Watch the reception Mother McAuley students gave their state championship winning volleyball team on their first day back at school.
Bid on items from over 50 local vendors and businesses and a enjoy a night out in support of the Memorial School teacher’s family, following his sudden death on Friday.
Alumni and staff of St. Damian gathered with family of Andrew Weishar Friday, Nov. 15, to dedicate a tree in honor of the 21-year-old who lost his battle with cancer.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
Patricia Florek stuck to her word that she would donate 15 inches of her hair, if her son's flag football team won its championship game. They lost—but she still followed through.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Two Oak Forest flag football teams collected canned goods during their championship game Sunday, Nov. 10.
GiGi's Playhouse in Oak Forest is looking for gift basket donations for its Supper with Santa event on Dec. 8.
One mom's journey with the Oak Forest Park District Flag Football Buccaneers team will end Sunday. And she plans to mark the occasion by donating to Locks of Love.
Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Heart & Sole Dance Studio offering free lessons for a week in November.
Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
Last chance for a good scare Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
'Rolling Stone' compiled the list as part of its Venues That Rock series.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.
Looking for a job? Oak Forest Patch is here to help.
Appointments are recommended for the Oak Forest Rotary Blood Drive on Saturday.
The Bark for your Park contest to win $100,000 continues until Aug. 1. The last week of voting will "go dark."
Joe Koce talks about the annual summertime event.
Looking forward to the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to.
Oak Forest's video for the Bark for your Park finals is posted on the PetSafe Facebook page and on YouTube. Viewing the video can help get extra votes in the $100,000 contest.
Hundreds of people attended the fundraiser to help the Oak Forest student who was hospitalized for nearly two months.
The American Idol star also will perform at Oak Fest tonight.
Laura Clemons says she was contacted by an Orland Park trustee who reportedly wrote the contest organizers with concerns about the neighboring communities competing.
All registered runners get a goodie bag.
2 Sisters Frozen Custard returns to the community pool.
All seven days of Oak Fest are packed with local musical acts. And it's entirely free.
The Zoppe Family Circus promises all the thrills of one-ring circus running through week at Oak Fest.
About 20 dogs filled the City of Oak Forest council chambers over the weekend for their chance to appear in a contest video.
Pack up the family and head over to Oak Fest on Saturday for a slew of fun activities.
Ramos and fiance Chris Medina were on hand for opening day earlier this summer.
Kids of all ages (and parents, too!) will be amused at all the amusement to behold in Oak Fest 2012 carnival.