Suburban Girl, 8, Dies Christmas Day After Years Fighting Cancer

Analia Garcia-Pinto, 8, died Christmas morning, her family said. She had battled cancer for half her life.

Oak Forest Closings, Delays, Cancelations For Winter Storm

Keep track of closings and cancelations in anticipation of a potentially significant winter storm.

Oak Forest Braces For Potential Significant Winter Storm

Oak Forest Police Department will serve as warming center, if needed. Plows are ready. No parking in street after 2 inches of snow.

Coaches Rally To Support Midlothian Teen, Family After Father's Death

Bremen HS coaches Dan Stell and Mike Lynch want to give senior Eric Perez-Nava and his family a good Christmas after a devastating loss.

Beware The Belt In A Sock

South Side Pod chats with an Oak Forest candlemaker and tries a new stout out while touring south side breweries. Plus local news & events!

'Unimaginable:' Community Mourns Oak Forest Man Who Fell From Overpass

David Adrian Ponce de Leon, 26, fell to his death when a car struck his, which then hit him and pushed him over the barrier.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Seeks Fun & Friendly Volunteers

Come be a part of something special and help our organization continue their mission to “Build a Better Tomorrow for Those In Need”.

Chief Lawsuit Settled | All-Star Game | 25,000 Miles | Flu Cases High

SOUTHLAND NEWS OF THE WEEK: Homewood Woman Opens Brewery In Memory Of Late Son | Bikers Ready To Roll | Best Illinois Photos

82-Year-Old Midlothian Woman Located, Reunited With Family: Police

Gloria Smithson was reported missing on Thursday night, but police said she has been found and is no longer in danger as once feared.

The Village That Sophie Built: An Oak Forest Preemie's Story

Katy and Tim Landuyt could talk about their little girl all day. They want her—and their family's story—to remind people they're not alone.

City Warns Of Oak Forest Fire Department T-Shirt Sale Text Scam

That's not actually the Oak Forest Fire Department texting you about buying T-shirts, the City warns.

Facing Her Final Days, Suburban 8-Year-Old Will Get Princess Treatment

Analia Pinto, 8, loves to be pampered, so that's exactly what her mother will do for her in what doctors say might be her last days.

Family Seeks Answers After Midlothian Man, Hit And Run Victim Dies

A 51-year-old Midlothian man has died after being struck by a car while on his motorcycle. His family wants to know who did it.

Bremen HS National Honor Society Chapter Hosts Annual Food Drive

Non-perishable food items can be drop off at Berkot’s Super Foods in Midlothian, or at Bremen High School

Oak Forest Soccer Coach Teaches Leadership On, Off Field: Local Hero

Oak Forest HS boys soccer coach Kieran Byrne is setting a strong example in leadership for the members of the boys' soccer team.

What Time Is Sunset In Oak Forest As Daylight Saving Time Ends?

Reminder: clocks will drop back one hour this weekend. Find out what time the sun sets Nov. 6 in Oak Forest.

Service A Priority To Oak Forest High School Soccer: Star Athletes

The members of the Oak Forest High School soccer team excel on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.

Oak Forest's 'Bill The Band' Suffers Stroke While Mourning Partner

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.

Men Flaunt Guns At Park | Arson At Home | Family Needs A Liver Donor

PLUS: Greyhound shooting victim IDed | Bank robbed | Final haunts at Mokena house | Food mart robbed at gunpoint | Win $200K in furniture!

21-Gun Salute Coming For St. Damian's Rev. Scanlan

Rev. Scanlan was a beloved former associate pastor at the Oak Forest church, and a retired lieutenant colonel and Army chaplain.

Services Set For Beloved St. Damian Priest And Former Associate Pastor

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

Braun Educational Center is Helping Children Fighting Cancer

Midlothian Man, 48, Donates Organs After Dying Of Cardiac Arrest

The family of Daniel Howard is grieving following his unexpected death Oct. 14.

Abraham Family Honors Their Brave Warrior

Abraham family honors their brave warrior while helping children and teens fighting cancer

Oak Forest Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Community Expo

Vendors, exhibitors, DJ and games—even a kids' costume contest in store for the expo, starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 15.

Inflation Affecting 2022 Pumpkin Prices In Oak Forest

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in Oak Forest could come at an increased cost this year.

'It's Quiet Here Without Him:' Family Mourns Toddler Son Who Drowned

Jack Wedgbury, 2, drowned at his family's lakehouse in Indiana. The Oak Forest residents are reeling from his death.

Oak Forest Runners Complete 2022 Chicago Marathon

The 44th edition of the race featured more than 40,000 runners Sunday in Chicago.

WeishFest Date And Several Headliners Set, Tickets On Sale Now

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.

Trick-Or-Treat Hours Set For Oak Forest

Know when your ghouls and goblins can knock on doors in search of goodies in Oak Forest Monday, Oct. 31.

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Await Your Pierogi Orders Ahead Of Holidays

We didn't call them that, but they like it! Pierogi orders accepted now through Oct. 28. Get 'em while you can!

Take Your Pick: Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Oak Forest

Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Oak Forest.

Services Set For Mother Of Four, Victim Of Oak Forest Shooting

Funeral arrangements have been made for Lupe Gomez, 43, who was killed by her husband last week outside their Oak Forest home.

Services Set For Siblings Killed In Oak Forest Shooting

Funeral arrangements have been set for Briana and Emilio Rodriguez, siblings who were killed in a shooting in Oak Forest Friday.

Nearly 1,000 Gather To Honor Oak Forest Shooting Victims, Families

The Oak Forest community gathered Monday evening in tribute to three victims of a Friday morning shooting.

Fundraisers Started For Funerals Of Oak Forest Shooting Victims

The families of the victims of a shooting in Oak Forest Friday morning have started online fundraisers to help with burial costs.

Candlelight Vigil Planned In Memory Of Oak Forest Shooting Victims

The vigil will honor the memories of three family members killed near their home in Oak Forest Friday morning.

District 228 Remembers Oak Forest HS Alumni Killed In Friday Incident

The school district mourns the deaths of two alumni, 20 and 22 years old, killed in a barricade situation, fire Friday morning.

Family Searches For Their Beloved Lost Dog

A family whose dog escaped from a home in Crestwood on Sunday is devastated and desperate to find him.

OFHS Soccer Fights Childhood Cancer At Sept. 20 Home Game

The Oak Forest High School Soccer booster organization will hold a fundraiser for childhood cancer awareness, to be held Sept. 20.