Oak Forest Man, 28, ID'ed As Victim In Fatal Gas Station Shooting: ME

The shooting happened Tuesday, Oct. 10 at a Speedway gas station in Crestwood, police said.

Oak Forest, Midlothian 2023 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 13 registered sex offenders living in Oak Forest; there are 23 living in Midlothian.

Suspect May Have Been Injured In Shootout Outside Walmart: FBI

The FBI initially said no one was hurt in the incident at a Country Club Hills Walmart Monday; they now believe a suspect was shot.

Shots Fired, Barricade Lead To Gun Charge For Oak Forest Man: Police

A 30-year-old Oak Forest man fired a gun outside his apartment building during an altercation, police said.

Man Struck, Killed By Train Near Midlothian: Metra

Officials said that the man appeared to be running to chase after a train when he was accidentally hit and killed, halting train traffic.

Oak Forest Man, 25, Killed By Falling Stone Slab At Factory

The accident happened at a South Holland factory Monday morning.

18 Years In Prison For Oak Forest Man After Child Porn Guilty Plea

Jason Akai, 47, was sentenced Tuesday for charges stemming from a 2019 child pornography investigation.

No Bond For Man Charged With Murder In Slaying Of Oak Forest Woman

Chad Oster, 36, of Tinley Park, will be held without bond in connection with the Aug. 4 stabbing death of Lauren Pikor, 30.

Woman, 30, Found Fatally Stabbed Outside Oak Forest Home: Police

The woman was found at 10:14 p.m. Friday outside a home in the 5300 block of Diamond Drive, Oak Forest police said.

Feds Charge Oak Forest Man With Machine Gun Trafficking, Possession

An Oak Forest man, 20, is in federal custody after being indicted on several charges including trafficking 25 “Glock switches."

Man Pulls Gun On Police, Tells Them 'Do It, Shoot Me': OFPD

A 48-year-old man faces felonies after a standoff with police Sunday in which they say he brandished a gun, approached cops with his dog.

1 Critically Injured In I-57 Shooting Sunday: Illinois State Police

A person was hit with gunfire from another unidentified vehicle, Illinois State police said.

No Charges, Man Released After Police Chase, Gun Found: Oak Forest PD

A suspect taken into custody Wednesday afternoon was released, Oak Forest Police said.

Sexual Assault, Battery, Gun Charges Against Oak Forest Man: Police

Johnny McCaskill, 40, faces more than a half dozen charges following a police search of a home in the 15100 block of Long Avenue.

Oak Forest Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn, Other Charges Dropped

Jason Akai, 47, was one of two arrested in 2019 on child pornography charges after an investigation by Buffalo Grove Police.

Shots Fired In Oak Forest Apartment, Man In Mental Health Crisis: PD

A man was taken into custody after firing shots inside an Oak Forest apartment Sunday evening, police said Monday.

Oak Forest Explosion Caused By 'Unknown Origins', ATF Probing : Police

Two people were taken to Christ Hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses said they heard an explosion Tuesday evening.

Charges Pending For Woman With Knife Perched Above Gym Locker Room: PD

Midlothian PD said it took several hours to talk the woman down, as she refused to drop the knife. Non-lethal force was used to arrest her.

Arson Suspected In Oak Forest House Fire: Officials

The fire was in the 5100 block of Bellaire Drive in Oak Forest Tuesday afternoon.

Teen Charged With Murder After Man Found Dead In Vehicle: Police

The victim was found dead in a vehicle with a single gunshot wound, Maywood police said.

Richton Park Shooting Suspects Crash Truck, Flee On Foot In Oak Forest

The two men evaded authorities late Wednesday into early Thursday.

Fire That Destroyed Oak Forest Bowl Was Accidental, Authorities Say

The ruling from state, federal and local authorities was announced Tuesday after the beloved south suburban business burned Saturday.

'The Park Is Gone, Keith': Staff Crushed By Burning Of Oak Forest Bowl

A devastating fire consumed Oak Forest's iconic Oak Forest Bowl in the early morning hours Saturday, reducing it to smoldering ruins.

Fire Destroys Oak Forest Bowl, Iconic Business 'A Total Loss'

A fire at Oak Forest Bowl burned for hours early Saturday, leaving the building in ruins.

Couple Beat, Strangled Man Found Dead In Bremen Township: Sheriff

Police say the couple lured the man to their car, where they beat and strangled him before leaving his body on the side of Central Avenue.

Good Samaritan Swam To Rescue Driver From Sinking Car: Oak Forest PD

A 56-year-old Oak Forest man has been charged with DUI and reckless driving after driving into Twin Lakes at Midlothian Reservoir.

Mother Charged 6 Years After Toddler Found Dead In Markham Fire

Melody Townsend was found in California and brought back to Illinois Tuesday. It took two years to identify her daughter's remains.

Hazel Crest Man Charged With Murder In West Englewood Shooting

A 24-year-old was arrested Wednesday in connection with the January shooting.

License Plate Reading Cameras Help Oak Forest Police Combat Crime

Seventeen cameras have been placed on major streets to provide police real-time alerts of vehicles linked to with crimes or missing people.

Family Of Man Killed By Kia Stolen By Teens Want Accountability: Cops

Donald Carter died after police say his vehicle was hit by a Kia stolen by three 13-year-olds who have been turned over to their parents.

Oak Forest PD Giving Out Steering Wheel Locks to Hyundai Owners

The police department will distribute steering wheel locks that have been donated by Hyundai.

Arrest Made In Gunfire Exchange During Attempted Carjacking: Midlo PD

Midlothian police Tuesday said they've arrested a 19-year-old Markham man in connection with an October 2022 incident.

Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old Happened At Oak Forest Condo: Police

Tyonie Ashford was found shot outside a condo building in Oak Forest the afternoon of Jan. 28. The shooting happened at a condo building.

Man Found Dead In Oak Forest Forest Preserve Took His Own Life: ME

The man's body was found Sunday afternoon in Carlson Springs Woods in Oak Forest.

Teen Fatally Shot In Oak Forest ID'ed: Medical Examiner

A 17-year-old boy fatally shot in Oak Forest Saturday afternoon has been identified.

Prosecutors Cry Fowl, Say Worker Stole 11K Cases Of Chicken Wings

Officials say former Harvey Food Services manager Vera Liddell ordered "massive amounts" of wings and billed the district $1.5 million.

Man's Body Found At Forest Preserve In Oak Forest: Forest Preserve PD

The body was found Sunday afternoon in Carlson Springs Woods in Oak Forest.

Teen Dies After Being Shot In Oak Forest: Police

The death of the 17-year-old boy is being investigated as a homicide, police said.

5 Suspects Smash Out Oak Forest 7-Eleven Window, Escape With Items: PD

The early-morning burglary did not result in the five suspects taking any cash and no weapon was used in the incident, police said.

Oak Forest Man Allegedly Drove Drunk, Hit Fence At Brookfield Zoo: PD

The man had 47 previous charges, but no convictions, Lyons Police said.