The forecast is calling for temperatures as low as 17-below on Sunday and Monday nights so the time to plan ahead is now.
Administrators will decide Sunday whether or not to close suburban schools Monday because of possible below-zero temperatures. Is this a good idea?
It only tastes like it took an hour to prep.
Census results reveal more people are working from home than before. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change in the number of people who worked from home between 2000-2011.
Our Patch sites share local job opportunities with you every week. Now take a look at some of those jobs from around the Chicago suburbs.
An open case of beer, a driver failing to yield to an emergency vehicle and more in this week's roundup of Southland DUI reports.
Off-duty cops shopping at a mall break up fight • Woman arrested twice in one day • Metra rider gets spitting mad ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
And gov candidate Bruce Rauner is raising "mind-boggling" amounts of campaign money.
One of these is worth the price of admission.
Administrators for the school districts serving Oak Forest will be keeping an eye on the forecast over the weekend as dangerously cold temperatures could force them to extend winter break by calling off Monday's classes.
These discounts will help make your resolution stick.
Nic Weishar, a Notre Dame-bound tight end, will be representing the Red Hawks in front of a national television audience.
Here are some tips to stay healthy while clearing away the heavy snow that just fell.
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Two men were charged and arrested for residential burglary Dec. 20, after a car chase and brief manhunt.
Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Oak Forest.
Honey, your emu eggs are ready!
More snow? Below-zero cold? Blizzard-like conditions? Patch keeps you updated on how the new year's extreme winter conditions will affect Oak Forest residents.
Post your photos of your snow people and snow buildings to Patch's new blog.
Chicago has locked up the QB position for the foreseeable future, and it belongs to Jay Cutler. Was this a good move?
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
A 19-percent hike from the city's water suppliers is to blame for Oak Forest's increase, officials say.
Start 2014 with a new career. Local businesses are looking for a car title clerk, an armored car driver and a design consultant.
The city and other Cook County communities could see another 1 to 2 inches Thursday. Find out when the heaviest snowfall will hit.
Yesterday we posted a top ten list of the worst Illinois towns when it comes to unemployment. That was with October's figures. They just came out with November's figures and we've got an updated list for you.
Chicago Eater asked more than a dozen food critics what their favorite meal was last year. We want to hear what yours was.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: WinterDance offers free lessons and dancing all weekend. Also, hit a farmers market and catch the ZooLights before they go.