Oak Forest News

THURSDAY, MAY 24 iPhone Goes Missing From Stroller An iPhone was stolen out of a stroller parked on the front steps of a home in the 6200 block of El Morro Lane.

Two Oak Forest men found with multiple bags of heroin face drug possession charges, police said.

I have a feel-good story for you. In a time of high unemployment and when many are just struggling to get by, a recent food drive brought in 13,850 lbs.

Orland Days is just a short drive away from Oak Forest and this weekend should be excellent for taking a little trip.

Two businesses that sell tobacco products were cited as part of a recent compliance check conducted by Oak Forest police.

Ralph Grajek , 45, is wanted for driving under the influence of alcohol. His last known address is in 4800 block of 149th Street.

If Oak Forest community development director Adam Dotson is right, city officials did more last week than approve a property purchase.

Veterans Wellness Week: Chiro One Wellness Centers are offering complimentary consultations to veterans and active duty military personnel 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. May 30 and 31.

Each week, Patch features items from reports on file at theA Oak Forest Police Department .

It's about freedom - and sacrifice. Those words rang throughout the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the City of Oak Forest and the Owen W. Winter Jr.

Each week, Patch features items from reports on file at the Oak Forest Police Department .

Rick O'Dell will host A Celebration of Chicago Artists on May 26 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University.

For Chicagoland golfers, golf changes after Memorial Day ; golf rules remain the same, but different greens fees, number of golfers, tournaments, etc.

THURSDAY, May 18 Thief Makes Off with Bottles of Vodka Six, 750 mL bottles of Ciroc VodkaA were stolen from Jewel.

The Oak Forest City Council approved the purchase of the former Numero Uno site on Cicero Avenue for $165,000, make improvements and sell it to another business.

The City of Oak Forest is buying up property that once served as a pizza restaurant as part of efforts to boost the city's business base.

Salon Manager Great Clips in Oak Forest is looking for a manager to work in its fast-paced environment.

Ways to wake up your weekend include "Freedom, Slavery and the Roots of American Music" in Oak Forest, the grand opening of Garden Gallery and Studio in Tinley Park, an Oldies Rock 'n' Roll concert in Mokena and Irish Fest 2012 at Chicago Gaelic Park.

THURSDAY, May 18 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Equipment Bust Police stopped Manuel Urquizo, 17, of the 15000 block of Leclaire Avenue in Oak Forest, after witnessing him drive 40 mph in a 25 mph zone in the 192000 block of Schoolhouse Road.

Each week, Patch features items from reports on file at theA Oak Forest Police Department .A Although not all accounts are reported in the Patch police blotter, theA Oak Forest A Crime Prevention Committee compiles the number of calls of service monthly, by type and location.