Man Slain In Home | Substitute Fired Amid Child Sex Abuse Claims | 1 Dead In Crash | Amazon Fresh Closing

ALSO: Charges in deadly crash | Siblings' deaths murder-suicide | Job fair success | Parolee caught with guns, drugs | Burglary at Balmoral

Cops Shoot At Robbers | Teacher In Misconduct Probe Resigns | Ex-Mayor Loses In Court | Century-Old Gun Found

ALSO: Suburban school closings | Late teacher's family helps others | Red Robin to close | '80s, '90s rockers coming | No injuries in fire

Man Tries To Lure Girl Into Car | Amazon Retail Project A Go | Woman Killed In Crash A 'Beacon Of Light'

ALSO: Smash-and-grab at gaming café | Baling machine catches fire | Taco spot out, sports bar in | Tax appeal open | 500 hrs. of service

St. Damian School Tapped As Grand Marshal Of Oak Forest Fleadh Family Parade

Representatives for the Catholic school will lead the 50-unit community parade on Saturday, March 7.

Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday

Enjoy the thrill of a Treasure Hunt at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Orland Park - January 19-31, 2026

Oak Forest Park District Receives $600K Grant, Will Make 'Major Updates' To Don Gorman Park

Upgrades will include rentable picnic pavilion with permanent bag boards, splash pad, new playground equipment and more, officials said.

Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 17th Year March 7

Oak Forest's 2026 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun including a 5K, parade, live music, and more, set for March 7.

Car Slams Into Café | Missing Teacher's Body Found | Sex Assault At Concert | Woman Hit By Minivan

ALSO: Man punches Walmart shopper | Semen on swimwear | 18 dogs, drugs, cash seized in raid | Cosmetics thieves | Man saved from losing $10K

Teacher, 53, Missing | Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint | Murder Charge For Man, 21 | $2M Stolen Goods Haul

ALSO: Liquor store robbed | Charges in shooting | Bodycam footage of missing man | Attempted murder | Blood drive | GameStop closings

1 Dead In Fire | Man Threatens To Kill Deputies | Teen Saves Choking Boy | Mom Of 2 Killed In Crash

ALSO: Retired teacher wins $250K | No charges after infant found buried | Man hits pole, flees | Daughter not giving up hope to find dad

Highly Contagious Norovirus Spreading Rapidly In IL: What To Know

Nicknamed "winter vomiting disease," it has sparked warnings from health experts ahead of the holidays.

Woman Hit, Killed By Bus | 'Superhero' Cop Dies | $550K Payout For Fired Cop | Search For Man Ongoing

ALSO: Barricade arrest | Contractor charged with fraud | 'Just a fun ride' for football team, fans | Honor Flight memories | Yuletide bazaar

Longtime Leader Of Oak Forest EMA Remembered For Service, Dedication To Crisis Management: City

Bob Small was appointed head of the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency shortly after its formation in the 1970s, the City said.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Announces $2,000 Giving Tuesday Match

Give Hope a Home. Because Everyone Deserves One.

'Anything To Help Our Son': Oak Forest Family Needs To Find Living Liver Donor For Teen

The 18-year-old still needs to find his match in a living liver donor. Find out how to help.

Meth Lab Sickens 8 | 21 Years For Crash That Killed Siblings | Team Makes History: 'Go Get Another Win'

PLUS: Teen's perfect score | Alderman dies | Pierogi sale | K9 cop's body armor | Turkey Trot signup | Free microchipping | Signing Day

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready With Your Pierogi For Thanksgiving, Christmas Dinners

No pre-orders! It's first come, first served on sale dates in November.

Girl Groped At Gas Station | Car Slams Into House | Woman Still Missing | Chest-Bumped Over Pizza

ALSO: Who has $200K ticket? | $235K lost | Arrest after loud party | Fall arts & crafts show | Restaurant closing | Fire district toy drive

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $965M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In IL

The massive jackpot, worth $445.3 million in cash, grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.

'Mr. Oak Forest Bowl' Retires After 55 Years In The Bowling Business: 'It Was Practically In His DNA'

For decades, Chuck Cahill and family celebrated all their milestones at the beloved bowling alley, where he even met his wife.

Battling Bald Eagles Fall From Sky | Trump Pardons Pastor | Country Club Shuttered | Driver Who Hit HS Cited

ALSO: Kidnapping, sex assault arrest | Loaded gun stolen from unlocked car | Plan for students ahead of college closing | Road rage ramming

SUV Slams Into School | College's Closing A Shock To Students | Blighted Bar's Fresh Start | Refinery Cleared

ALSO: Crash closes I80 | Local mayor's bid for more | Metra's Holiday Trains set | Village's hints of something new | Art sale

IL Airports Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions

Travelers through IL airports will see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.

Town Mourns 2 Boys | ICE Didn't Take Missing Teen | 1 Year After Fire, Legacy Business To Close

ALSO: Child porn arrest | I-355 shooting | Car hits deer, hit 4 times | Grocer to change owner | Teen's perfect score | Blue Ribbon status

Oak Forest Community Tree Planting Rescheduled For Oct. 25, Volunteers Still Sought

Trees will be planted along Kilbourn Avenue in recognition of the City's renewal of its Tree City USA status.

2 Shot At Walmart, 1 In Custody | Embattled School Admin Resigns | 'Suspicious' Man At HS Game

ALSO: Teachers secure contract | No injuries in fire | Rash of car break-ins | Greek Food Fair | No Kings protests | Trick or treat hours

Runners From Oak Forest Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon

The 26.2-mile race started and ended in Grant Park, with runners traversing 29 of Chicago's neighborhoods.

Teachers Reject Contract | Woman Shot By Cops ID'd | Woman Finds Kindred Spirit In Rescue Dog

ALSO: Dark Arts Market back | Boo Bash set | Suburban trick or treat hours | Sheriff's 'Book Bus' | List of ghost hunts, tours.

Woman, 30, Killed In Crash | Homeowner Wrestles Invader | Meth Lab Discovered | Dog Rescued From Fire

ALSO: 'Numerous leads' in shooting | Man found dead outside | Teachers ratify contract | Spirit Christmas stores! | Taste Of Fall is back!

Motorcycle Hits, Kills Woman | Infant Dies Of Child Abuse | Dollar Store Stop Does Robber In | New DMV A Win

ALSO: Missing girl safe | 1,600 hit haunted trail | Oktoberfest in 'burbs | Diaper drive ongoing | Great Pumpkin Party | Cops' coat drive

Oak Forest Diaper Pantry Seeks Collection Sites For Diaper Drive, Donations Of Diapers & Wipes

New Life's Little Lambs' Closet is looking for businesses or offices willing to serve as a donation drop spot for its diaper drive.

Missing Girl Found In IL | 'We Need Your Help', Brewery Pleads | Grocer Chain Sold After 88 Years

ALSO: 20 yrs for 'hail of bullets' | What happened to Kelly Staples | Firefighter hurt | Cop charged in gun scheme | Drive-thru flu shots

Oak Forest Officials, Developer Break Ground On Senior Housing Complex

Carefree Village Housing is estimated to be complete within 18 months, officials said.

Car Rams Store In Smash-And-Grab | Slayings Still Unsolved 18 Yrs Later | Blood, Saliva Spat At Guard

ALSO: Driver in fatal crash was high| Fire closes business | Students rally for teacher | No injuries in semi fire | Haunted trail back

Woman Held Captive For Week | No Injuries In Apartment Fire | West Nile In Will | Man's 30-Mile Mission

ALSO: Pastry chef's legacy | Stray dog fundraiser | Q of Hearts benefits Honor Flight | New indie bookshop | Gym floor honors coaches, alum

Boy, 2, Shoots Self In Face | Man Still Missing | Woman Hit By Own Car | Drowning Victim ID'd

ALSO: Arrest in robbery attempt | Shooting victim ID'd | $100K lotto ticket sold in Lemont | Man, 21, dies in crash | Teachers to strike

Revamped Markham Toll Plaza Now Has In-Person I-PASS Services, Expanded Truck Parking

Illinois Tollway and City of Markham officials on Thursday celebrated the dedication of the Markham Plaza on I-294.

2 Shot In Targeted Attack | Medical Emergency Caused Crash | Statue Honors Fallen Cop

ALSO: $2K to avoid 'gen pop' | Preschooler to shine in Times Square | More Narcan boxes | Job fair at mall | Hidden Gem half marathon

Crash Kills Man, 80 | Pistol-Whipped In Robbery Attempt | Charges In Shooting | Till's Legacy Lives On

ALSO: Man in crisis found safe | Teachers to strike | Walmart worker's secret price switches | OL fall music fest | Teen center up for award

Accused Killer Gets New Trial | Neighbors Rally For Family After Fire | Kayak Thief Nabbed

ALSO: Emergency at mall | Thousands of lbs. in pet food donated | Emmett Till remembered | Teachers to strike? | White pelicans in Will Co.