Kenneth Conley staged a dramatic escape from the federal lockup downtown and then led cops on a massive hunt through the south suburbs.
To each his own or all in? Couples need to find a money system that works for them.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most vacant homes.
Oak Lawn native (and former Tinley Park yoga instructor) Lindsay Foreman is vying for $25,000 in cash and a 4-song EP with Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Backup QB Josh McCown almost pulls through for the Bears.
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Patch's friends at Reboot Illinois offers a graphic look at the state's corporate income tax.
Why are Democrats so afraid of Bruce Rauner?
Tapeco, 31, gives birth to a male calf at Brookfield Zoo. Zoo staff are "cautiously optimistic," about calf's signs of health.
Barb Moran-Goodrich will receive one of the franchise industry's highest honors, Feb. 22–25 in New Orleans, for her part in leading her family's Midlothian-based business.
Midnight runs for fast food are fine, so long as the driver doesn't climb behind the wheel while drunk. Read this week's roundup of DUI reports.
Man calls police on cell phone he claims was stolen • Fast food visit leads to confrontation with police • Trouble with a pink stun gun ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
The bidding starts at $21 million for 56,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom, 15-bath compound.
Halloween is only two weeks away. If your kids don't have a costume, here are some ideas for things you can make at the last minute.
Follow these simple, time-tested rules for keeping money in the bank.
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Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Oak Forest.
A hoodlum only described by police as a white male and wearing a trench coat was seen tearing up Arbor Park school on Oct. 16.
Regular visitor of area forest preserves? Do you run or bike the trails often? The Forest Preserve District of Cook County wants your opinion.
Oak Forest Patch helps you plan ahead for trick-or-treating hours, and more.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows which areas nearby have higher rates of women giving birth in their teens.
Ann Fridman practices her passion while bringing important funds to the family coffers.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
In this week's 'Dining Destinations' we look at the newest editions to AAA's list of five diamond restaurants.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: A fine chocolate show, Chicago's most beautiful buildings and a race for the ladies.
A 48-year-old Oak Forest man is accused of resisting arrest during an incident at a fast food restaurant in Orland Park.
A church is looking to raise funds for its parish activities, with a pumpkin patch running from Oct. 17 through 31.