No one likes bringing the car into the shop. That's why having a trusted mechanic is a good thing. Vote for your favorite auto repair shop and tell us why you like it.
Bills proposed in the state legislature would ban customers younger than 18 from using indoor tanning salons, something that isn't making those businesses happy. What do you think? Is this a good idea?
In the Village of Homewood, public works director John Schaefer has worked to push forward conservation efforts. The new geothermal heating and cooling system in the village's Public Safety Building is one-of-a-kind in the South suburbs.
What's selling? A four-bedroom home on Craig Drive in Oak Forest sold for $118,500.
Nominate your favorite hair stylist as a Patch Hair Stylist MVP, and he or she might be profiled.
Sprint cellular customers might be experiencing issues with receiving text messages or voicemail in the Oak Forest area. The carrier is looking into the problem.
Some Oak Forest business owners say they are already bracing for the impact of a 1 percent sales tax increase, coming in July. The hike makes Oak Forest's tax one of the highest in the South Suburbs.
Get out your spoons, Oak Forest! The folks at Jack Frost Ice Cream Chalet will be ready and waiting April 1.
What's selling? A four-bedroom home on Danielle Court in Oak Forest sold for $130,000.
Heather Green, a forester and arborist in Oak Lawn, predicts all of the green ash and white ash trees in the metro-Chicago area will be wiped out by the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
What's selling? A three-bedroom raised ranch on Duncan Road in Oak Forest sold for $118,000.
When local favorite 2 Sisters Frozen Custard moved to Midlothian, they left a void in locals' stomachs—and the storefront they used to rent. What should go there?
Tom Hinsdale, co-owner of Mrs. O'Brien's Pub, was extremely pleased with this year's Fleadh. Patch is curious if you agree.
What's selling? A three-bedroom home on Avalon Avenue in Oak Forest sold for $120,000.
Oak Forest residents Janine Perez and Jodi Klusacek offer some simple advice for folks looking to find ways to spring clean and stay green. One trick is to find alternative cleaning products that can work for you around the house.
Find all your Fleadh info here on your Patch, throw on some green, and get going to Oak Forest's St. Patrick's Day festivities!
Each day leading up to the Fleadh, Patch will feature a business participating in the Fleadh's Pub and Restaurant Open House Saturday, March 10.
The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce offers two buses to bring you where you want to be during the Fleadh. And don't forget the MillerCoors Responsibility Bus, which will make stops at all open house venues from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What's selling? A four-bedroom home on Lockridge Avenue in Oak Forest sold for $160,500.
With a new Metra station coming to Oak Forest, what about the area surrounding it? PNC Bank is set to close in April. What should go there?
What's selling? A five-bedroom home on Boca Rio Drive in Oak Forest sold for $189,000.
The coldest beers, the best bartenders—which Oak Forest bar keeps you coming back for more? Where do you go to be where everybody knows your name?
When Community Motors shut down, it also shut off a significant source of revenue in Oak Forest. Now the city's trying out a new tax financing district to help attract new businesses. But you tell us—what should go there?
Bud Wagner built his business Sub Zero Refrigeration on customer service, consistency and courtesy. It's still going strong at 40 years—and he figures he must be doing something right.
What's selling? A rustic ranch with a newly remodeled kitchen on Rob Roy Circle in Oak Forest sold for $155,000.
How do I love thee? Let us count the ways. Valentine's Day a boon for business, national and local.
What's selling? A four-bedroom home on David Lane sold for $190,000.
What's selling? The property at 4416 Richard Ave. sold recently for $83,000.
The most-loved pizza championship round is upon us. Vote for your favorite, tell us why you love them and trust in the tongues of eight community taste testers!
Patch has the most comprehensive directory of florists in town. Who will you turn to this Valentine's Day, or next special occasion?
What's selling? The property at 14944 Lavergne Ave. sold recently for $212,000.
Patch has the most comprehensive directory of car washes in town. But we know that you know who's the best. Please share by leaving a review in our Places directory.
As part of its Warm Up Wednesdays campaign, Panera will offer a free cup of coffee to patrons at each of its area locations, from 7 to 9 a.m. every Wednesday in February.