Oak Forest HS boys soccer coach Kieran Byrne is setting a strong example in leadership for the members of the boys' soccer team.
Reminder: clocks will drop back one hour this weekend. Find out what time the sun sets Nov. 6 in Oak Forest.
The members of the Oak Forest High School soccer team excel on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.
Bill Ehm was mourning the death of his partner Barb when he suffered a stroke. A longtime entertainer in the area, family shares his story.
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Rev. Scanlan was a beloved former associate pastor at the Oak Forest church, and a retired lieutenant colonel and Army chaplain.
Rev. Francis Scanlan died Wednesday, Oct. 19. He was 87. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Braun Educational Center is Helping Children Fighting Cancer
The family of Daniel Howard is grieving following his unexpected death Oct. 14.
Abraham family honors their brave warrior while helping children and teens fighting cancer
Vendors, exhibitors, DJ and games—even a kids' costume contest in store for the expo, starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 15.
Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in Oak Forest could come at an increased cost this year.
Jack Wedgbury, 2, drowned at his family's lakehouse in Indiana. The Oak Forest residents are reeling from his death.
The 44th edition of the race featured more than 40,000 runners Sunday in Chicago.
The all-night music fest fundraiser for Weish4Ever will be held Dec. 2 at 115 Bourbon Street. The Fray will headline, with more to come.
Know when your ghouls and goblins can knock on doors in search of goodies in Oak Forest Monday, Oct. 31.
We didn't call them that, but they like it! Pierogi orders accepted now through Oct. 28. Get 'em while you can!
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Forest.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Lupe Gomez, 43, who was killed by her husband last week outside their Oak Forest home.
Funeral arrangements have been set for Briana and Emilio Rodriguez, siblings who were killed in a shooting in Oak Forest Friday.
The Oak Forest community gathered Monday evening in tribute to three victims of a Friday morning shooting.
The families of the victims of a shooting in Oak Forest Friday morning have started online fundraisers to help with burial costs.
The vigil will honor the memories of three family members killed near their home in Oak Forest Friday morning.
The school district mourns the deaths of two alumni, 20 and 22 years old, killed in a barricade situation, fire Friday morning.
A family whose dog escaped from a home in Crestwood on Sunday is devastated and desperate to find him.
The Oak Forest High School Soccer booster organization will hold a fundraiser for childhood cancer awareness, to be held Sept. 20.
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Forest.
Oak Forest High School will host a vaccine drive on Oct. 7. A variety of vaccines will be available.
Toy Drive in Honor of Brave Warrior Jacob Abraham to Benefit Children with Cancer
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Applications are being accepted for full-time firefighters at the Oak Forest Fire Department. Deadline for submission is Sept. 21.
The man says a husky dog being passed between finders in the south suburbs is his, and that whoever has her, is keeping her from him.
Your Patch editor is doing another sit-down opportunity Sept. 8 for all Oak Forest Patch readers, and she majorly needs your help!
Michael Hickey, 65, known for his appearances as Santa across the Chicagoland, died August 15. His friends and family honor his memory.
The apartment building at 157th near Cicero was torn down Monday as the next step toward a mixed-use development.
A longtime Oak Forest resident who "picks up and goes" whenever a rescue animal needs transport has lost the van she has used for years.
How Oak Forest High School Soccer is drawing big crowds while operating more like a minor league baseball team.
Cops will be atop the Dunkin location in Oak Forest on August 19 to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
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The Oak Forest City Council has approved the plans for a 55-apartment facility near 151st and Cicero Avenue.