Oak Forest News

Over the years, Memorial Day has developed a double significance. As an official national holiday, it's a time for people to honor those military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and its citizens.

Events include the Smiley Tillmond Band in Back to the Delta: A Blues Showcase at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.

After months of training, classroom work and physical drills, 22 area firefighters graduated from the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 academy.

In the past decade, it has become a tradition in the south suburbs and across the country to honor servicemen and women with a homecoming celebration when they return from a tour of duty.

It's the end of the academic year for Oak Forest High School , which is a busy time for seniors, between having fun at prom or celebrating the achievement of graduation.

Not only is it a three-day weekend for some but Memorial Day on May 27 marks the unofficial kickoff to summer for many.

In our police blotter stories, Patch features items from reports on file at the Oak Forest Police Department .

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a resume, hitting the streets looking for "Help Wanted" signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone.

Students from Oak Forest High School drifted between a decorated ballroom to the picturesque grounds of Tinley Park's Odyssey Country Club on Saturday as they celebrated that familiar rite of passage, prom.

Last week, former American Idol contestant Chris Medina debuted his new single, "My Hopeless," on Norwegian TV during Good Morning Norway .

Today, Sunday, May 19, 2013, construction began on CTA's Red Line. For travelers from western and northern, Chicago-land suburbs, the Red Line is the quickest, cheapest and most direct, public transportation route to the Forest Preserve Golf courses of Burnham Woods Golf Course , George Dunne National Golf Course , Joe Louis "The Champ" Golf Course ... (more)

Think you can write a funny caption to go with this photo for May 20? Send in yours by noon May 23, and we'll be the judge.

Hunting for a new home? Just want to see what's for sale in the area? Then scroll through the photo gallery above for pricing information and times of open houses this weekend.

The sound of a train horn has become a signal for Southland communities to get on board an emerging economic development track.

"Music is the universal language of mankind," wrote poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his travel book that describes his adventures through Europe.

UPDATED : Three new sellers listing what they have on sale and three new bargain hunters looking for specific items.

Oak Forest residents affected by last month's flooding could be eligible for federal disaster aid, according to the city's website.

Construction season is upon us, which means the possible return of the three Ds: delays, detours and disturbances.

If you're looking for events worth getting out of the house for, then Get Up and Go! has you covered Mondays-Fridays. CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE: Oak Forest will host this event between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. A list of participating homes will be at oak-forest.org, city hall and in the SouthtownStar Classifieds section.

Events include Gaelic Park Players hosting the 20th annual Acting Irish International Theatre Festival in Oak Forest and Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra's concert in Orland Park.