Oak Forest News

Today, Sunday, May 19, 2013, construction began on CTA's Red Line. For travelers from western and northern, Chicago-land suburbs, the Red Line is the quickest, cheapest and most direct, public transportation route to the Forest Preserve Golf courses of Burnham Woods Golf Course , George Dunne National Golf Course , Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course ... (more)

Think you can write a funny caption to go with this photo for May 20? Send in yours by noon May 23, and we'll be the judge.

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.

The sound of a train horn has become a signal for Southland communities to get on board an emerging economic development track.

"Music is the universal language of mankind," wrote poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his travel book that describes his adventures through Europe.

UPDATED : Three new sellers listing what they have on sale and three new bargain hunters looking for specific items.

Oak Forest residents affected by last month's flooding could be eligible for federal disaster aid, according to the city's website.

Construction season is upon us, which means the possible return of the three Ds: delays, detours and disturbances.

If you're looking for events worth getting out of the house for, then Get Up and Go! has you covered Mondays-Fridays. CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE: Oak Forest will host this event between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. A list of participating homes will be at oak-forest.org, city hall and in the SouthtownStar Classifieds section.

Events include Gaelic Park Players hosting the 20th annual Acting Irish International Theatre Festival in Oak Forest and Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra's concert in Orland Park.

The South Suburban Archaeological Society will present the illustrated lecture "The Oak Forest Poor Farm " by Rochelle Lurie.

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

Nicholas J. Herrera , 34, is wanted on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license.

A 24-year-old New Lenox woman fell victim to a telephone scam, according to a report.

The Tinley Park Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 8100 block of Piute Trail at 4:29 A.M. Firefighters found the woman "just inside the living room," according to Fire Chief Ken Dunn.

When fools rush onto George Dunne National Golf Course's, 17th hole, they are likely to create unnecessary splashes in this hole's, large, oval lateral water hazard .

May 5: Thomas Cosgrove, 40, of the 1200 block of Shagbark Road, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding, according to a report.

Using Lake Michigan water comes with a price, and it's not just what's in your water bill.

Yes, even baby diapers have joined the digital revolution thanks to the new Huggies TweetPee app.

This double dogleg at George Dunne National Golf Course is other than Marmaduke's , front, lower section or rear, lower section.