NIL student athletes give back to community members for Christmas
The NIL era is helping student athletes give back to the communities that have supported them. One of these athletes in Oak Forest is taking his shot at making the holidays bright.
Oak Forest man charged with firing gun into air during argument: police
A 30-year-old man has been charged after firing a gun into the air during an argument in outside an apartment building Tuesday evening in southwest suburban Oak Forest.
Chad Oster charged in killing of single mother in Oak Forest
A suburban man has officially been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a single mother this weekend in Oak Forest.
Lauren Pikor case: Man charged in murder has lengthy criminal history
Police say 30-year-old Lauren Pikor was found with fatal cuts and stab wounds on the street near her home in 5300 block of Diamond Drive just after 10 p.m. Friday.
Chad Oster: Man accused of murdering Lauren Pikor has lengthy criminal record
Chad Oster, the man accused of murdering Lauren Pikor, has a lengthy criminal record.
Woman found stabbed to death on street near her Oak Forest home
A woman was found stabbed to death following domestic disturbance Friday night in Oak Forest.
Oak Forest man charged with sexual assault, unlawful restraint and several weapons charges
An Oak Forest man is facing multiple charges after allegedly restraining and beating a victim earlier this week.
Cook County girl who received Taylor Swift's fedora at Chicago concert speaks out
Isabella Avila, an 11-year-old soon-to-be sixth grader from Oak Forest, had no idea her mother had secured tickets to the concert until the day of.
Girl who received Taylor Swift's fedora at Chicago concert speaks out
Isabella Avila, an 11-year-old soon-to-be sixth grader from Oak Forest, had no idea her mother had secured tickets to the concert until the day of.
Explosion at Oak Forest apartment leaves 2 seriously injured
An explosion at an Oak Forest apartment building left a man and a woman seriously injured Tuesday night. Neighbors heard a loud noise just after 7 p.m. One man said he saw dynamite on the ground amid debris. Several agencies including the ATF and State Fire Marshal are investigating.
Explosion at Oak Forest apartment leaves 2 seriously hurt: officials
Several agencies are on the scene of an explosion that left two seriously injured in south suburban Oak Forest Tuesday night.
Oak Forest police investigate possible explosion in suburban apartment
Oak Forest police and officials with the ATF are investigating a possible explosion in a south suburban apartment. Two people were hospitalized. Neighbors heard a loud explosion just after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Fire in Oak Forest being investigated as arson
A structure fire that occurred in Oak Forest Tuesday afternoon is being investigated as arson, police said.
Oak Forest Bowl fire ruled accidental by fire officials
More than a dozen surrounding fire departments had to be called in to help put out the three-alarm fire.
Oak Forest Bowl fire ruled accidental by fire officials
Fire officials have ruled that a fire at the Oak Forest Bowl was accidental.
Oak Forest police capture fleeing driver with AR-15 using license plate reader
A Tinley Park man who fled police during a traffic stop last month in south suburban Oak Forest is facing gun charges.
Oak Forest Bowling Center 'total loss' after massive blaze
Oak Forest city officials say the fire department responded to a three-alarm blaze at a bowling alley located in the 15000 black of South Cicero Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Oak Forest Bowling Center 'total loss' after massive blaze
The Oak Forest Bowling Center in the south suburbs of Chicago was severely damaged in a fire Saturday morning.
4 Illinois Lottery prizes worth over $3 million combined remain unclaimed
Four winning Illinois Lottery tickets sold in the Chicago area last month remain unclaimed, leaving millions of dollars untouched, officials announced Tuesday.
Million dollar Lotto ticket sold in south suburban Chicago
The $1 million winning Lotto ticket was purchased at a BP gas station at 5548 W. 159th St. in Oak Forest.