A man charged with gunning down another man in front of his wife and kids during the breakfast rush at Louis' says it was all a frame ... and more, in this week's court supervision.
A call for help ends up costing a New Lenox woman $2,000 • 'Carefree' driver bats her eyes at cop … This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Sunday requiring Illinois schools to insure student-athletes who are injured in school sports. Do you think this is the right thing to do?
Making plans for the weekend? Patch has rounded up a list of events and activities going on in and around Oak Forest.
Find out what's worth checking out today in and around Oak Forest: Take yourself out to the Windy City Thunderbolts' ballgame to raise money for the Fleadh • Neverly Bros. test theory of rock 'n' roll evolution in concert.
Police were unable to find the three attackers who robbed a Chicago man on Aug. 4 while he was leaning on a light pole, police said.
The fall sports seasons for Oak Forest high schools are just around the corner, and Patch is looking for a fan's perspective. Find out how you can write about your favorite fall sport.
Find out what's worth checking out today in and around Oak Forest: Economic Advisory Commission meets.
Patch has a map of notable nuisance crimes from Oak Forest and across the south suburbs, built from police reports released in July. Click on an icon to check out the details.
Two men and a juvenile are accused of burglarizing cars in Oak Forest. As many as 20 cars a night were hit, police said.
Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.
Find out what's worth checking out this week in and around Oak Forest: Still time to enjoy the Farmers Market.
Last year, parents spent around $10 billion on getting their kids ready for school. Will this year be better or worse on your wallet?