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Oak Forest News

Local news for Oak Forest, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday | Homer Sun

Night Life

Carraig Irish Pub: Live music at 9:30 p.m. Fridays and 10 p.m. Saturdays. No cover charge.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

OnMilwaukee

Tuesday In A Tent

Published July 2, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. Category: Arts & Entertainment Tags: Courtney Cox Tuesday July 1st, 2008 - Oak Forest, IL Time for a pleasant comedy surprise and I got one.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

Herald News

Area towns planning

Thanks to an Illinois Department of Transportation grant, Orland Park will hire a consultant to form regional plans for the 159th Street Corridor.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

Recent murder linked to Lane Bryant case?

Police investigating the Lane Bryant murders are looking into whether the case is connected to a Dolton shooting that happened this week, much like any other tip they have received, authorities said.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

www.chicagotribune.com | Colloquy

New image of suspect in Lane Bryant slayings

Tinley Park police released a lifelike computer image Tuesday of the gunman wanted in the Lane Bryant slayings.

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Sun Jun 15, 2008

www.oakfest.com | Colloquy

21st Annual Oak Fest 2008

This year Oak Fest will have a Comedy Night along with the usual festivities.

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www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

Oak Forest eyes bond sale for Gateway project :: The SouthtownStar

Oak Forest will soon propose a bond issue of about $7.4 million to pay for some of the redevelopment costs of the Gateway project at the northwest corner of 159th Street and Cicero Avenue.

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www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

City close to naming Jones' successor :: The SouthtownStar

As Oak Forest city administrator Steve Jones finished out his last days before leaving last week for a new job, city officials were moving forward on finding a successor, whom they hope to name within the next ...

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Sat Jun 07, 2008

www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

OF cops, family squabble over returning guns :: The SouthtownStar

Oak Forest police received an unusual request last summer, when they were asked to store guns for a man being released from a mental institution.

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

Around Town :: The SouthtownStar :: Oak Forest

Meatball championship The Bartolini's American Meatball Eating Championship will take place during the St.

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www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

1 convicted in Oak Forest home invasion :: The SouthtownStar

One of three men accused of forcing their way into an Oak Forest home and holding the family at gunpoint was convicted, officials said Wednesday.

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Sat May 31, 2008

www.southtownstar.com | Colloquy

Community Motors leaves Oak Forest for Tinley Park ... The SouthtownStar

It had been rumored for weeks but Community Motors Pontiac/GMC Truck owners confirmed to Oak Forest city officials last week that the dealership would be moving down 159th Street to Tinley Park this week.

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| Colloquy

Your New Oak Forest Editor

I have applied for and been accepted as an Editor for the Oak Forest Forum. My objective is to keep residents apprised of news/events relevant to Oak Forest and the surrounding communities.

If there is a story that you would like to see posted, please let me know. However, as I am new to this editorial process, please be patient. It is a 'learn as you go' process and may take a few days for me to get acclimated.

I'm looking forward to your input!

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Mon May 26, 2008

Daily Southtown Business

On the job: Kevin Mahlum

Kevin Mahlum, of Oak Forest, is a detail technician at the Delta Sonic car wash in Tinley Park.

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Sat May 24, 2008

Courier-News

Hello, summer! Festival season is here

Ready or not, summer is upon us with its many music, food and cultural fests and fairs.

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Fri May 09, 2008

Herald News

Police: Gang members beat man

“The officer approached the house and watched through the window as the man took a handgun from the waistband of his pants and placed it behind a washer and dryer”

Police say a man was beaten by three rival gang members early Thursday. Around 1 a.m., officers found the victim "beaten and unconscious" in the parking lot of La Alameda Restaurant, 231 Ruby St. via Herald News

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Fri May 02, 2008

Political Gateway

UPI NewsTrack Quirks in the News April 28, 2008

“It sounds trivial but Frank has been the victim of theft”

The number of strippers and strip clubs in Toronto is declining, with former dancers blaming the Internet for putting them out of work. via Political Gateway

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Counterfeit sneakers seized from Chicago-area storage unit

Suburban Chicago police officers say they're investigating a counterfeit ring after they discovered 15,000 pairs of fake Nike sneakers in a storage unit last week. via Chicago Tribune

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Tue Apr 29, 2008

WBBM-AM Chicago

Oak Forest Fire Officials Close Apartment Complex After Porch Collapses

“That's the first time a woman's ever saved me”

One friend heroically pulled another to safety during a porch collapse. Donald Siple Jr., of the sixth unit in the apartment complex at 16138 Cicero Ave., said he was standing on his front porch near the ... via WBBM-AM Chicago

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Sun Apr 27, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Bearing costs of a tragedy

Dear Fixer: My fiance, Tyrone Henry, was the victim of a homicide last Sept. 1. He was sleeping on my living room couch when a bullet came through a window and killed him. via Chicago Sun-Times

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