🌱 Patch AM: Your Wishes - Your Plans and 10 more events

Happening soon: Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026 on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Police K9 Finds Lost Elderly Man | Man Tried To Abduct 2 Girls: PD | Woman, 21, Killed In Fiery Crash

ALSO: HS on probation after racism probe | Man sped wrong way past crash scene: PD | Sex charges against man | Carjacking thwarted

🌱 Patch AM: Your Wishes - Your Plans and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026 on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Your Wishes - Your Plans and 9 more events

Also check out Active Aging Week 2026 on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Oak Forest is being called Chicagoland’s underrated outdoor playground.

And on the Oak Forest Patch calendar - Active Aging Week 2026

🌱 Patch AM: What Oak Forest residents should do after three rabid bats were found

Happening soon: Halal Fest Fall Edition on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: High-speed crash at 157th and Cicero sends one driver to hospital

Make time for Halal Fest Fall Edition on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

1 Killed In Fiery Crash | ATM Technician Robbed At Gunpoint | Massive Drive-Through Light Show Coming |

ALSO: Man pleads guilty to boy's sex assault | Driver slams into cement truck | Teachers still in contact talks | Deer mating season

🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins In, Near Oak Forest This Fall

Also check out Halal Fest Fall Edition on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber's 45th Annual Community Expo Set For Oct. 17

More than 40 exhibitors are lined up for the expo, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at Arbor Park School.

Power Grid Emergency Hits IL: What To Know

The move was made to ensure that Illinois and 12 other states reduce the risk of power shortages, officials said.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Oak Forest Boy Advances In Baby Of The Year Contest, Vies For $25K & Starring Spot In Ad Campaign

Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.

Third Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Oct. 9 near the 6200 block of El Morro Lane.

Barricaded Man Alluded To 'Murder Scene': PD | Man Robbed During Sale Meetup | More Charges For Sex Offender

ALSO: Why no SWAT at standoff? | Push for license plate reader ban | IKEA swaps suburbs | Baby of the Year contenders | Carraig Challenge

'Always Smiling' Oak Forest Boy Vying For $25K Baby Of The Year Title, Spot In National Ad Campaign

Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.

Registration Open Now For Gaelic Park's Carraig Challenge 5K Run, 1.5-Mile Walk

The Carriag Challenge is set for Sunday, Nov. 29.

Man Threatened Police In Standoff: PD | Family Sues After Girl Killed By Bus | Bar Targeted Again In Burglary

ALSO: Man, mother accused in drug ring | Man flees crash, shoots at other cars | Woman targeted in jail bond scam | Joey's moves

Workshop On Estates, Wills, Legacy Arrangements Coming To Gaelic Park

The free event is set for Oct. 22 at the Oak Forest venue.

Gaelic Park's 'Flights & Flannels' Spotlights Local Breweries, Tickets Still Available

The event set for Friday, Oct. 2 features live music and 8 area breweries.

Oak Forest Extends Trick-or-Treat Hours For 2026: City

Extra time to trick-or-treat in Oak Forest this year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday.

Lockdown After 'Possible Threat' At HS | Family's Fight For Special Needs Daughter | Search For Missing Man

ALSO: No injures in fire | $500K in stolen copper found | Man used employer's card for $6K in bets | 6 leave school after racist taunts

Robber Nabbed After Shot By Intended Target: PD | Aide Left Gun On Bus | Beloved Kindergartner Recovering

ALSO: Dan Davis' cause of death unclear | $23K in stolen hair tools | 'Simply a pause, not goodbye' for restaurant | Another rabid bat

Another Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Sept. 15 in the 15300 block of Kilpatrick, officials said.

Man Shoots Would-Be Robber | Boy Finds Gun Left On Bus | Burglars Hit Same Bar Twice | Coach Ousted

ALSO: 4 cats rescued from basement fire | 'You're dead' threats to police | 'The Who' rocker plays in 'burbs | Doughs Guys Bakery to close

Deliver More Than a Meal: Volunteer with Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

Just two hours a week can change a local senior's life. Discover how rewarding volunteering with Meals on Wheels can be for your community.

Baby Killed In Crash Wasn't In Car Seat | Tragedies Rock Frankfort | Mom's Killer Still At Large

ALSO: Child porn charges for sex assault suspect | 14.5 years in carjacking | Racist taunts at hs game | West Nile in Will | $1M winner

Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Aug. 28 in the 15500 block of Rob Roy Drive, officials said.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In IL

COVID-19 is growing in more than 30 Illinois counties, data shows.

'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square

At nearly 2 years old, Midlothian's Charleigh Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Man Takes Own Life At Gun Range | Cops Accused Of Putting Teen In Chokehold | Towns Rally For Kindergartener

ALSO: 7 injured in crash | Wienermobile in town | Resource center for tornado victims | Water Lantern Festival back | College, career fair

Death Investigation Underway After Human Remains Found In Harvey, Illinois

Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play and that the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office was notified.

Priest Cleared In Sex Abuse Probe | 100 MPH At Impact In Fatal Crash | 1 Dead After Shooting: PD

ALSO: Prison time in $1m fraud | Man spat, threw drink at cop | Kitten sale scam | DUI after threats to American Legion | Fall Fest guide

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.

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!