Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree Set To Welcome Holiday Season

Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree is set for Saturday, Dec. 5.

🌱 Patch AM: The Seafarer - Gaelic Park Players Fall Production Opening Night and 11 more events

And check out Operation Blessing Annual Pancake Brunch on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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

Bigger Tax Breaks, Child Tax Credits Coming In 2027: What IL Taxpayers Should Know

See what's changing in federal tax code, and how it will impact you.

Oak Forest has something to cheer about

Oak Forest Raiders Cheer Makes History in First Competitive Season

🌱 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

93.9 Lite FM Flips To All Christmas Music, All The Time With 'Holiday Lite'

Around-the-clock holiday music starts Thursday, Nov. 5, as iHeartRadio's 93.9 FM makes the switch to Holiday Lite.

Bremen High School Encourages Students to Go “All In” with Guest Speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez

Gonzalez emphasizes commitment, purpose and giving your best for yourself and those who depend on you.

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

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

Metra Train Strikes Bicycle Near Midlothian Station: Official

A person was not on the bicycle at the time it was struck near Pulaski, a Metra spokesperson said.

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.

Lansing Man, 28, Shot To Death Outside Dolton Gas Station: Police

The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon. Suspect information has not been released by police.

Jones Wins Another Term In Illinois 14th Senate District: AP

Incumbent Democrat Emil Jones III was opposed by Republican Brian Skala.

District 228 Celebrates Two Exemplary Schools in Illinois Report Card Results

Tinley Park and Oak Forest earned Exemplary designations, while Bremen and received Commendable designations.

Election 2026: Jones Seeks To Keep Seat In Illinois' 14th Senate District

Republican Brian Skala opposes Democrat Emil Jones III on Nov. 3.

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.

Oak Forest 2026 Voter Guide: Know Before Heading To The Polls

Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Oak Forest for the Nov. 3 General Election.

Two Raiders Teams Off To The Super Bowl

AND THERE YOU HAVE IT, OAK FOREST!

City Planning For The Future Of The Metra Station Area

The Oak Forest Gateway Subarea Plan aims to put in place a renewed vision for the future of land use and mobility in the area.

Oak Forest's McKenzie Funeral Home To Close After Nearly 70 Years

The owners announced their retirement and the business' closure Thursday afternoon on social media.

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

Bremen High School Keeps Hispanic Heritage Celebration Going with Throwback 100.3

The performances highlighted students’ creativity and cultural pride.

Oak Forest, Midlothian 2026 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 11 registered sex offenders living in Oak Forest. There are 30 living in Midlothian.

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

Election 2026: 14th Senate District Candidate Brian Skala

Patch profile for 14th Senate District Republican candidate Brian Skala.

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.

RAIDERS SWEEP: Advance To 2nd Round Of Playoffs

RAIDERS SWEEP WEEK ONE, ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF PLAYOFFS

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

Oak Forest Raiders Head Into Playoffs With Every Team Qualifying

Championship season begins Saturday as all Oak Forest Raiders teams enter postseason play.

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

Action Sertoma's 22nd Annual Fall Fest 2026

Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL. HEADLINER: Port Authority

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

City Of Oak Forest Launches New Water Usage Portal For Residents

Oak Forest residents now have online access to their water usage information via the Get My Meter Info portal.

Raiders vs Palos

OAK FOREST RAIDERS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON THIS SATURDAY AT RON KALETA FIELD

Where To Pick Pumpkins In, Near Oak Forest This Fall

Halloween is just a little more than weeks away. If you haven't picked your perfect pumpkin yet, there's still time!