'Slender Man' Stabbing Attacker Captured In IL After Escaping From Group Home: Police

Morgan Geyser, now 23, told police in Illinois she had "done something really bad," and that they could "just Google" her, officials said.

'Anything To Help Our Son': Oak Forest Family Needs To Find Living Liver Donor For Teen

The 18-year-old still needs to find his match in a living liver donor. Find out how to help.

Meth Lab Sickens 8 | 21 Years For Crash That Killed Siblings | Team Makes History: 'Go Get Another Win'

PLUS: Teen's perfect score | Alderman dies | Pierogi sale | K9 cop's body armor | Turkey Trot signup | Free microchipping | Signing Day

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready With Your Pierogi For Thanksgiving, Christmas Dinners

No pre-orders! It's first come, first served on sale dates in November.

🥟✨ Pierogi Sale this weekend! ✨🥟

Homemade pierogi are back

History Made: Oak Forest HS Football Advances To Semifinals For First Time Since 2008

The team's 12-1 season brings them to a semifinal showdown with Providence Catholic High School on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Girl Groped At Gas Station | Car Slams Into House | Woman Still Missing | Chest-Bumped Over Pizza

ALSO: Who has $200K ticket? | $235K lost | Arrest after loud party | Fall arts & crafts show | Restaurant closing | Fire district toy drive

Man, 62, Arrested After Groping Girl At Oak Forest Gas Station: Police

The Markham man was arrested at the scene of the Nov. 3 incident, police said Monday.

Missing Woman, 65, Has History Of Getting Lost, Got Off Pace Bus Minutes After Getting On: PD

A woman reported missing Nov. 8 was at a Walmart, then got on a Pace bus for a short distance before she was last seen.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $965M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In IL

The massive jackpot, worth $445.3 million in cash, grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.

'Mr. Oak Forest Bowl' Retires After 55 Years In The Bowling Business: 'It Was Practically In His DNA'

For decades, Chuck Cahill and family celebrated all their milestones at the beloved bowling alley, where he even met his wife.

Woman, 65, Missing For Nearly A Week: Country Club Hills Police

The woman was last seen Nov. 8 at 172nd and Pulaski, police said.

Transitional Employment Program Students Share Creativity and Kindness with District Staff

“This project is such a wonderful example of how creativity and kindness can come together to make a lasting impact.”

Battling Bald Eagles Fall From Sky | Trump Pardons Pastor | Country Club Shuttered | Driver Who Hit HS Cited

ALSO: Kidnapping, sex assault arrest | Loaded gun stolen from unlocked car | Plan for students ahead of college closing | Road rage ramming

Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree Set To Kick Off 2025 Holiday Season

Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree is set for Saturday, Dec. 6.

Delta Academy Honors Culture and Remembrance with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

Through cultural celebrations like this, students not only honor their own heritage but also learn about the traditions of their peers.

Student Filmmaker Honored as National Nominee for Prestigious Television Production Award

Lynch earned national recognition in the Non-Fiction – Short Form category.

Oak Forest Raiders Pee Wees Capture Super Bowl Championship

Oak Forest defense stops NL high powered Offense to win Super Bowl

SUV Slams Into School | College's Closing A Shock To Students | Blighted Bar's Fresh Start | Refinery Cleared

ALSO: Crash closes I80 | Local mayor's bid for more | Metra's Holiday Trains set | Village's hints of something new | Art sale

IL Airports Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions

Travelers through IL airports will see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.

Oak Forest Football Still on the Map

Bengals advance to 2nd round of playoffs. Raiders JV and Pee Wee in Super Bowl

Bingo Night at St. Damian School

Mayor to Call the Numbers at Bingo Night for St. Damian School

Pritzker Executive Order Sends $20M To IL Food Banks

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday to support food banks with state funds.

Oak Forest Warriors Host Annual Green & White Wrestling Tournament

Wrestling is right around the corner

🏈 Oak Forest Football Dominates Across All Levels

Bengals clinch conference title; Raiders advance to Round 3. Mighty Mites take the field at Thornwood

The Grateful String Band’s Friday Engagement at Beverly Arts Center: Homecoming To Pack House, Raise the Roof

Previous sell outs for The Grateful String Band prompt quick action at box office for tickets and seat selection Friday, October 24th at BAC

The Grateful String Band’s Friday Engagement at Beverly Arts Center: Homecoming To Pack House, Raise the Roof

Previous sell outs for The Grateful String Band prompt quick action at box office for tickets and seat selection Friday, October 24th at BAC

Town Mourns 2 Boys | ICE Didn't Take Missing Teen | 1 Year After Fire, Legacy Business To Close

ALSO: Child porn arrest | I-355 shooting | Car hits deer, hit 4 times | Grocer to change owner | Teen's perfect score | Blue Ribbon status

Oak Forest Community Tree Planting Rescheduled For Oct. 25, Volunteers Still Sought

Trees will be planted along Kilbourn Avenue in recognition of the City's renewal of its Tree City USA status.

2 Shot At Walmart, 1 In Custody | Embattled School Admin Resigns | 'Suspicious' Man At HS Game

ALSO: Teachers secure contract | No injuries in fire | Rash of car break-ins | Greek Food Fair | No Kings protests | Trick or treat hours

Attempted Murder Charge After Woman, 33, Shot Driver During Fight On Bishop Ford: State Police

The incident happened on I-94 near 159th Street early Sunday, state police said.

Runners From Oak Forest Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon

The 26.2-mile race started and ended in Grant Park, with runners traversing 29 of Chicago's neighborhoods.

Oak Forest, Midlothian 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 14 registered sex offenders living in Oak Forest; there are 26 living in Midlothian.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Action Sertoma's 21st Annual Fall Fest

Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Teachers Reject Contract | Woman Shot By Cops ID'd | Woman Finds Kindred Spirit In Rescue Dog

ALSO: Dark Arts Market back | Boo Bash set | Suburban trick or treat hours | Sheriff's 'Book Bus' | List of ghost hunts, tours.

Oak Forest Trick Or Treat Hours Set For Halloween 2025

Oct. 31 falls on a Friday this year.

Missing Teen Fatally Shoots Self Outside Fire Station: Midlothian Police

Police were called for a missing juvenile early Tuesday.

Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber's 44th Annual Community Expo Set For Oct. 18

More than 40 exhibitors are lined up for the expo, to be held Saturday, Oct. 18 at Arbor Park School.

The Original Hog Wild Is Opening Another Location, Owner Says

The new location will be under the same ownership as those in New Lenox and Oak Lawn, the owner said.