GiGi's Playhouse Chosen To Lead Oak Forest Fleadh Parade

The Tinley Park-based nonprofit is a local chapter of a national network of Down syndrome support and education centers.

Oak Forest Police Department Hiring Lateral Officers

Hiring needs are immediate; applications are due soon.

Dead Child's Parents Freed | 'You're Next' Knife Threat | Ballot Drama

ALSO: 'Book Bar' opening in Mokena | Gun bust | NYE battery at KFC | 'Mama is dead,' son tells 911 | Portillo's opens | Prom dresses needed

Arrest In Women's Slayings | Trooper's Sendoff | New Year's Babes

ALSO: Run/walk in memory of trooper | Fugitive on the lam | Countdown to Fleadh | Re-gift for a cause | PD hiring | Debate team dominates

Oak Forest's Most-Read Stories Of 2024: See What Made Headlines

Find out which stories captivated Oak Forest Patch readers in 2024.

Countdown To Fleadh: Oak Forest Fleadh Back For 16th Year March 1

Oak Forest's 2025 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun including a 5K, parade, live music, and more, set for March 1.

Body Found In Pond | Cop Cleared In Beating | Bandit Nabbed On Bus

ALSO: Great Light Fight winner | Santa to deliver Do-Rite | Rudolph-inspired display | Kids gifted with coats | Dolly's library coming

35 Years For Sex Crimes | Expressway Homicides Solved | Ballot Drama

ALSO: Sisters' hot cocoa stand | Support for fire victims | Patch Tour O' Lights | Holiday bazaar in Tinley | Local Culver's in top 5

Fire Kills 15 Cats | Cemetery Deer Lives On | Horses As Bell Ringers

PLUS: Mission Meals helps 170 | Yuletide Bazaar | Xbox stolen in sale gone awry | Coffee shop to open | 130 citations | Tax refund apps

Fatal Road Rage Shooting | 4 Yrs For Gun Crime | Dad's Sweet Surprise

ALSO: Patch's Tour o' Lights | 10 yrs for romance scam | Shots fired | Mayors have challengers | Car hits pole | Huge furniture store opens

Bremen HS Marching Band to Debut in Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade

"This is such an incredible opportunity for our students," said Ben Salgado, band director. "They’ve been working so hard for this."

1 Killed In Crash ID'd | Raid Turns Up Drugs, Guns | $1.3M Jackpot Win

PLUS: Mayor blasts comptroller | PPP fraud | Beloved shop for sale | Pop-up bakery | Lions' tree lot back | Family featured on Hallmark+!

Bremen High School 40th Annual Community Food Drive

Since its inception in 1985, the Bremen community food drive has collected nearly 400,000 pounds of non-perishable donations.

Sex Sting At Spa | Father Gunned Down | Teen Paralyzed Suddenly

ALSO: Accused cop killer's record | Bald eagle spotted | Pals win $1.4M | WWII vet honored | Social media sleuths | New casino opens

Community Rallies Around Oak Forest Teen Fighting Sudden Paralysis

Paityn Castillo, 14, is in a fight to regain use of her body, after being struck by a rare autoimmune condition in late-October.

Oak Forest HS Hosts Future Bengal Night Welcoming Incoming Students

The event, held in the high school gym, united Arbor Park and Jack Hille students and families for fun, competition, and school spirit.

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Selling Homemade Pierogi For Holidays

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

Priest Linked To Midlothian Parish Cleared Of Sex Abuse Allegations

Cardinal Cupich sent letters to parishes stating an investigation determined there was no cause to believe priest sexually abused a minor.

Barricaded In House | Carjacker A Flight Risk | Jewelry Heist Spree

ALSO: Fire probe | Camaro stolen | Craft and vendor fair | 'Carrie' to take stage | All Saints' Day ceremonies | Teen chases pop star dream

Gun Threat In Drive-Thru | Cop Misplaces Gun | Underage Party Mayhem

ALSO: Teachers still without contract | Inaugural benefit a success | Liquor shop robbed | Teacher wins $10K | Q of Hearts at $1.8M

Man, 80, Run Over In Carjacking | Gun Brag On Facebook | Brush Fire

ALSO: Parents push for playground fence | Bash your pumpkin to bits | Photos with Santa | Turkey Trot back | Addams Family Musical debuts

Child Luring Attempt | Woman's Body Found | Arrest In Armed Robbery

ALSO: Photos of fire's destruction | Opening of wine bar and grill | Area teen, nonprofit star in TV show | Gun charges after traffic stops

Teen In Cancer Fight, Project Fire Buddies Share Spotlight In New Show

"Hearts of Heroes" debuts Sunday, Oct. 20, and features a special experience between the teen, a local nonprofit, and her favorite TV star.

Fire Engulfs Cabinet Co. | Missing Elderly Woman | Graffiti Arrest

ALSO: Missing teen found safe | Stolen tricycle replaced | Dog adoption fees waived | FEMA center opens | Memorial org's first fundraiser

Woman, 78, Missing | Massage Parlor Sex Sting | Supper Club Farewell

ALSO: Village in hot water over audits | 2 wks to claim $250K | Coffee co. coming soon | Juice WRLD brewery opening | Trick or treat hours

Child Luring Attempt | Man Shot By Car Thief | Bare-Chested Bandit

ALSO: Friends start care package biz | Oddities and Dark Arts Market | Body armor for K9 cops | Free custard for a year? | New sushi spot

Teen Fatally Shot At Party | Crash Kills 2 | Felony For School Threat

PLUS: Hunt for car in hit-and-run | 20 years for sex trafficking | 'Suspicious' car follows kid | Teacher could win $10K | Pet blessing

No More Paying To Park At Oak Forest's Metra Lots: City

The City Council on Tuesday voted to eliminate daily parking fees at all of Oak Forest's Metra lots, effective immediately.

Golfers, Sponsors Sought For Project Fire Buddies Fundraiser

Project Fire Buddies' 'Fire In The Hole' golf outing is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at George Dunne Golf Course in Oak Forest.

Murder Charge In Shooting | Threat At Jr. High | 103 & Portillo's Cake

ALSO: Carjacking suspect eludes cops | Bridge to be replaced | Story behind 9/11 memorial | Q of Hearts at $1.4M | Recyclepalooza back

Gaelic Park's Heritage And Harvest Day Set For September 15

The event is free and family-friendly, with games and activities for children and adults.

Spraying For Mosquitos In Oak Forest Early Tuesday: City

The spraying will take place in a specific area, beginning at 4:30 a.m. and completing before sunrise.

Murder Charge For Teen | Child Porn Arrest | Stranded Kindergarteners

ALSO: Local biz decorates DNC | Alarm at HS malfunctions | Fire destroys garage | $10K Raffle | Crisis Center gets $10K | Scooter concerns

Oak Forest's Acorn Public Library Awarded $45,000 In Grant Money

The grants are awarded annually to support local public library services throughout Illinois.

Sex Assault At Rehab | Shots Fired, Hostage Taken | 1 Dead In Stabbing

ALSO: Stolen car found burned | Biz marks 30 yrs | Kegs & Eggs after race | Adopt dogs for free | Konow's opening date | Win trip to Ireland

Dad Guilty In Slaying | Teen, Infant Missing | Shootings At Mall, Park

PLUS: Beloved CEO dies | 1 year for tax crime | $1.3M lotto win | Giant rummage sale | New outdoors store opening | 15 years in carjacking

Ricky's Ride Motorcycle Run To Raise Funds For Special Rec Association

The motorcycle run to benefit the South Suburban Special Recreation Association is set for Sunday, Sept. 15.

Visitation Set For Todd Simon, Son Of Late Alderman

Todd Simon was the son of longtime 2nd Ward Alderman Rich Simon, and owner of Simon Plumbing.

City Of Oak Forest Mourns Todd Simon, Son Of Late Alderman Rich Simon

Todd Simon worked as a plumbing inspector within the Oak Forest Building Department.

2 Kidnap Attempts | Amazon Fresh Opening | Chase, Arrest After Fight

PLUS: Museum closes, new one to open | Meat smoker storage OK'ed | Solar farm moves ahead | Mini-golf fundraiser | Guilty on gun charges