COVID-19 forces Oak Pak River Forest High School to shut down clubs, athletics
The school canceled sports and other clubs due to a rise in COVID cases, however, they could be reinstated Tuesday.
Chicago track coach tricked women into sending him nude photos: Feds
A former college track and field coach accused of setting up sham social media and email accounts in an attempt to trick women into sending him nude or semi-nude photos of themselves has been indicted on 15 counts, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Illinois veterans take part in bicycle ride to raise PTSD awareness
Illinois veterans helped raise awareness about the struggles of post-traumatic stress disorders on Thursday.
Chicago-area residents find success changing careers mid-pandemic
Lita Selmon and Erich Krumrei talk about what led them to seek a career change during the pandemic and how their new ventures are going now.
94 individuals from River Forest school quarantined after potential COVID-19 exposure
Ninety-four individuals from Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest are quarantining after potential exposure to COVID-19, the school said.
Chicago professors caught gushing over teaching social justice on Zoom: 'I'm living the life over here'
Two Chicago-based professors were caught gushing about teaching social justice in the classroom during a school board meeting held via Zoom in February.
Cyclist dies days after being struck by vehicle in River Forest
A man who was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle earlier this month in suburban River Forest has died from his injuries.
Archdiocese of Chicago to consolidate 2 more parishes in western suburbs
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday they would be consolidating two more parishes in the western suburbs following a series of similar consolidations in the Chicago area.
Concordia University Chicago lays off 51, closes 15 programs
A liberal arts college in suburban Chicago has laid off 51 faculty and staff members and closed more than a dozen academic programs because of budget concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Driver in River Forest crash that killed 4, including relative, charged with reckless homicide
A Chicago man is facing several reckless homicide charges after crashing the vehicle he was driving into a Starbucks in River Forest, killing four of his passengers, including a relative.
4 killed in River Forest crash
Four people died after a vehicle crashed into a building Sunday in west suburban River Forest.
High school reprinting yearbooks after potentially racist symbol appeared in photos
A high school in suburban Chicago has decided to reprint its yearbooks after pictures of a potentially racist symbol appeared in the books initially.