Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Oak Forest residents will pay about $13 more per quarter for water after aldermen approved a rate increase at a Dec. 18 meeting. The increase is a result of a rate increase by the city's water suppliers, Oak Lawn and Chicago.
What's this cat thinking as it peers out from inside this water bottle box?
Following the tragic death of Erica Rodriguez, the hospitalization of Martin Rodriguez and the fire that claimed the family's home, the Oak Forest community is collecting donations to help support the family during its time of need.
Aldermen were split 4-to-2 in the vote to approve the levy, which raises real estate taxes for Oak Forest residents by about $27. The levy includes a $500,000 payment into the city's reserve fund, with a goal of reaching $3.5 million in reserves by
Peace of Art, an art studio and tattoo owned by Oak Forest Resident Rich Kocis, was approved for a move from Chicago Heights to Oak Forest. The new shop hopes to open in January.
The Burger King on Cicero Avenue in Midlothian was robbed on Dec. 17, with the burglar making off with about $800. There are currently no suspects.
Midlothian police reports, Dec. 15–18.
Mokena schools are taking extra precautions with students' safety as police search the Tinley Park area for two convicted bank robbers, who escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Loop this morning.
Frankfort and Frankfort Square schools are taking extra precautions with students' safety as police search the Tinley Park area for two convicted bank robbers, who escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Loop this morning.
Oak Forest schools in the Arbor Park and Forest Ride Elementary school districts are ready and have staff prepped to discuss the Newtown, Conn. shootings with students, staff, faculty and families.
Oak Forest police reports, Dec. 13–16.
22 businesses opened up shop in the city during 2012, some with new locations or different owners.
Oak Forest Police issued 90 citations, mostly for seat belt violations and failure to properly secure a child, from Nov. 12–25. The campaign was the first of six such heightened enforcement campaigns set for 2013.
The Stop 'N' Go store was requesting a change in its liquor license and a special use permit to change to a liquor store only. The Oak Forest City Council denied the license change, stalling a potential ownership change and more for the store
Oak Forest High School students are invited to enjoy pizza and refreshments on Monday, Dec. 17, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library.
The NAPA Auto Parts store in Oak Forest closed its doors for the final time after being consolidated into the Palos Hills location. Now, Patch wants to know: What should go here?
Oak Forest Patch posed the question on its Facebook page: How do you talk to your kids about acts of violence, what happened in Connecticut? Or do you not at all? See how our readers responded and share your own answers.
A home in the 4300 block of Wagman Street was burglarized Wednesday, Dec. 12. The suspect(s) didn't take anything of value, but the Oak Forest Crime Commission and Oak Forest Police are urging residents to take precautionary steps.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
