Oak Forest Raiders Ready For Home Opener

Oak Forest Raiders open at Ron Kaleta field this Saturday

Man Takes Own Life At Gun Range | Cops Accused Of Putting Teen In Chokehold | Towns Rally For Kindergartener

ALSO: 7 injured in crash | Wienermobile in town | Resource center for tornado victims | Water Lantern Festival back | College, career fair

District 228 Students Featured in Cook County Anti-Vaping Campaign

Before beginning their internships, students completed Community Health Worker core skills training through the Sinai Urban Health Institute

Man Takes Own Life At Oak Forest Gun Range: Police

Police were called to Eagle Sports Range Wednesday around 12:15 p.m., according to incident reports.

Death Investigation Underway After Human Remains Found In Harvey, Illinois

Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play and that the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office was notified.

Priest Cleared In Sex Abuse Probe | 100 MPH At Impact In Fatal Crash | 1 Dead After Shooting: PD

ALSO: Prison time in $1m fraud | Man spat, threw drink at cop | Kitten sale scam | DUI after threats to American Legion | Fall Fest guide

Tinley Park and Oak Forest High Schools Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools Rankings

The recognition reflects District 228’s continued focus on academic achievement.

Oak Forest Residents Confounded By Departure Of Taxpayer Advocate As Appeal Deadline Nears

Grace Bardusk resigned, effective Aug. 5. Residents question why she would leave the role at such a critical time for property owners.

Oak Forest Came To Crete With Intensity And Control

Oak Forest Raiders open regular season against Crete Bulldogs.

2026 Oak Forest Bengals Football Season

Check out the season preview of the 2026 Oak Forest High School Football team.

2026 Bremen Braves Football Season

Check out the season preview of the 2026 Bremen High School Football team!

Man Struck, Dragged In Fatal Hit-And-Run: South Holland Police Seek Public's Help

The incident happened Saturday into Sunday, police said. "Do the right thing and turn yourself in," police urge driver.

Robbins Mayor Injured Amid Shooting At Bar, Gunman Killed By Security: Authorities

Mayor Darren Bryant suffered a graze wound in the targeted shooting at Harold's Ice Bar in Robbins, according to reports.

Oak Forest Raiders Sweep Burbank in Preseason Showdown

Oak Forest Raiders Sweep Burbank in Preseason Showdown

Driver Tackled After Fleeing Fatal Crash | Man Shot, 2 In Custody | Priest Sex Abuse Probe Ongoing

ALSO: 5 tornadoes confirmed | Fire destroys home | Murder-suicide inside school | Raffle for Bears-Packers tix | Will Co. storm survey out

Dolton Man, 34, Charged After Guns, Cocaine, Cash Found In Narcotics Sting: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's Police searched the home on Aug. 5.

In Memoriam: Longtime Oak Forest Resident, Devout St. Damian Parishioner Robert J. Kachlik, 90

A funeral will be held Monday, Aug. 17.

Woman Sets Storage Unit Ablaze With Man Inside: PD | 2 Shot Dead At School | Woman, 25, Killed In Hit-and-Run

ALSO: Teen charged in swatting call | $1M winning lotto ticket sold in 'burbs | Tornado hits towns | Images of burglary suspects released

District 228 to Host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics in September

Members of the community are encouraged to attend!

Man Attacked In Home Invasion | Man With Molotov Cocktails In ICE Custody: DHS | Meth Hidden In Fire Pit

ALSO: Pizza place burglarized | Woman hit man with wine bottle | K9 sniffs out illegal gun | 12K lbs. of pet food donated | Irish Fest tix

Tickets On Sale For Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2026

Longstanding tradition of quality entertainment and making memories continues August 21-23 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest.

Lansing Man, 24, Arrested After Stolen Gun Found During Midlothian Traffic Stop: Sheriff

The traffic stop took place July 27 in the 3900 block of 145th Street, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Trooper Sexually Assaulted Bartender: Court | Man Had Molotov Cocktails, Map To Mosque | Teen Sex Sting

ALSO: Former firefighter accused in ex-wife's death | Man shot by relative | Drone tracks carjacking suspects | Woman killed in hit-and-run

Oak Forest PD's National Night Out Set For August 4

The event designed to build police-community partnerships is back at Oak Forest City Hall, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 4.

4 Arrested After Guns, Drugs Found At Harvey Home Near Daycare: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's investigators searched the home July 23, the sheriff's office said.

2 People, 1 Dog Found Shot To Death Inside Harvey Home: City

A second dog was also shot and remains in critical condition, the City of Harvey said.

Harvey Man, 36, Charged In I-57 Road Rage Shooting: State Police

The shooting happened on I-57 near 159th Street in Harvey Tuesday morning, state police said.

Obituary: Joan T. Vaughan

The growing family moved from Chicago to Oak Forest, where they spent 20 plus years, first in Fieldcrest and the Gingerwood neighborhood.

Citywide Branch Pickup Service Offered Amid Storm Cleanup Efforts: City

Oak Forest Public Works crews will be out the next several weeks to pick up branches for woodchipping.

Oak Forest Raiders Football Is Back

The wait is over Oak Forest

Bicyclist Hit, Left To Die | Driver In Fatal Crash Claimed He Had Seizure | 'Go Back To Your Country' Taunt

ALSO: Beloved teen mourned | Woman dies in crash | Township school supply drive | Flurry Artisan Market back | Help for Will Co. pet owners

Midlothian Woman, 54, Dies After Single-Vehicle Crash On I-294 Ramp: Medical Examiner

The crash happened on the 147th Street ramp Tuesday around 7:30 p.m.

Missing Man Found Safe | Man, 59, Killed In Crash | 15 Yrs In Armored Truck, ATM Heists | Gun At Courthouse

ALSO: 4 yrs for wire fraud | Movie filming at HS | 3 yrs for taking $10K bribe | Burglary suspects ditch car on I-80 | Rescue gives up space

Oak Forest Man, 59, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash: Oak Forest Police

The crash happened at 157th and Cicero Saturday night, police said Monday.

Markham Man's Appeal Fails, Re-Sentenced To 40 Years For Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes

The 42-year-old man sought an appeal, claiming his defense was ineffective.

Harvey, Illinois, Man Charged In Shooting At Scoop Waukegan Car Show And Festival Over Weekend

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Scoop Waukegan Car Show and Festival in downtown Waukegan.

Oak Forest Police Department Hiring Lateral Officers

The deadline to apply is July 24 at 4 p.m.

1 Injured In Shooting On I-57: State Police

The shooting happened early Monday on I-57 northbound near Harvey, state police said.

Country Club Hills Man Charged After Shots Fired At Oak Forest Home: Police

The 18-year-old man has been charged after a months-long investigation into shots fired at a residence in March, police said Thursday.

South Holland Man, 21, Charged With Murder After Shooting At Girlfriend’s Apartment: Police

Deandre Harris, 21, was visiting his girlfriend in Mundelein when an argument with a 48-year-old man escalated, police said.