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  1. High alcohol level cited in fatal crashRead the original story

    Saturday Jan 2 | WGN-TV Chicago

    A business partner of a Blackhawks legend was charged with reckless homicide after a crash near Oak Forest that killed a young woman, Cook County sheriff's officials said Friday.

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    Related Topix: Cook County, IL, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

  2. Pre-Civil War farm in SW suburb may be savedRead the original story

    Saturday Jan 2 | WBBM-AM Chicago

    An Oak Forest farm that includes a building constructed before the Civil War may be spared from the wrecking ball after all.

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    Related Topix: Cook County, IL

  3. Woman dies in crash; boyfriend chargedRead the original story

    Friday Jan 1 | Lincoln-Way Sun

    An Orland Park man has been charged with aggravated DUI and reckless homicide after allegedly causing a crash that killed his 20-year-old girlfriend - a University of Illinois-Chicago student - early Thursday in an unincorporated area near Oak Forest.

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    Related Topix: Orland Park, IL, University of Illinois Chicago

  4. Farm May Be SavedRead the original story

    Friday Jan 1 | MyFoxChicago

    An Oak Forest farm that includes a building constructed before the Civil War may be spared from the wrecking ball after all.

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    Related Topix: Cook County, IL

  5. Man Charged In DUI Crash That Killed GirlfriendRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jan 1 | Cbs2chicago.com

    Share + Comments (5) Jan 1, 2010 8:38 pm US/Central (UNINCORPORATED OAK FOREST) (Sun-Times Media Wire) 1 of 1 Jessica Mejia, 20, died in a Dec. 31, 2009 crash near Oak Forest. Nick Sord, 22, (right) is charged with reckless homicide and aggravated ... 29 comments

    Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Orland Park, IL, University of Illinois Chicago

  6. Alleged 'Marine' con artist charged

    Friday Jan 1 | WBBM-AM Chicago

    ... knew it was a scam but was scared to disobey the frantic man. En route to the bank, the pair was pulled over in Oak Forest for speeding as the man, Archer said, was urging him to drive faster. But Archer was too frightened to report the man to ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Matteson, IL, Will County, IL, Tinley Park, IL, Glenwood, IL

  7. New Lenox woman killed in crash on 147th StreetRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 31 | Suburban Chicago News

    A New Lenox woman was killed early this morning in a one-vehicle crash on 147th Street in a Cook County forest preserve area near Oak Forest. 84 comments

    Related Topix: New Lenox, IL, Cook County, IL

  8. New Lenox woman killed in crash on 147th Street Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 31 | Daily Southtown News

    A New Lenox woman was killed early this morning when an SUV in which she was riding crashed on 147th Street in a Cook County forest preserve area near Oak Forest.

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    Related Topix: New Lenox, IL

  9. Downstate bank to open in Oak Forest

    Wednesday Dec 30 | The SouthtownStar

    Carlinville National Bank will make its first foray into the Chicago market when it opens a temporary bank branch next month in Oak Forest. 7 comments

    Related Topix: Carlinville, IL

  10. Another Oak Forest big: Buck of the Week: Unplugged

    Saturday Dec 26 | Chicago Sun-Times

    Again, I say, Oak Forest is the premier spot for big bucks in the Chicago area. The latest proof came from Vicki Brudnicki , who earned well-deserved honors for Buck of the Week: Unplugged.. BOTW: Unplugged is a weekly celebration of live big bucks around Chicago and the suburbs.

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  11. At Hillcrest, a Classic twistRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 24 | The SouthtownStar

    ... Morgan Park is 11-1, while No. 9-ranked Marist (9-4) also is among the favorites. Looking for a dark horse? Oak Forest (9-3) and Sandburg (4-8) both are playing their best ball and collide head-on in an opening-round match at noon Saturday. All ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  12. Man Collapses, Dies While Shoveling SnowRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Cbs2chicago.com

    Share + Dec 23, 2009 6:39 am US/Central An autopsy may shed more light on why a man from south suburban Oak Forest collapsed and died while shoveling snow.

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    Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Hazel Crest, IL, Park Forest, IL

  13. Metro briefsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Chicago Sun-Times

    ... of Cleveland. Man dies shoveling snow A 44-year-old man died Tuesday while shoveling his driveway of snow in Oak Forest. Richard Vanherik, of the 14900 block of Lynne Ct., died of unknown causes. Woman dies in accident A 27-year-old woman died ...

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  14. Man dies while shoveling snow in Oak Forest

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Chicago Sun-Times

    A 44-year-old man died Tuesday while shoveling his driveway of snow in south suburban Oak Forest.

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    Related Topix: Cook County, IL, Hazel Crest, IL, Weather

  15. SD 144 board to vote on teacher pactRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 19 | The SouthtownStar

    ... manded an end to the strike. District 144 serves 3,196 students from Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  16. Classes back in session in District 144Read the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The SouthtownStar

    ... "I'm just glad it's over with," said Rita Pacheco, whose son is a first-grader at Fieldcrest Elementary School in Oak Forest. "Get our teachers out of the cold and back to work." Teachers walked off the job Dec. 3 after failing to reach a contract ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Education Etc., Markham, IL, Midlothian, IL, Hazel Crest, IL, Country Club Hills, IL

  17. Ball movement paying dividendsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The SouthtownStar

    Passing the buck is generally not a good thing. Passing the ball has brought many a dividend for Oak Forest during an 8-3 start to the 2009 season.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  18. Agreement reached to end south suburban teachers' strikeRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | WGNTV Chicago

    ... des are at odds with salary, health insurance and retirement benefits. District 144 serves about 3200 students in Oak Forest, Hazel Crest, Markham and Country Club Hills.

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  19. No breakthrough yet in suburban teacher strikeRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | CLTV - Chicago Land's TV

    ... south suburbs entered its second full week this morning. Prairie-Hills District 144 serves 3,200 students from Oak Forest, Hazel Crest, Markham and Country Club Hills. Teachers walked out December third, demanding better wages, health insurance and ...

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    Related Topix: Hazel Crest, IL, Markham, IL, Country Club Hills, IL, Education Etc.

  20. Lane Bryant murders remain unsolvedRead the original story

    Feb 2, 2009 | WLS-TV Chicago

    ... of Frankfort, Rhoda McFarland, 42, of Joliet; Connie R. Woolfolk, 37, of Flossmoor; Sarah T. Szafranski, 22, of Oak Forest; and Jennifer L. Bishop, 34, of South Bend, Ind. Investigators have pursued more than 5,000 leads since five women were shot ...

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    Related Topix: Frankfort, IL, Flossmoor, IL, Tinley Park, IL

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