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You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Oak Forest.
The fire happened just after 5 p.m. Thursday evening.
The increase—supplemented by reserves—will help close a budget gap. Officials said they tried to keep the increase small.
Hiring needs are immediate; applications due soon.
Analia Garcia-Pinto, 8, died Christmas morning, her family said. She had battled cancer for half her life.
Find when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Jewel-Osco, Meijer, Walmart, and more in or near Oak Forest.
The man had 47 previous charges, but no convictions, Lyons Police said.
Keep track of closings and cancelations in anticipation of a potentially significant winter storm.
Oak Forest Police Department will serve as warming center, if needed. Plows are ready. No parking in street after 2 inches of snow.
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Bremen HS coaches Dan Stell and Mike Lynch want to give senior Eric Perez-Nava and his family a good Christmas after a devastating loss.
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The scene unfolded early Dec. 15 in the 14800 block of Kenton Avenue in Midlothian.
Two men face charges following a drug investigation by ATF and Oak Forest police, and one was wanted on an Indiana warrant for murder.
Janellie Flores, a student at Bremen High School, has been named a Semifinalist for the 2023 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
The detectors were installed and have been implemented at all Bremen High School District schools as of Dec. 5.
David Adrian Ponce de Leon, 26, fell to his death when a car struck his, which then hit him and pushed him over the barrier.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available at Acorn Library on Dec. 10 and will also make several visits to local stores during December.
Gloria Smithson was reported missing on Thursday night, but police said she has been found and is no longer in danger as once feared.
The 50-year-old driver was taken to Christ Hospital after officials said her vehicle was struck by the train on the Metra Rock Island line.
Here are places to get a real Christmas tree in or around Oak Forest.
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Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Jewel-Osco, CVS, or Walgreens.
Oak Forest residents are invited to enjoy the city's holiday activities, Saturday, Dec. 3.
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Katy and Tim Landuyt could talk about their little girl all day. They want her—and their family's story—to remind people they're not alone.
One juvenile has been charged after four suspects crashed a stolen car into Eagle Gun Range and stole several guns from inside, cops said.
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
The suspects rammed the car into the building just after 3 a.m. Monday, police said.
The student-athletes were celebrated during a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
That's not actually the Oak Forest Fire Department texting you about buying T-shirts, the City warns.
Analia Pinto, 8, loves to be pampered, so that's exactly what her mother will do for her in what doctors say might be her last days.
Several restaurants and fast-food spots are open for the holiday for residents who don't feel like making a Thanksgiving feast at home.