Human Remains Found In Trash Can | Clerk Threatened With Sledgehammer In Burglary | Armored Truck Robbed

ALSO: Flagger critically injured | Man left vulgar messages for family business employee | Garage fires | Pizza place closes | Hit-and-run

🌱 Patch AM: Illini kicker gets another year as Oak Forest recruit awaits signing

You won’t want to miss Pat Tomasulo Comedy LIVE! on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Seafarer - Gaelic Park Players Fall Production Opening Night and 8 more events

Coming up: Pat Tomasulo Comedy LIVE! on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: The Seafarer - Gaelic Park Players Fall Production Opening Night and 8 more events

Spotted on the Oak Forest calendar: Pat Tomasulo Comedy LIVE!

🌱 Patch AM: Studio 147 Makerspace Grand Opening: An Open House and 12 more events

And check out Vinyl Market at Soundgrowler on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026 and 11 more events

Also, don’t miss Vinyl Market at Soundgrowler on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Oak Forest High School just earned Illinois’ top rating.

Happening soon: Vinyl Market at Soundgrowler on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Tickets On Sale For Gaelic Park Fundraiser Raffle With $100,000 Grand Prize

Grand prize drawing will be held Dec. 13. Early bird drawing will be held Nov. 22. Only 3,000 tickets will be sold; purchase by Nov. 22.

🌱 Patch AM: How the IL-06 rematch could shape representation for Oak Forest

You won’t want to miss Vinyl Market at Soundgrowler on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Metra Launches New Alert System Using Texts And Emails, Customers Must Sign Up

Alerts can come via email or text. New system kicks in Nov. 5; old system will be shut down the same day, Metra officials said.

Driver Rescued From Fiery Crash | Man Beat Neighbor With Bat: PD | Teen Gunned Down In Suburban Street

ALSO: Sex crime charges for man, 46 | Massive heist of Red Bull | Overturned dump truck snarls traffic | Outdoor retailer liquidation

2 Die In Crash | Priest Cleared In Sex Abuse Probe | 2nd Frat Party Sex Assault Claim | Woman Still Missing

ALSO: 'Death of Little Bear' | Canary left outside after break-in | 'Disguntled employee' targets shop | Pierogi sale | Fire chief moves on

Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Selling Homemade Pierogi For Thanksgiving, Christmas Dinners

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

Oak Forest Fire Chief Retires After Nearly 3 Decades With Department, Moves On To Chief Role In Kankakee

Gary Kasper's last day will be Oct. 30, the City said Monday. He begins his new role in Kankakee on Nov. 2.

Arrest In Fatal Crash | 6 Indicted In $19M Health Care Fraud | Man Sent Explicit Texts To Kids: PD

ALSO: Guilty plea in Medicaid fraud | Blue Ribbon school named | $1.8M lotto win | New bloodhound K9 cop | $4.6M COVID fund fraud

Police K9 Finds Lost Elderly Man | Man Tried To Abduct 2 Girls: PD | Woman, 21, Killed In Fiery Crash

ALSO: HS on probation after racism probe | Man sped wrong way past crash scene: PD | Sex charges against man | Carjacking thwarted

1 Killed In Fiery Crash | ATM Technician Robbed At Gunpoint | Massive Drive-Through Light Show Coming |

ALSO: Man pleads guilty to boy's sex assault | Driver slams into cement truck | Teachers still in contact talks | Deer mating season

Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber's 45th Annual Community Expo Set For Oct. 17

More than 40 exhibitors are lined up for the expo, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at Arbor Park School.

Power Grid Emergency Hits IL: What To Know

The move was made to ensure that Illinois and 12 other states reduce the risk of power shortages, officials said.

Americans Lost $20B To Online Crime: Check Your State’s Ranking

See which states lost the most, who’s most vulnerable, and how to protect yourself from becoming the next victim.

Oak Forest Boy Advances In Baby Of The Year Contest, Vies For $25K & Starring Spot In Ad Campaign

Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.

Third Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Oct. 9 near the 6200 block of El Morro Lane.

Barricaded Man Alluded To 'Murder Scene': PD | Man Robbed During Sale Meetup | More Charges For Sex Offender

ALSO: Why no SWAT at standoff? | Push for license plate reader ban | IKEA swaps suburbs | Baby of the Year contenders | Carraig Challenge

'Always Smiling' Oak Forest Boy Vying For $25K Baby Of The Year Title, Spot In National Ad Campaign

Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.

Registration Open Now For Gaelic Park's Carraig Challenge 5K Run, 1.5-Mile Walk

The Carriag Challenge is set for Sunday, Nov. 29.

Man Threatened Police In Standoff: PD | Family Sues After Girl Killed By Bus | Bar Targeted Again In Burglary

ALSO: Man, mother accused in drug ring | Man flees crash, shoots at other cars | Woman targeted in jail bond scam | Joey's moves

Workshop On Estates, Wills, Legacy Arrangements Coming To Gaelic Park

The free event is set for Oct. 22 at the Oak Forest venue.

Gaelic Park's 'Flights & Flannels' Spotlights Local Breweries, Tickets Still Available

The event set for Friday, Oct. 2 features live music and 8 area breweries.

Oak Forest Extends Trick-or-Treat Hours For 2026: City

Extra time to trick-or-treat in Oak Forest this year, with Halloween falling on a Saturday.

Lockdown After 'Possible Threat' At HS | Family's Fight For Special Needs Daughter | Search For Missing Man

ALSO: No injures in fire | $500K in stolen copper found | Man used employer's card for $6K in bets | 6 leave school after racist taunts

Robber Nabbed After Shot By Intended Target: PD | Aide Left Gun On Bus | Beloved Kindergartner Recovering

ALSO: Dan Davis' cause of death unclear | $23K in stolen hair tools | 'Simply a pause, not goodbye' for restaurant | Another rabid bat

Another Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Sept. 15 in the 15300 block of Kilpatrick, officials said.

Man Shoots Would-Be Robber | Boy Finds Gun Left On Bus | Burglars Hit Same Bar Twice | Coach Ousted

ALSO: 4 cats rescued from basement fire | 'You're dead' threats to police | 'The Who' rocker plays in 'burbs | Doughs Guys Bakery to close

Deliver More Than a Meal: Volunteer with Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

Just two hours a week can change a local senior's life. Discover how rewarding volunteering with Meals on Wheels can be for your community.

Baby Killed In Crash Wasn't In Car Seat | Tragedies Rock Frankfort | Mom's Killer Still At Large

ALSO: Child porn charges for sex assault suspect | 14.5 years in carjacking | Racist taunts at hs game | West Nile in Will | $1M winner

Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

The bat was found Aug. 28 in the 15500 block of Rob Roy Drive, officials said.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In IL

COVID-19 is growing in more than 30 Illinois counties, data shows.

'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square

At nearly 2 years old, Midlothian's Charleigh Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Man Takes Own Life At Gun Range | Cops Accused Of Putting Teen In Chokehold | Towns Rally For Kindergartener

ALSO: 7 injured in crash | Wienermobile in town | Resource center for tornado victims | Water Lantern Festival back | College, career fair

Death Investigation Underway After Human Remains Found In Harvey, Illinois

Police said there does not appear to be any indication of foul play and that the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office was notified.

Priest Cleared In Sex Abuse Probe | 100 MPH At Impact In Fatal Crash | 1 Dead After Shooting: PD

ALSO: Prison time in $1m fraud | Man spat, threw drink at cop | Kitten sale scam | DUI after threats to American Legion | Fall Fest guide

The Free South Suburban Home Show Returns One Weekend Only To The Oak Lawn Pavilion

1000's of the latest products, Services & Ideas to Remodel, Repair and Beautify Your Home! Free Admission & Parking March 28th & 29th

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Feb. 15th & 16th

See 100's of products & services for 1,000's of the best ideas for home remodeling, repairs & upgrades ALL with one, easy fun & FREE visit!

AFS-USA is seeking host families to welcome an exchange student

Make a difference in a young person’s life by becoming an AFS-USA host family.

Oak Lawn Home Show Returns with Free Admission on April 29 & 30

The Oak Lawn Home Show returns Bigger & Batter than ever to the Oak Lawn Pavilion with Free Admission and Free parking on April 29th & 30th!

2-1-1 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Social Services

Residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County can dial 2-1-1 or visit 211MetroChicago.org to connect with assistance

Free Tinley Park Home Show Returns on Feb. 25th & 26th

The Chicago Home Show Returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center on February 25th & 26th with Free Admission & Free Parking!

The Free Chicago Home Show Returns to Tinley Park October 1st & 2nd

The Chicago Home Show Returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center on October 1st & 2nd with Free Admission & Free Parking!

Oak Lawn Home Show Returns May 21 And 22

With Free Admission And Parking!

Tinley Park Home Show Returns! Free Admission on Feb. 26 & 27

Free Admission & Parking! Find 100's of Products & Services for 1000's of Fresh Ideas to Improve & Beautify Your Home with Just ONE Visit!