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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.

Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.

The Joint Faculty Association and D228 reached a contract agreement, after several months of aggressive negotiations. The contract is expected to go before the school board at its next meeting, Sept. 18 for board approval.
Food 4 Less, located at 5556 159th St., held a grand reopening ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 29., with local officials, school principals, Kroger Corporation officials and more on-hand to celebrate.
Check out the Oak Forest Athletic Department's very first lip dub video, featuring students, staff and coaches, dancing and lip syncing to several popular tracks.
The Firefighter Combat Challenge pits firefighters from all over against one another in skilled competition over a four-day event. The challenge kicks off Thursday, Sept. 13 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 16.
Oak Forest police blotter, Aug. 25-27.
The annual event is quickly approaching and will feature family fun, games, food, drinks and all things Irish at Gaelic Park on Saturday, Sept. 16.
The Joint Faculty Association and Bremen School District 228 have reached a tentative agreement. A vote by teachers union members will take place Tuesday afternoon.
The Bark For Your Park Committee held an open meeting Aug. 27, at Oak Forest's City Hall to discuss the soon-to-open dog park and take suggestions from residents on what exactly the park should offer.
Contract negotiations continue between the Joint Faculty Association and Bremen School District 228, but the talks are productive and the two sides are close to an agreement, Superintendant Bill Kendall told Patch.
Oak Forest Police blotter items, Aug. 21–25.
The Oak Forest Park District is ready to host its annual picnic, featuring fun, games food and refreshments at Commissioner's Grove.
The shopping center on 167th Street, near the Loews Movie Theater and several other large businesses, is looking for retailers. Today, Patch highlights one of the open spaces.
Acorn Public Library is hosting a Family Game Night, featuring BINGO, on Tuesday, Aug. 28. The fun kicks off at 7 p.m.
After several months of bargaining, the Teacher's Union and Bremen District 228 still have no contract agreement, leaving the possibility of a strike by the union higher than ever.
Neuqua Valley scores on the ground, through the air, on defense and on special teams in 43-20 rout of Naperville North
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
The Oak Forest Bengals start their football season tonight with a No. 10 ranking, along with several other Southland teams cracking the Top 10, according to a Sun-Times Media report.
Franklin Buttron, 27, was charged with improper lane use and driving too fast for conditions following a crash between a Hille Middle School bus and his car. Three students were sent to area hospitals for injuries.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.