Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Janet Ardnt has already had five open heart surgeries and now needs a new donor heart. She is on a waiting list at the Mayo Clinic, with mounting medical costs. Her friends and family are holding a fundraiser Sept. 28, to help Ardnt.
Founded by Marley Majetic, the Marley Project organizes food drives for the underprivileged. Currently the project is holding a food drive for students who might be going to school empty-handed, lunchless.
If you're a fan of the Titans, this is the place to talk about your team and get the latest schedule and results for Tinley Park High School football.
While coaches, players and parents of the Oak Forest Fury continue to lobby for the Bremen School District to field a co-op team, the District will not sign off on it, leaving high school players lacking games and acknowledgement.
Police responded to a drunk driving accident in the 5600 block of W. 159th Street on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The crash resulted in serious injuries for a passenger.
If you're a fan of the Bengals, this is the place to talk about your team and get the latest schedule and results for Oak Forest High School football.
While coaches, players and parents of the Oak Forest Fury continue to lobby for the Bremen School District to field a co-op team, the District will not sign off on it, leaving high school players lacking games and acknowledgement.
The Bremen School District 228 teacher's union continues negotiations with district officials, which began in the spring. The two sides hope to avoid a strike, but aren't certain if that will be possible.
Oak Forest Police blotter items from Aug. 18-21.
Oak Forest Police reports, Aug. 17–19.
Located on 159th Street in the Golf View Plaza, this corner business space offers ample traffic flow and plenty of space for the right business.
In dire need of major repairs, Splish Splash Pool in Midlothian could face closure following this summer, unless cost-effective repairs take place in the off season. A public meeting will be held Sept. 13 to discuss possibilities.
Chad and Cody Sprayberry and Sean Martinez have all played together since third grade, first as Oak Forest Raiders, then Bengals and now as St. Joesph's College Pumas. The trio, and the rest of the Pumas, take on Valparaiso University Aug. 30.
The Acorn Public Library is hosting the first of two fantasy football classes on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. The class will focus on the basics of fantasy football.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
Oak Forest police blotter, Aug. 9–15.
Following nearly 30 years of free busing for St. Damian School students, and one year of paid service, District 145 axed the service this year. Superintendent Allen Jebens spoke with Patch about the decision.
Patch has the scoop on exactly what District 146 students need for the 2012-13 school year.
In the last 12 months, Oak Forest has processed $735,000 in credit card transactions. Currently, the city is seeking a match for electronic data credit card payment services, which allows residents to pay various fees with a credit card.
The Cook County Forest Preserve District is planning major renovations to the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve, located adjacent to the Oak Forest Medical Center. Work will begin in the fall of 2012.
