Football: Relive Oak Forest's 1st Half Touchdowns

Oak Forest 21, Hillcrest 16 • The Bengals offense came out strong Friday. Watch how the team made it into the end zone.

Bears vs. Lions: Pick the Winner in Our Online Poll

Get the score right and we'll send you a Patch cap.

Football: Watch Tinley Park at Lemont Live on Your Computer

Don't want to travel to Lemont to watch the Titans take on their conference rivals? You can watch all the action as it happens here thanks to High School Cube.

Football: Watch Andrew at L-W West Live on Your Computer

Don't want to travel to New Lenox to watch the Titans? You can check out all the action as it happens here thanks to High School Cube.

Northwestern and NIU Football to Face Off in 2014

The teams will play each other for the first time in nine years.

Football Friday: Oak Forest Saves Best for Last vs. Lemont

Plus, Andrew and Tinley Park both started Friday celebrating Homecoming, but the high schools ended the night in different ways.

Bears Notch a Primetime Win Over the Steelers

Grade the Bears win in our Patch poll.

Football: Andrew Makes Most Out of L-W Central's Mistakes

Andrew 14, Lincoln-Way Central 7 • The Thunderbolts defense caused turnovers and knockdowns to pull out a Homecoming win.

Football: Watch Oak Forest at Lemont Live on Your Computer

Don't want to travel to Lemont to watch the Bengals take on their conference rivals? You can watch all the action as it happens here thanks to High School Cube.

Football: Oak Forest-Lemont Makes Comcast's Game of the Week

Last season, Lemont was the only team to beat the Bengals. This weekend, you can catch the rematch on TV.

Chicago Bears Tickets Among Priciest in the NFL

How much are you willing to pay to see a Bears game?

Register for Ditka Dash to Run and Party at Soldier Field

Will you be among the runners and walkers who get to go home with a Ditka-esque mustache and aviator sunglasses?

Who's More Powerful: Adrian Peterson or Jay Cutler?

When the Chicago Bears meet the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at Soldier Field, which offensive weapon will carry the day?

NFL Security Policy a Drag for Bears Fans Sunday

Did Soldier Field security keep you from bringing your bag into the game Sunday?

Football Final: Tinley Park's Offense Rolls Over Rich East

Oak Forest was stymied near the end zone by Brooks, and Andrew couldn't outlast Sandburg in a district rivalry game.

Bears-Vikings: Talk It Up Before, During and After the Game

We've created an open blog called Loaded for Bears just for you Bears fans. Share your views on the team, the game or just a pic of how good you look in your Bears jersey.

Football Final: Oak Forest, Andrew Start Strong During Wet Weekend

Two things punctuated Week 1: crazy weather and big scoring margins. The Bengals and Titans dominated in their home openers, while Tinley Park dropped its first game of the season.

Football: Oak Forest Gets 2nd Chance for 1st Game of the Season

After lightning postponed Friday's home opener, the Bengals will try it again Sunday night as they face Phoenix Military Academy.

Football: Andrew Stays Unbeaten at Home

Andrew 49, Thornton 35.

Oak Forest Blue Demons Take First Place in Tournament

The Blue Demons recently took their first tournament win.

Keeper of the Cup: Blackhawks Celebrations 'Way Bigger' in 2013

Every year, Hockey Hall of Fame employees travel with the Stanley Cup to make sure it remains safe. Mike Bolt has been doing it for 14 years and stopped in the suburbs with the trophy Tuesday, where he talked about 2010 vs. 2013 and more.

Blackhawks Trainer Bringing Stanley Cup to Crestwood

The NHL trophy will appear in a parade, and fans will be able to get photos with the Cup next week thanks to Mike Gapski, a village resident and the team's trainer. Find out the details.

Stanley Cup Coming to 115 Bourbon Street in July

Want to get close to the Stanley Cup? Skip the years of practice and competition and head to Merrionette Park at the end of the month. Patch has the details.

Lights Out? That Didn't Stop These Blackhawks Fans

A severe thunderstorm knocked out power for some Oak Forest residents just as Chicago was playing a decisive Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Final. Find out how these neighbors came together so they wouldn't miss the action.

College World Series: Clock Chimes on Cinderella Run for Sujka, IU

The Oak Forest freshman went hitless in his 1st full game in the tournament Wednesday, and the Hoosiers were blanked by Oregon State, 1-0.

College World Series: Sujka's Late Run Can't Lift IU Past Miss. St.

The freshman outfielder from Oak Forest hit a pinch-hit single in the 9th inning to start Indiana's rally. Find out what he said online after the loss.

Oak Forest Native Plays Role in IU Baseball's Version of 'Hoosiers'

Freshman Chris Sujka and Indiana University's baseball team are making their first-ever trips to Omaha compete in the College World Series. Read his social media updates from the series.

Where Will You Watch the Blackhawks Play for the Cup?

Tell us what your favorite bar or restaurant is to watch the Blackhawks as they head into the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. We want to know where you can find the best fans in Oak Forest.

Oak Forest Girls Basketball Coach Named AD at Maine East

After nine years as coach, Steve Schanz now becomes the athletics director for the Park Ridge high school, according to a Sun-Times Media report.

Softball: Oak Forest Shut Out by Tinley Despite Larsen's 1-Hitter

Senior pitcher Emily Larsen pitched a gem of a game Saturday, but Tinley Park was able to slip by the Bengals, 1-0. The loss eliminates the Bengals from the postseason.

High School Postseason HQ: Andrew's Baseball Run Ends

The Thunderbolts lose to Richards Friday in a game that was postponed twice. Plus, updates in boys volleyball and tennis.

High School Postseason HQ: Oak Forest to Face Tinley Park in Softball

Plus, Andrew finally faces Richards on Friday, in a game that has been twice-postponed.

High School Postseason HQ: Oak Forest Softball Win Means Date With Tinley Park

The Bengals take on Bremen on Wednesday, and if they win, they will face the Titans next. Plus, updates on girls soccer and baseball.

High School Postseason HQ: Oak Forest's Bats Too Much for Tinley

The No. 4-seeded Bengals beat the No. 5-seeded Titans, 12-2, in the first regional game for baseball. Plus, updates on match-ups in other sports.

High School Postseason HQ: Oak Forest Advances to Boys Tennis State Finals

In girls soccer, the Bengals lose a tight one to rival Tinley Park, 1-0, knocking the team out of the postseason.

Eat Burgers, Support Local Water Polo

Culver’s in Tinley Park will donate 10 percent of sales to Bremen District Water Polo this upcoming Thursday.

Home Movies: Oak Forest Raiders Had Something to Cheer About in 2011

Patch spotlights videos that give you a different look at the community, past and present. This week features a first-place performance by the Oak Forest Raiders fourth-grade cheerleading team. Registration for the 2013 season is this month.

Girls Wrestling Team Looks for Opportunities, Expansion

The Illinois Girls Wrestling Team recently began competing and practicing in the Southland area. The team is coached and organized by Oak Forest resident Mike Houston and is one of the only all-girl wrestling organizations in the state.

Fleadh 5K: Sign Up Early!

Early registration for the Oak Forest Fleadh 5K ends Monday, Feb. 11. The run costs $30, with the option of also purchasing a special dry-tech shirt for an additional $5. The Fleadh 5K takes place on March 9.

About Town: Golf Course Among Nation's Best

Fore! Take a swing at one of the best 18-hole public golf courses around: George W. Dunne National Golf Course.