🌱 Patch AM: Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest and 11 more events

Make time for Village Recycling and Shredding Event on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest and 11 more events

Make time for Village Recycling and Shredding Event on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Illinois family mourns woman married in Oak Forest in 1960

Coming up: Irish Singing Circle - Beer Garden on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Oak Forest resident tied to alleged Molotov cocktail case in Mokena

Coming up on the Oak Forest Patch calendar: Irish Singing Circle - Beer Garden

🌱 Patch AM: Our Lady of Knock and 13 more events

Make time for Irish Singing Circle - Beer Garden on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Our Lady of Knock and 14 more events

Coming up: Irish Singing Circle - Beer Garden on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Our Lady of Knock and 14 more events

Coming up on the Oak Forest Patch calendar: Stephen Smyth band 2026 US tour authentic Irish...

Driver Tackled After Fleeing Fatal Crash | Man Shot, 2 In Custody | Priest Sex Abuse Probe Ongoing

ALSO: 5 tornadoes confirmed | Fire destroys home | Murder-suicide inside school | Raffle for Bears-Packers tix | Will Co. storm survey out

Woman Sets Storage Unit Ablaze With Man Inside: PD | 2 Shot Dead At School | Woman, 25, Killed In Hit-and-Run

ALSO: Teen charged in swatting call | $1M winning lotto ticket sold in 'burbs | Tornado hits towns | Images of burglary suspects released

District 228 to Host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics in September

Members of the community are encouraged to attend!

Man Attacked In Home Invasion | Man With Molotov Cocktails In ICE Custody: DHS | Meth Hidden In Fire Pit

ALSO: Pizza place burglarized | Woman hit man with wine bottle | K9 sniffs out illegal gun | 12K lbs. of pet food donated | Irish Fest tix

Tickets On Sale For Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2026

Longstanding tradition of quality entertainment and making memories continues August 21-23 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest.

Trooper Sexually Assaulted Bartender: Court | Man Had Molotov Cocktails, Map To Mosque | Teen Sex Sting

ALSO: Former firefighter accused in ex-wife's death | Man shot by relative | Drone tracks carjacking suspects | Woman killed in hit-and-run

Oak Forest PD's National Night Out Set For August 4

The event designed to build police-community partnerships is back at Oak Forest City Hall, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Citywide Branch Pickup Service Offered Amid Storm Cleanup Efforts: City

Oak Forest Public Works crews will be out the next several weeks to pick up branches for woodchipping.

Bicyclist Hit, Left To Die | Driver In Fatal Crash Claimed He Had Seizure | 'Go Back To Your Country' Taunt

ALSO: Beloved teen mourned | Woman dies in crash | Township school supply drive | Flurry Artisan Market back | Help for Will Co. pet owners

Missing Man Found Safe | Man, 59, Killed In Crash | 15 Yrs In Armored Truck, ATM Heists | Gun At Courthouse

ALSO: 4 yrs for wire fraud | Movie filming at HS | 3 yrs for taking $10K bribe | Burglary suspects ditch car on I-80 | Rescue gives up space

Amazon Shooter Caught: PD | Man Accidentally Shoots Self Cleaning Gun | Sox Grant Wish For Girl With Cancer

ALSO: Family sues church | Fraud, money laundering charges for clinic owner | After 100 bodies found piled, state reform | Summerween market

Man, 54, Dies In Jet Ski Accident | Father & Son Found Shot In Head | Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Crash

ALSO: Man fakes fall on girl, sexually assaults her: PD | Gaming café hit by burglars again | Felony for spitting in cop's face | and more

Ex Gets 33 Years In Woman's Slaying | Secret Filming In Church Bathroom | 5 Yrs For Ex-Cop's 'Brazen' Abuse

ALSO: 16 yrs for drug, gun trafficking | Pet Market | Eagle Scout's plight for foster kids | Free CBD dog treats | Blood drive honors son

2 Years After Son's Death, Oak Forest Family Keeps His Name, Passion For The Trades Alive

David O'Donnell, 27, died in 2024 after falling 120 feet from a scaffold. His parents are doing all they can to see his name live on.

'Despicable' Alleged Sex Assault Video | Man Takes Own Life Amid Murder Probe: PD | 'Raddest' Coffee Shop

ALSO: Man took own life near park | Police raid Manhattan home | 'Big Boy' chugs through 'burbs | Hometown kid signs with Illini

Death Probe Near Park | Beloved Supercentenarian Dies At 111 | I-55 Stretch Renamed After Fallen Trooper

ALSO: Hundreds of teens flood park, keep the peace | Man lurking had burglary tools, ammo | Brothers Osborne in town | 300-home garage sale

IL Pauses Gas Tax Hike, Brings Back Sales Tax Holiday

The state will put off a planned increase to the gas tax and bring back a sales tax break for families doing school shopping.

Hundreds Of Teens Flood Hazel Crest Park, Keep The Peace At Graduation Gathering: Police Chief

The police chief commended the teens for their conduct that kept the gathering safe and fun.

300 Homes Participating In Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale

The bargain-hunting adventure will take place on June 5–6, and offers local residents the opportunity to seek out neighborhood treasures.

Truck Slammed By Train | Man's Lawyer Blasts Sex Assault Accuser's Lawsuit | Week-old Puppies Found Abandoned

ALSO: 'Final thank you' to unclaimed vet | Golden Apple winner | Shoe drive seeks 2,500 pairs | Local biz, Village battle over tax break

1 Dozen Week-Old Puppies, Two Adult Dogs Safe After Abandoned In Harvey Home: Sheriff

The puppies and two adult dogs were left at the home when their owner moved, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Bremen Junior Sophia Lara Named Distinguished Young Woman of Posen, Advances to State Competition

"As a young Latina girl who plans to work in healthcare, I want to prove myself worthy of such an honor."

Bremen Junior Maya Contreras Named Distinguished Young Woman of Midlothian, Advances to State Competition

“Maya elevates every space she is a part of.”

Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Bar | Bomb Threats To Daycares | Teen Sex Assault Victim Sues Concert Venue

ALSO: Teen on bike hit by car | Mayo spews onto road | Man arrested after standoff | Services set for CFD engineer | Will Co. job fair

1 Year Later, Arrest In Fatal Crash | 'Missing' Boy Found Inside Home | Gaming Café Hit In Burglary (Again)

ALSO: Eagle Scout project a rehab game-changer | Beloved parrot missing | Data center pushback | Phony bill warning | Suburban Pride Fest

Man, 69, Dies In Fire | Accidental Shooting, Standoff Leads To Charges | $4M Fraud Schemes Bought Luxury Cars

ALSO: Details in man's slaying | No injuries in house fire | 'The Who' rocker in 'burbs | College's final sendoff | Drive-thru food giveaway

IL Gas Tax Hike Coming In July: Here's How Much More You'll Pay

There's another increase to the Motor Fuel Tax kicking in July 1.

Man Shoots, Kills Father: Cops | Accidental Shooting Leads To Standoff | Park District Calls Out Vandals

ALSO: Woman meets hero | Gaming café burglarized | Man pulls knife over McD's parking | Flower sale for special cause | 'Rock legend' coming

Oak Forest Fire Department First In State To Use Breakthrough Cardiac Monitoring Tool: City

New system helps ensure better electrode placement to more effectively diagnose heart attacks, arrhythmias, and poor blood flow.

Oak Forest Hospital Demolition Continues, County Seeks Community Input On Future Plans

An online survey seeking public input on the property's future is open until April 30.

State Police Open Applications For Military Model Police Camps For Teens

The week-long overnight camps run in three different locations this summer. Find one close to you.

Oak Forest Cops Will Take To Dunkin' Roof For A Good Cause

Cops will be atop Dunkin' in Oak Forest on May 15 to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Oak Forest High School Students Unite to Support Beloved Educator Kim Curlee

Curlee, an Oak Forest HS educator of 24 years, was recently diagnosed with cancer, inspiring an outpouring of community support.

The Free South Suburban Home Show Returns One Weekend Only To The Oak Lawn Pavilion

1000's of the latest products, Services & Ideas to Remodel, Repair and Beautify Your Home! Free Admission & Parking March 28th & 29th

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Feb. 15th & 16th

See 100's of products & services for 1,000's of the best ideas for home remodeling, repairs & upgrades ALL with one, easy fun & FREE visit!

AFS-USA is seeking host families to welcome an exchange student

Make a difference in a young person’s life by becoming an AFS-USA host family.

Oak Lawn Home Show Returns with Free Admission on April 29 & 30

The Oak Lawn Home Show returns Bigger & Batter than ever to the Oak Lawn Pavilion with Free Admission and Free parking on April 29th & 30th!

2-1-1 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Social Services

Residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County can dial 2-1-1 or visit 211MetroChicago.org to connect with assistance

Free Tinley Park Home Show Returns on Feb. 25th & 26th

The Chicago Home Show Returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center on February 25th & 26th with Free Admission & Free Parking!

The Free Chicago Home Show Returns to Tinley Park October 1st & 2nd

The Chicago Home Show Returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center on October 1st & 2nd with Free Admission & Free Parking!

Oak Lawn Home Show Returns May 21 And 22

With Free Admission And Parking!

Tinley Park Home Show Returns! Free Admission on Feb. 26 & 27

Free Admission & Parking! Find 100's of Products & Services for 1000's of Fresh Ideas to Improve & Beautify Your Home with Just ONE Visit!

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