Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
The Salute to Our Armed Forces event Tuesday drew more than 300 veterans to the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. The program was held to honor Cook County service men and women.
Midlothian Police reports, Sept. 25-30.
"The Salute to Our Armed Forces" event drew more than 300 veterans to the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. The event was held to honor Cook County servicemen and women.
Patch spends the day with Bremen School District 228 Superintendent Bill Kendall, attending meetings, walking the halls of Oak Forest High School and interacting with various district and school staff members.
Oak Forest Administrative Hearings Officer John Weimer, who is on temporary medical leave, has been the focus of a number of complaints from residents about his demeanor during hearings. Oak Forest officials respond to those complaints.
Oak Forest Police blotter items, Sept. 27–28.
The building at 5141 W. 159th Street currently stands empty, but it could be the future home of any number of businesses. Patch puts it to our readers: What Should Go here?
Taking place this Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Oak Forest Park District will host a craft fair. The free event will take place at the Central Park Gymnasium.
Lincoln-Way East's offense is keyed by quarterback Tom Fuessel and his four total touchdowns, while the Bolingbrook Raiders were derailed by injuries, including one to stud quarterback Aaron Bailey.
Lincoln-Way East's offense is keyed by quarterback Tom Fuessel and his four total touchdowns, while the Bolingbrook Raiders were derailed by injuries, including one to stud quarterback Aaron Bailey.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
The annual Community Awareness Fair, hosted by the Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber of Commerce, takes place Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will be at Oak Forest High School and feature between 80-100 exhibitors.
The Oak Forest Raiders annual Smoker event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Oak Forest Community Center. Tickets cost $25 and include food and drinks.
With just under a month left, St. Damian School is currently in third place in US Cellular's "Calling All Communities," contest. The contest ends Oct. 21, with the top school earning a $150,000 prize.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 70 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
With this year's first issue of the Vedas set to drop soon, the student-run newspaper staff is hustling to put the finishing touches on the first issue.
Midlothian police reports, Sept. 21–23
Oak Forest Police items, Sept. 21–24.
Oak Forest police items, Sept. 21–23.
Oak Forest High School Bengals fullback Matt Barry, a 1,000-yard rusher in each of the last two seasons, tore his ACL Sept. 21, against Lemont. Barry will undergo surgery in about a month, followed by 6 to 9 months of rehabilitation.
