, Illinois native was not recalled until Sept. 4."
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Staff. "Flatley's Generosity Benefits Special School", Sun-Sentinel, May 1, 2000. Accessed June 15, 2016. "Flatley, creator and star of Lord of the Dance, donated the money Friday to Elim Christian School, which serves students with developmental disabilities, including Flatley's niece, 14. Flatley grew up in nearby Oak Lawn, Ill."