Oak Forest News

An Oak Forest teenager who pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl who was chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.

Stories about the new facility last week didn't mention the closing of the county's Oak Forest Hospital, 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, to cut costs two years ago.

The Justice police officer who's being sued for allegedly forcing a Burbank woman to engage in oral sex with him last spring has a police record of repeated departmental violations and suspensions.

The first, par three hole at George Dunne National Golf Course is the third hole.

Two Oak Forest retailers were cited for selling tobacco products to minors during the final round of the city's compliance sweep of businesses, according to a press release.

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a rA©sumA©, hitting the streets looking for "Help Wanted" signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone.

William M. McLaughlin , 67, is wanted on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A Mokena man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison more than a year after his conviction on multiple counts of wire fraud in connection with the sale of used forklifts.

If you're looking for events worth getting out of the house for, then Get Up and Go! has you covered Mondays-Fridays. MATTESON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The American Legion Rehfeldt-Meyer Post 474 co-sponsors this event at 10 a.m. Units will assemble at Matteson School District 162, 3625 W. 215th St., where the historical society, the Legion and Mayor ... (more)

Memorial Day is a holiday built around remembrance. And while citizens honor the memory of veterans in general on this day, what about the individuals? Is a community's collective memory sharp enough that it knows the names of the residents who gave their lives for their country? READ: What's Happening in Oak Forest on Memorial Day? When it comes ... (more)

Hunting for a new home? Just want to see what's for sale in the area? Then scroll through the photo gallery above for pricing information and times of open houses this weekend.

Here's a list of what's closed Memorial Day. Many stores and restaurants will be closed Monday, May 27, but some will be open and offering special sales and discounts.

In our police blotter stories, Patch features items from reports on file at the Oak Forest Police Department .

Over the years, Memorial Day has developed a double significance. As an official national holiday, it's a time for people to honor those military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and its citizens.

Events include the Smiley Tillmond Band in Back to the Delta: A Blues Showcase at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.

After months of training, classroom work and physical drills, 22 area firefighters graduated from the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 academy.

In the past decade, it has become a tradition in the south suburbs and across the country to honor servicemen and women with a homecoming celebration when they return from a tour of duty.

It's the end of the academic year for Oak Forest High School , which is a busy time for seniors, between having fun at prom or celebrating the achievement of graduation.

Not only is it a three-day weekend for some but Memorial Day on May 27 marks the unofficial kickoff to summer for many.

In our police blotter stories, Patch features items from reports on file at the Oak Forest Police Department .