Oak Forest native Jessica Hauss, 19, is a newsmaker this week. Hauss will be on national television tonight to compete in the Miss Hooters International Pageant.
Are you ready for your close-up? Oak Forest officials have announced an open casting call for participants in the community spirit video portion in the Bark for Your Park $100K Dog Park contest.
Oak Forest native Jessica Hauss, 19, is vying for the crown in the Miss Hooters International pageant that will be televised at 9 p.m./10 p.m. EST Saturday, June 23 on the FX channel.
Dr. Harun Durudogan will talk about options on Thursday at the Acorn Public Library.
Alex Fitzgerald returned home to Oak Forest this week. One of his first stops was to see his soccer team.
The 2012 transit of Venus is expected to be visible for the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon. Don't miss it; you probably won't be around the next time this celestial event happens.
See what Janet Spencer Barnes had to say this month in Local Voices.
This is your last opportunity to hit up the booths before the full Farmers Market rolls into town.
A "Pack the Park" event put together by the Oak Forest Baseball Association turned into a chance to fundraise for Alex Fitzgerald.
Supporters sold more than $1,000 worth of T-shirts at Jack Hille Middle School Tuesday afternoon. The fundraiser is in honor of Alex Fitzgerald, a 12-year-old Hille student who was hospitalized in April.
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Patch has compiled a list ways to help out Alex Fitzgerald and his family.
A fundraiser for Alex “Fitz” Fitzgerald, who was struck by a car last month outside of Jack Hille Middle School, has been set for July 1. The Oak Forest community continues to rally around the injured 12-year-old and his family.
An Oak Forest nonprofit will benefit from a ladies night event in Orland Park this week.
Bark For A Park committee head says a national contest could help fill the coffers and is encouraging residents to lend their support.
Looking for a job? Oak Forest Patch is here to help.
A website has established for those who wish to help provide dinners for the family.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
Now is a great time to spruce up Oak Forest. Residents are encouraged to toss out their household junk.
The festival coordinator says he wants to have a more inclusive event.
Janet Spencer Barnes visited Tinley Park High School to tell the story of her daughter Juliana Ramos'—and all those around her—recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered in an October 2009 car accident.
This is the fourth year for the hockey game that started among friends.
Oak Fest will last 7 days this year—the longest it has ever run. But after what some might call a rocky stint last year, is this a good idea? You tell us.
The list is dwindling and time is running out for your favorite Lenten specials. Our map is now mostly VFW halls and restaurants—but they're still open and hoping you stop by for a fish fry!
Spring has sprung, and the Oak Forest Green Steps Commission wants you to make use of all the spring showers. Get in on the rain barrel program, and save rain water for practical uses.
Wondering where to get your fish feast on this Friday? Patch went fishing for you and found the best fish frys in the area. Check out our list and help us add to it!
...the last time this month, that is. Kenootz will offer the fundraiser the last Tuesday of every month—but why not make Tuesday night a Kenootz night?
Looking for a good fish fry in your area? Patch cast a line for the best Lenten fish meals. You can help us build our list of best fish fry spots in the Southland.
Dozens of families came out to shave their heads for a good cause.
Looking for a good fish fry in your area? Patch went fishing for you, and took the bait of your favorite spots. You can help us build our list of best fish fry spots in the Southland.
Looking for a good fish fry in your area? Patch went fishing for you. And you can help us build our list of best fish fry spots in the Southland.
Meet Shawna, a gentle, 2-year-old female terrier and pit bull mix who came to PAWS injured, and now needs a new place to call home.