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Oak Forest and Firefighters Union 3039 agreed to a new four-year contract that includes changes to salary scales and the creation of a new position in the department.
After years without a clear path for pedestrians along Central Avenue, the City of Oak Forest completed a sidewalk construction project early last week. The project cost just over $55,000 and created a continuous walkway from 147th to 159th Street.
Cheryl Becker, 54, pleaded not guilty to two counts of felony theft in a Bridgeview courtroom this week, denying that she stole more than $9,600 in cash deposits.
The City of Oak Forest's annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting take place Saturday, Dec. 8. Watch the parade along Central Avenue, then the tree lighting festivities at Oak Forest City Hall.
Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade closed its doors, but the location is up for sale and Patch wants to know: What Should Go Here?
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
Acorn Public Library's Mike Monahan recently started the Barcodes, a nonfiction reading group that meets at Oliver's Bar and Grill on the first Thursday of every month.
Oak Forest is taking part in the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation's holiday toy drive, with a drop box located at City Hall. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 21.
Oak Forest schools are gearing up for their holiday concerts, and Patch has compiled all the info into one handy list.
Oak Forest residents still have to behave behind the wheel at red lights, after the city council approved a contract renewal with Gatso USA. Gatso will continue to monitor, support and operate the city's red light cameras for at least two more year
The Oak Forest City Council agreed to a six-month contract with MidAm Development Properties, LLC, to fish for national retailers to bring to the city. The potential retail development would be located in the 5400 block of W. 159th Street.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive, hosted by the Oak Forest Rotary and police and fire departments, takes place Saturday, Dec. 8, at Oak Forest Fire Station #1.
Todd DeVos, a 1986 graduate of Oak Forest High School and his company, TechnoFloors, design, operate and created customized dance floors. Their work will appear on 'My Fair Wedding with David Tutera,' Dec. 8 on WEtv.
Oak Forest police arrested Jerrell R. Lester, 27, for aggravated domestic battery after his ex-girlfriend reported that Lester smacked, choked and hit her for several hours following a Thanksgiving dinner.
Oak Forest police reports, Nov. 19–25.
Midlothian police reports, Nov. 19–22
Oak Forest police reports, Nov. 18–21.
Oak Forest High School was selected to receive a $2,000 Operation Teen Safe Driving Grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Ford Motor Company and AllState Insurance. The grant money will be used to educate students on safe driving.
The City of Oak Forest is offering residents a chance to learn about Medicare, Social Security and more during a Nov. 29 seminar at the Oak Forest Community Center.
