Hastings appreciates urgent action on behalf of business owners

Will County receives priority in second round of Business Interruption Grant awards

Hastings unveils coal-to-solar plan at Energy Summit in Canton

Proposal would transform the renewable resource landscape in Illinois

'Justice For Jemel' Protest Will Have Rhymefest As Guest Speaker

Black Lives Matter protestors plan to march in Midlothian Saturday in memory of a security guard shot and killed by police in 2018.

Hastings touts vote by mail expansion

Election Day 2020 named a holiday under this legislation

Black Lives Matter March In Midlothian, Oak Forest: Photos, Video

Several protestors marched along 147th Street, Central Avenue, 155th Street and Cicero Avenue and held a rally outside Oak Forest City Hall.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Hastings unveils plan to expand sick leave for airline employees

Legislation would allow flight attendants to use sick leave to assist family members

Election 2020 In Oak Forest: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

Hastings: Property tax relief available for school districts

Grants would serve schools in Matteson, Olympia Fields & Richton Park

Hastings reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address

Investment, ethics reform, and education will be a primary focus during the legislative session

Hastings congratulates newly elected Senate President Harmon

Lawmakers will return to Springfield on Jan. 28 for the beginning of the spring legislative session

Illinois To Take Emergency Action To Halt Isolated Timeouts In Schools

Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the practice of secluding children “appalling” and said he will work with legislators to end it.

Hastings votes to lower out of pocket insulin costs

Legislation would cap out-of-pocket insulin expenses at $100 for a 30-day supply

Recreational Pot In Oak Forest To Be Discussed At Public Hearing

Recreational marijuana businesses have already approached Oak Forest about the possibility of opening up shops here.

Property Tax Town Hall Set For October

Learn about property tax reform efforts and how changes could affect you in the forum at South Suburban College.

Six Cook Cook County Municipalities Win Homeland Security Grants

Tinley, Oak Forest and Chicago Heights are among the recipients for money designed to be used to protect the public from terrorist threats.

Oak Forest Potholes: How The City Chooses Which Get Fixed

A reader asked about how to get potholes on her Oak Forest street fixed. We asked city officials their plans — and have them here for you.

Hastings announces mentoring grants for Matteson and Richton Park

Grants will allow libraries to further assist at-risk youth in the south suburbs

Oak Forest Property Tax Rates Increase 2.5 Percent

The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.

Oak Forest 2019 Vehicle Sticker Sales End June 30

You can now buy your Oak Forest vehicle stickers online or walk in --but hurry! The deadline is June 30.

Hastings pushes for safety training at high hazard facilities

Legislation would ensure fewer accidents on job sites

South Suburban Lawmakers Urge Pritzker To Fund Peotone Airport

Elected officials in the south suburbs urge Gov. JB Pritzker to greenlight funding for the region's third airport in the new capital bill.

Guy Gattone, Oak Forest Taxpayer Advocate: Someone To Get To Know

Guy Gattone, elected to his third term early in April, is Oak Forest's taxpayer watchdog. He may be able to help you lower your taxes.

Oak Forest Ceases Passport Operations

The City of Oak Forest may no longer offer passport services, the Department of State has ruled.

No Rise In Oak Forest Crime Despite Facebook Suspicions: Police

A groundswell of social media complaints about suspicious people in Oak Forest driveways isn't leading to an increase in crime, police say.

Hastings works to expand Law Enforcement Officer Intern Program

Adds veterans' preference and Corrections Officer Intern Program

2019 Elections Results: Get Your Oak Forest Results Here

See how Oak Forest's candidates for alderman, taxpayer advocate and park district fared at the polls.

Oak Forest Elections 2019: Get Vote Totals Here

If you're in Oak Forest, get your 2019 elections results and news here.

With No Hot Races, Will Oak Forest Voters Head To The Polls?

With low voter turnout trending and with no contested major races in Oak Forest, what's your incentive to vote?

Election Central 2019: Oak Forest Heads To Polls Tuesday

Here's everything you need to know before you head to the polls in Oak Forest Tuesday.

Hastings works to make mental health treatments more accessible

Legislation would enable pharmacists to administer treatment via injection

Does That Sign Violate Free Speech? Oak Forest Hopes Not

City officials are holding a public hearing on signs. But wait! It's interesting! A free speech issue. Really.

Hastings supports measure that may reduce tobacco use among teens

Would raise the minimum tobacco purchasing age to 21

Hastings unveils March to Mental Health initiative

Legislation would improve accessibility of mental health treatment

Oak Forest City Administrator Ishler Will Retire In March

City Administrator Troy Ishler, who has worked for Oak Forest for 13 years, will retire later this month from his role.

Oak Forest Early Voting Sites Open March 18

Municipal elections are just under four weeks away, but you don't have to wait until April 2 to cast your vote.

OF Man Charged After Using Racial Insults In Fight With Police

Police say an Oak Forest man threatened to kill an officer, saying “(expletive) you, you (racial slur), this is why we should build a wall."

OF Rules Could Require Posh Look For New Businesses

Oak Forest's revised design standards for new businesses could require them to conform to a uniform, high-end look.

Hastings announces $400,000 for development of two local parks

"I’m thankful the Illinois Department of Natural Resources recognized communities in my district as being worthy of development funding."

Sen. Michael E. Hastings champions new minimum wage law

"Over the past decade, workers have not seen a change in the minimum wage, but they have seen an increase in the cost of living."