Man Shot 5 Times | 2 Schools To Close? | Boy In Burning Car Shot First

ALSO: Man shot in carjacking attempt | Light Fight winner! | Girl, 10, has sweet Christmas wish | Adoption center to close | Margaritas!

Baker's Hot Cocoa Bomb Fundraiser For Oak Forest Family Extended

A hot cocoa bomb fundraiser for the daughter and family of slain Oak Forest woman Lauren Pikor will now last through the end of December.

Baker's Hot Cocoa Bomb Blitz To Benefit Oak Forest's Pikor Family

Sweet Creations by Patrick is holding a hot cocoa bomb sale, with a large portion of proceeds going to family of a slain Oak Forest woman.

$2M Payout In Priest Rape | Cop Dies In Crash | Judge Robbed Airman

PLUS: Car crashes into bar | LWE takes 2nd | Lockport HS needs $85M in work | Horses die in fire | Tinley light display glowing | $1M ticket

Support the Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago this #GivingTuesday

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan

Shots Fired At House | Carjackers Strike Twice | Reporter Dies In Fire

ALSO: TP man dies after crash | Lockport students at LWN | Motorcyclist struck by car | 16 years in bank robbery | Cops get $370K | Beers!

Oak Forest Family Reels After Dad Of 3, 'Go-To Guy' Hit On Motorcycle

An Oak Forest man was critically injured when struck by a pick-up truck while on his motorcycle Saturday, Nov. 4.

Bremen High School’s 39th Annual Food Drive is Gearing Up

Starting Monday Nov. 6th through Friday, Nov. 10th, students, faculty, and staff will begin going door to door to distribute food drive bags

4 Men Fatally Shot | Schools Closing? | Hero's Farewell | Haunt's End

ALSO: Priest sex abuse? | Charges in crash with hearse | Arrest in fatal crash | NKOTB, Paula Abdul in TP | Vinyl market | New gig for Jenks

Priest With Tie To Midlothian Faces Sex Abuse Allegation: Archdiocese

St. Augustine (formerly St. Christopher) parish was one of eight notified about the allegations made against Fr. William Killeen.

Accused Teacher Back? | Contractor Ghosts Couple | Credit Union Robbed

PLUS: Beloved boy dies after cancer fight | CCHills wants Da Bears | D140 school WILL be built | Inclusive homecoming | Rocky Horror at BAC

Oak Forest Hiring Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedics

Applications are being accepted to join the Oak Forest Fire Department.

Man Shoots At Wife | Arrest In Teen's Stabbing | Bomb Threat At HS

PLUS: Drugs tied to shooting? | 30 years in robberies, abductions | $400K scratch-off | Fire at preschool | Tree walk set | Fishing derby!

Oak Forest Runners Finish 2023 Chicago Marathon

The 45th edition of the race featured more than 47,000 runners Sunday in Chicago, the most ever finishers in the history of the race.

Oak Forest Seeks Bids For Fourth Of July Fireworks Display

The City has issued a request for proposals for an Oak Forest fireworks display in 2024. It would be the first display since 2019.

Gaelic Park Raffling Off New Construction Home In Mt. Greenwood

The charity arm of Oak Forest's Gaelic Park is raffling off a home valued at $650,000. Tickets are $100 each.

1 Dead In Crash | Mailboxes Pried Open | No Bond In Road Rage Shooting

ALSO: Man fatally struck by car | Murder charge for homeless man | Victim's family wants justice | Olympian signs pro women's hockey deal

'He Would Have Stopped': OF Crash Victim's Family Awaits Sentencing

Kurt Krueger was 62 years old when he died following a crash with a motorcycle and car in June 2019.

Propane Tank Explodes, Sets Fire To Oak Forest House: Officials

The fire happened Sunday around 3 p.m. in the 15200 block of Lavergne Avenue.

Woman's Slaying Prompts Domestic Violence Awareness Sessions At Parish

St. Damian in Oak Forest has coordinated two DV101 sessions, to increase domestic violence awareness and provide support for any impacted.

Founder and CEO Announces Retirement After 27 Years of Service

Oak Forest Resident and Founder and CEO Announces Retirement with the Nonprofit Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation

Services Set For Slain Beloved Oak Forest Woman, Single Mother

Funeral services have been set for Lauren Pikor, 30, the victim of a fatal stabbing Friday, Aug. 4 in Oak Forest.

Oak Forest Stabbing Victim Was Dedicated Single Mom: GoFundMe

Lauren Pikor was a single mom with an 8-year-old daughter, according to family. A fundraiser has been started to support her.

Semi Driver Dies In Two-Car Crash On Tri-State Tollway: State Police

The crash happened on I-294 at 167th Street near Hazel Crest Friday morning.

Oak Forest Woman Delivers Christmas Early for Teens Fighting Cancer

Oak Forest Woman Delivers Christmas Early for Teens Fighting Cancer

Bears To Southland? | Driver Flees Cops, Crashes | Shelter Raises $32K

PLUS: CTA bus, car crash | Driver flees cops, gets away | Tinley brewery 'a wild ride' in year 1 | Live rocks NL | Taste of Orland back

Woman, 77, Slain | Drunk Driver Charged In Boy's Death | Puppy Scam

PLUS: $1M bond for carjacker | Charges after man shot in chest | Catch-and-release suspect | Taste of Orland returns | Antique tractor show

Southland Special Rec Association To Celebrate 50 Years With Picnic

Participants and families in the South Suburban Special Recreation Association are invited to the gathering Saturday, August 19.

15 Years For Child Porn | Lost Dog Saved | Question Popped At Shania

PLUS: Stolen items returned years later | Robbers lift safe | A chihuahua beauty pageant | RibFest a safe hit | Beloved woman remembered

Fireworks Near Me: Oak Forest July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Oak Forest.

Man Wigs Out, Robs Bank | New RibFest Set To Sizzle | Funny Money Bust

PLUS: "Governor, sign that bill!" | Panda Express going up in Lockport | Fall Fest back Labor Day weekend | Bluegrass Fest July 8–9.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Oak Forest

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Oak Forest.

Boy, 16, Mourned | Man Rescued From Well | Closing Looms For Shelter

PLUS: Carjacking suspects caught after chase | Tinley brings in more security for fest | Robber cleans out register at liquor store

'The Lucky One': Taylor Swift Crowns Oak Forest Girl, 11, With Her Hat

Isabella Avila was the fan plucked from the crowd at Taylor Swift's first Eras show at Soldier Field, given Swift's signature hat.

City Of Oak Forest Mourns Retired Longtime Oak Forest Firefighter

Thomas "Tom" Bettenhausen was an Oak Forest firefighter/paramedic for 30 years prior to his retirement in 2008.

More Than 250 Homes Participating In Oak Forest Garage Sale

The bargain-hunting adventure will take place on June 2-3 and offers local residents the opportunity to seek out neighborhood treasures.

Future Unclear, Rebuilding OF Bowl 'Would Make Me Feel Whole': Owner

Oak Forest Bowl owner Keith Tadevich continues to navigate a tragedy he never saw coming, and shares where he's at in the process.

OFHS Teen Makes All Feel Welcome, Stands By Friends: Star Student

Emma is a dedicated soccer player, AP student, band member, and "an amazing person." She also loves metal music!

50 Years In, Beloved Oak Forest HS Teacher Retires—For Real, This Time

John Moroz started at Oak Forest High School in 1973, just three years after the school opened. Now, he says goodbye.

Time Running Out To Get In On Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale

Sign up in advance to be added to the master list of homes participating in the June 2–3 event.