Shop Wednesday, July 17th, for amazing deals throughout the store!
Longtime firefighter and Oak Lawn batallion chief Paul Chocola joins the Oak Forest Fire Department.
Oak Forest's road improvement program is in progress; find out what's scheduled for work.
PLUS: Home invasion bust | 1 dead after shot in robbery attempt | Beloved former mayor dies | A new Rainbow Cone! | Summer art bazaar
Here's why Sophia of Oak Forest is celebrated in a grad shout-out.
Oak Forest woman Madelena locked her sights on a degree in exercise science. She plans to become a PE teacher.
PLUS: Cash, gun stolen in break-in | Artisan market back at brewery | Chase Bank caller scam | Taste of Orland back | Q of Hearts at $730K
PLUS: Mom wants stolen stuff back | 'Dumbest form of gov't' | Lockport HS back for '24-25 | Cone with a Cop | School bd resignations
PLUS: Burglars take 100 pairs of shoes | Tax preparer's COVID fraud | 2 bids to buy school | Bike with a cop | Fireworks back in 'burb
A Chicago lawfirm is representing the family of David O'Donnell, who died after falling 9 stories from scaffolding at a construction site.
David O'Donnell, 27, died last week while working on a cancer pavilion at UChicago. His family honors his memory in his obituary.
PLUS: Teen injured in dirtbike crash | Teachers escorted from school | Squatter must repay $20K | Beloved teen dies | WWII hero finally home
David O'Donnell, 27, fell from the scaffolding at the hospital's cancer pavilion, reports said Thursday.
PLUS: Rascal Flatts singer in Orland | Brewers collab for Trolley Beer | Police chief shifts roles | 5K in teen's memory | Juneteenth Fest
The bargain-hunting adventure will take place on June 7–8, and offers local residents the opportunity to seek out neighborhood treasures.
PLUS: District starts girls' wrestling team | Rabid bat found | New local bath and body line | Ale Trail trolley | Beers, burgers, bazaar!
The ceremony is set for Monday, May 27 at the Veterans Memorial at City Hall.
PLUS: Restaurant 'the right fit' | Click it or ticket Memorial Day | Sunny Dayz Market | School gets new principal | Tractor Discovery Day
Sign up in advance to be added to the master list of homes participating in the June 7–8 event.
Oak Forest teen and Andrew HS senior Addison is an athlete, in top 10 percent of her class, and has a soft spot for animals and children.
PLUS: New photo of missing woman | Q of H at $467K | SummerFest tix on sale | Sheriff's office mass hiring | Bluegrass fest fundraiser
PLUS: 'Rebel' nun turns 95 | Ex-cop charged after probe | Ozinga seat filled | Spring Fling Expo | Market kicks off | T. Swift tix raffle
The Oak Forest Animal Control facility has been rededicated as the Laura Gray Animal Control and Care Center.
PLUS: Man found dead at bus stop | Carjacking arrest | Sheriff investigation in Tinley | Childcare scammer sentenced | Resale shop reopens
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse April 8 in Oak Forest, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
The fest returns to Gaelic Park in Oak Forest August 23–25. Tickets are available for purchase now.
ALSO: Arrest in backyard shooting | Plant market at brewery | Man shot through window | Rally to save horse events | BoDeans at SummerFest
PLUS: Measles in Will | Nuns help migrants | Pierogi sale | Eclipse viewing party | Planned Parenthood expands | Weather spotter training
The sale is set for Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
PLUS: Man set for trial in shooting killed in drive-by | Loaded gun in purse found at Walmart | Beloved NL man remembered | Q of H at $342K
Residents can get rid of large household items and appliances during Spring Clean-up Week.
The City of Oak Forest seeks names of current or former residents who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
PLUS: $16M deal for local alum | West Fest | YA literary fest for fans | Citizens' fire academy | Earth Day clean-up | Gas line ruptures
Gorgeous weather drew an impressive crowd for the 15th annual Oak Forest Fleadh parade Saturday, March 2.
Oak Forest's 2024 Fleadh Irish festival will include another day of fun such as a 5K, parade, live music, and more, set for March 2.
PLUS: Battery charge for NL biz owner| Mental Health Center land finally gets new owner | Charges in Christmas carjacking | Dock's new home
PLUS: South suburban fish fry list | Accused killer wants plea deal | Fireworks back after 4+ years | Q of H at $270K, rolls again
In free Acorn Public Library program, gerontologist Dr. Lydia Manning empowers older women to harness their wealth, health and longevity
The Oak Forest City Council on Feb. 13 voted in favor of bringing fireworks back for residents for the first time since 2019.