Ham It Up at the Misercordia Pig Roast on Monday at Healy's Westside

All proceeds from the event go to support Misericordia and purchasing a t-shirt is your ticket in.

Shanahan's Brew-Centric Weekend Menu Puts Beer in Everything—Even You

This weekend, the menu at Shanahan's Creole Restaurant and Irish Bar gets hoppy.

Impending Storm Means Increased Traffic for Local Hardware Store

Schauer's expects to see more customers coming in this afternoon to buy salt, shovels before first snow hits this evening.

House Red Vinoteca Celebrates New Year's Eve in Style

Forest Park wine bar and restaurant celebrates the new year with five-course French menu paired with white wine.

Forest Park Coffee House Sponsors Clothing Drive

Blue Max Coffee is looking for gently-used adult and children's clothing to help warm up the needy.

Feeling Crabby? Head to Crabfest at Shanahan's This Weekend

Crabfest is this month's special menu focus at Shanahan's Creole Restaurant and Irish Bar in Forest Park, running Dec. 14-16.

Free Parking Holiday Continues in Forest Park

No change needed for the meters along Madison Street, Roosevelt Road.

Gifts for Her: 2012 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for a gift for a lady in your life? Check out our gift guide of local, small businesses in Oak Park and Forest Park.

2012 Forest Park Holiday Walk in Photos

Patch was out at Forest Park's Holiday Walk taking pictures of you and your neighbors. Take a look at what we captured.

Going on Around Town: Give a Child a Gift, Forest Parkopoly and More

What's coming up in Forest Park—and what's still going on.

Thinking About Getting Your Child a Book? How About a Classic

New takes from the area's book experts on some old favorites.

Review: Piggyback Opens in Forest Park, Great for a Night on the Town

Piggyback Tavern is now open in Forest Park featuring barbequed meats, delicious sides and strong cocktails.

Shanahan's Hosts Lobsterfest This Weekend

Shanahan's Creole Restaurant and Irish Bar brings lobster and all the brown butter you can handle to Forest Park Nov. 16-18.

Fall Flavors in Full Swing at Blue Max Coffee

Pumpkin spice and everything nice now at Blue Max Coffee in Forest Park.

Illinois Unemployment Rates Drop Across the Board in September

In Oak Park, the unemployment rate dropped from August to September this year and is well below the state and county averages, according to data released last week.

New BBQ, Speakeasy Opening Soon in Forest Park: Piggyback Tavern

Owners say Forest Park's Piggyback Tavern will offer an experience like no other around town.

Blue Max Coffee Hosts Roasting, Latte Art Demo on Wednesday

Blue Max Coffee in Forest Park will be hosting a coffee roasting and latte art demonstration on Oct. 24.

Get Your Gator On With Shanahan's Shrimp and Alligator Fest This Weekend

Shanahan's restaurant in Forest Park hosts its Shrimp and Alligator Fest starting on Friday night and running through the weekend.

Grand Appliance and TV Opens Today

Major appliance chain takes the spot of Trage Bros., which closed in 2009.

Famous Liquors in Forest Park for Sale

Famous Liquors in Forest Park is on the market and may become a second location for Cardinal Wine and Spirits.

These Sidewalks Are Made for Shopping

Madison Street turns into a big shopping bazaar later this month.

On the Market: Forest Park Foreclosures

From homes to condos, here's a look at foreclosure properties on the market in Forest Park this week.

Forest Park's Cheapest Gas

Area fuel prices at a glance.

Wine and Shop along Madison on Sept. 15

Progressive Wine Walk, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, also will feature plenty of food and camaraderie.

On the Market: Forest Park Foreclosures

From homes to condos, here's a look at foreclosure properties on the market in Forest Park this week.

House Hunt: Forest Park Edition

In the market? Take a virtual tour in this weekly feature.

Forest Park's Cheapest Gas

Hurricane Isaac in the Gulf, refinery fire in Whiting, among other issues, may be contributing to continued high gas prices. We have listings of the lowest gas prices in the area.

SCORE Helps Business Owners

No, there's not a catch. SCORE's experienced mentors will help you take your business to the next level.

Farmers Market Attendance Improving, Officials Predict Bright Future

After a slow start to 2012, officials and vendors say things are looking up in the second half of the year for the Forest Park Farmers Market.

New Store to Take Byte out of Computer Market

Every Last Byte to open in Bleeding Heart Bakery space in September.

Forest Park's Cheapest Gas

Area fuel prices at a glance.

Skrine Chops to Reopen Next Weekend

The roll-out will coincide with the one-year anniversary of a fire that devastated the beloved restaurant.

On The Market: Forest Park Foreclosures

From homes to condos, here's a look at foreclosure properties on the market in Forest Park this week.

Forest Park Farmers' Market