Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
The Oak Fest grounds became part of the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars thanks to reenactors. The brief battles drew large crowds, who were treated to a show and a little history lesson, as well.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
6 a.m. might have been an early wakeup call for some students, but for a brave group of 43 from D228 it was the right time to take on the National Fightfighters Combat Challenge course. In the end Oak Forest and Tinley Park high schools took top honors.
A 400-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center, which was destroyed Sept. 11, 2001, is now part of Oak Forest. The beam will be displayed during the I Am An American parade and then placed at City Hall, until officials can decide on a permanent spot
Police and firefighters block off Route 30 in both directions as crews work to fix a busted gas main on the corner of Route 30 and 78th Ave.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
After more than a year of working with the city, residents of Sara Ann Lane finally got their wish, as aldermen approved the installation of a 24-inch pipe that should alleviate flooding concerns.
Oak Forest Police reports, Sept. 8–10
Midlothian Police Reports, Aug. 30–Sept. 2.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
Oak Forest Police Blotter, Sept. 2–5.
Despite only having two seniors on the team, the Bremen Braves boys cross country team is eyeing a South Suburban Conference Blue crown this year, with their gaze also set on dethroning the Oak Forest Bengals.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of August, broken down by ward.
Officials from the state, IDOT and Midlothian will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13. The meeting will showcase the new interchange at I-294 and I-57, which is expected to be completed by 2024.
This week, Patch highlights a vacant storefront on Cicero Avenue. The shop was formerly a massage parlor and shares building space with a cash for gold shop.
The Hilltoppers produced an avalanche of points Saturday afternoon, dominating the Lions with stingy defense and a running game that couldn't be stopped.
The Firefighters Combat Challenge hits Oak Forest this weekend. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
