A driver used a karate kick on a cop during a traffic stop in Orland Park. Find out what happened with that and other recent DUI reports from around the Southland.
Cops catch a cold case in New Lenox • Victoria's Secret notice alerts 95-year-old woman to identity theft • Man with a rifle has spotty memory • A grinch steals Christmas decorations ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Where do you go for all of your baked goods in Oak Forest? Make your pick in the comments and we’ll add it to our Patch Best of Bakeries Poll.
Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?
Bremen Youth Services can't forget the kids who lost clothes, beloved toys and necessities in a tornado that struck Washington, Ill.
A 51-year-old Wisconsin man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol after Oak Forest police stopped him on Dec. 1.
You'll watch this a couple of times with a smile on your face. Quite the homage to a quintessential piece of Chicago lore and Southland history.
Stop into Tinley Park PetSmart for photos with your pet and Santa, and a special adoption event, brought to you by South Suburban Humane Society.
It's that time of year again! Use our map to find a Christmas tree farm within driving distance from your home.
Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Oak Forest.
One Tinley Park High School teacher in a dangerous situation, another man in the right place at the right time. One high school maintenance man changed the lives of a teacher and his family.
Southland Business Briefs: A "storefront ministry" opens in Frankfort, an all-natural pet store is opening this weekend and more news from the south suburbs.
We rounded up the must-have items for the chef or food lover in your family.
Keep kids busy with these festive and fun activities.
They need your help. So do sick animals, a massage therapist who treats cancer patients and young man battling cancer.
A 33-year-old Oak Forest man faces multiple charges after a crash on Nov. 28, according to a report.
Looking for a new line of work or a way to supplement your income? Check out what Patch found for you.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: Coyotes and dog sledding on Northerly Island; run the 'Santa Hustle' and go on an art treasure hunt.
The 63,000-square-foot Italian food gourmet superstore opened on Monday with lines that stretched two blocks long.
It's the holiday season—which means you'll sometimes have more guests than you planned. Here's how to cope.
Parents can feel the pressure to rush their kids through their days, missing some of the best moments.
Traffic was shut down both directions as crews worked to clean up diesel fuel spilled in the collision.