Oak Forest, IL|News|
ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Oak Forest
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
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- Mokena, IL
Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
OFHS Grad Making Waves in Tinseltown
Vince Rossi, an Oak Forest High School graduate, is heavily featured in a recent, increasingly popular College Humor video. Rossi moved to California nearly two years ago, to pursue a career in acting, modeling and singing.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
OFHS Madrigals Set for Weekend of Dinner, Song and Drama
The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Fest takes place Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at the high school. Tickets cost $25 and must be purchased in advance.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Charge It! City Council Approves New Contract for Payment by Credit
The Oak Forest City Council approved a new three-year contract with World Data Systems in Tinley Park to process the city's credit card payments. The contract is expected to save the city more than $12,000 per year.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Couple Breaks Up, Ex-Girlfriend Breaks In: Oak Forest Police Blotter
Oak Forest police reports, Nov. 10–13.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Alderman's Lack of Residency in Ward Causes Rumblings Among Residents
Ald. Dan Ensing currently doesn't live in his ward—and some residents aren't happy. Fellow aldermen and Mayor Hank Kuspa addressed the issue at a Nov. 13 meeting.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Woman Caught with Heroin, Tries to Swallow Evidence: Midlothian Police Blotter
Harvey resident Jessica M. McCottrell was alledgedly found by police to have 22 tinfoil packages containing just over 13 grams of heroin on her person after a police search. McCotrell claimed the heroin was not hers.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Cops Tase Man After Struggle: Midlothian Police Blotter
Midlothian police repors, Nov. 2–8.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Hit with Rash of Car Burglaries: Police Blotter
A string of car burglaries occurred during the night of Nov. 5–6. A total of nine cars were robbed on various streets in Oak Forest. Police are investigating.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Ways to Give Back for the Holidays
Patch has compiled a short list of different charitable efforts around Orland Park, Tinley Park and Oak Forest.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man Busted with Cocaine Claims Police Planted It: Oak Forest Police Blotter
Oak Forest Police reports, Nov. 4–8.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Ways to Give Back for the Holidays
Patch has compiled a short list of different charitable efforts around Orland Park, Tinley Park and Oak Forest.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Last Chance to Attend 'Scaredy Squirrel' Program
The Acorn Public Library will hold an event featuring the "Scaredy Squirrel" series on Saturday, Nov. 17. The event is open to children ages 4 to 7 and their parents.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Kerkstra Students Honor Veterans for Their Service
Kerkstra Elementary students took time out of their days on Friday, Nov. 9, to honor their family members who are veterans.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Raiders Mom Will Pound Pavement for Charity—Again
Last year, Oak Forest Raiders mom and Frankfort Resident, Pam Erickson raised more than 4,000 food items for charity by running 50 miles. This year, she's at it again, only farther and in colder weather, with a hope to top her previous showing.
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Lisle, IL|News|
7A Football: Late-Game Heroics Push Benet Past Downers Grove North
Benet Academy 26, Downers Grove North 24: Up 20-7 at halftime, Benet withstood Downers Grove North's comeback effort and knocked off the Trojans with a final-play touchdown pass Saturday that propelled the Redwings into the Class 6A semifinals.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Incident of Criminal Damage, 1 Theft: Ward 7 Police Calls in October
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of October, broken down by ward.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
7 Burglaries, 2 Thefts and More: Ward 6 Police Calls in October
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Commission, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of October, broken down by ward.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
What's Hot From Redbox: Nov. 3–10
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Blue Demons to Hold Annual Smoker Fundraiser
The Oak Forest Blue Demons 12-year-old baseball team is holding its annual Smoker Fundraiser, with proceeds going towards the team's trip to Cooperstown, New York, where they will play in a more than 100-team tournament.
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