Get in the spirit with Forest Park's Casket Races
Forest Park's 11th annual Casket Races return Saturday morning. The races begin at 11 a.m. with a parade beginning a half an hour prior. Teams decorate their casket and dress up before racing it though the streets. The suburb apparently has 50:1 residents residing underground to above, sparking the tradition.
Forest Park's 11th annual Casket Races return Saturday morning. The races begin at 11 a.m. with a parade beginning a half an hour prior. Teams decorate their casket and dress up before racing it though the streets. The suburb apparently has 50:1 residents residing underground to above, sparking the tradition.
Suburban police chase ends in Chicago, 2 arrested
Two people were arrested after a police chase on Thursday began in the suburbs and ended in Chicago.
Two people were arrested after a police chase on Thursday began in the suburbs and ended in Chicago.
Chicago WWII soldier's remains identified decades later
The remains of a WWII airman from Chicago were identified this spring, bringing closure to a family.
The remains of a WWII airman from Chicago were identified this spring, bringing closure to a family.
Chicago WWII soldier's remains identified decades later
A 23-year-olf WWII soldier from Chicago was killed during an air raid in Germany in 1944. The remains were identified in April, but the family was recently notified.
A 23-year-olf WWII soldier from Chicago was killed during an air raid in Germany in 1944. The remains were identified in April, but the family was recently notified.
No Gloves National Softball Tournament returns to Forest Park
The 55th Annual 16? No Gloves National Softball Tournament is kicking off its last day in Forest Park Sunday. The three-day event has been a tradition for the Chicago suburb for decades. The competition is fierce.
The 55th Annual 16? No Gloves National Softball Tournament is kicking off its last day in Forest Park Sunday. The three-day event has been a tradition for the Chicago suburb for decades. The competition is fierce.
Man, woman accused of leading police on chase in stolen vehicle in Chicago suburbs
Two people were arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle across Chicago's south suburbs over the weekend.
Two people were arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle across Chicago's south suburbs over the weekend.
Cook County man charged with sexually assaulting his young children
The victims are a 9-year-old girl and 8-year-old girl, Des Plaines police said.
The victims are a 9-year-old girl and 8-year-old girl, Des Plaines police said.
New details released after Chicago woman allegedly crashed into vehicle during wild gas station confrontation
Bond has been set for a Chicago woman who allegedly crashed into two vehicles — causing the vehicle she was driving to flip over — after an argument at a Forest Park gas station Sunday.
Bond has been set for a Chicago woman who allegedly crashed into two vehicles — causing the vehicle she was driving to flip over — after an argument at a Forest Park gas station Sunday.
Chicago woman charged after wild gas station confrontation in suburb
A Chicago woman was arrested after a wild gas station confrontation ended in a vehicle being flipped over in the middle of a suburban street on Sunday.
A Chicago woman was arrested after a wild gas station confrontation ended in a vehicle being flipped over in the middle of a suburban street on Sunday.
Chicago woman charged after wild gas station confrontation
A Chicago woman was arrested after a wild gas station confrontation ended in a vehicle being flipped over in the middle of a suburban street on Sunday.
A Chicago woman was arrested after a wild gas station confrontation ended in a vehicle being flipped over in the middle of a suburban street on Sunday.
Forest Park man with Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy missing after taking out garbage
Jerry Sadler, 65, was last seen Monday at approximately 1:30 p.m. when he left his residence to throw out garbage and did not return.
Jerry Sadler, 65, was last seen Monday at approximately 1:30 p.m. when he left his residence to throw out garbage and did not return.
Forest Park hosts 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Today is the kick off to Chicagoland St. Patrick's day celebrations with the Forest Park annual parade. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Madison Street. Mayor Rory Hoskins joins Good Day Chicago with everything you need to know about the festivities.
Today is the kick off to Chicagoland St. Patrick's day celebrations with the Forest Park annual parade. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Madison Street. Mayor Rory Hoskins joins Good Day Chicago with everything you need to know about the festivities.
Cook County man released on bond after Chicago man killed in hit-and-run
A 49-year-old suburban man has been arrested and charged months after allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle – killing him – and then fleeing the scene.
A 49-year-old suburban man has been arrested and charged months after allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle – killing him – and then fleeing the scene.
Forest Park celebrates fall season with annual Casket Race
Forest park has different way of celebrating fall and this spooky time of year. The city puts on Casket Races to highlight their abnormal amount of cemeteries. There's 50:1 dead to living people in Forest Park.
Forest park has different way of celebrating fall and this spooky time of year. The city puts on Casket Races to highlight their abnormal amount of cemeteries. There's 50:1 dead to living people in Forest Park.
2 juveniles cited for having replica firearm at Walmart in Forest Park
Both juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct violations and released on scene to a guardian.
Both juveniles were cited for disorderly conduct violations and released on scene to a guardian.
Leaders in Forest Park call for more safety on the CTA
Local officials called on the CTA to increase safety on trains Tuesday.
Local officials called on the CTA to increase safety on trains Tuesday.
Local leaders call for increased security on CTA trains
State Rep. La Shawn Ford and other local leaders talked about solutions for increasing safety on the CTA and reducing the amount of drug overdoses.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford and other local leaders talked about solutions for increasing safety on the CTA and reducing the amount of drug overdoses.
Emu found at Park Forest residence after officers dispatched for welfare check on an alleged ostrich
Park Forest police are reminding residents that emus are not legal pets...
Park Forest police are reminding residents that emus are not legal pets...
Wrong-way crash on I-290 leaves 1 person with life-threatening injuries, 2 seriously hurt
Three people were transported to local hospitals. One person had life-threatening injuries, and two people had serious injuries.
Three people were transported to local hospitals. One person had life-threatening injuries, and two people had serious injuries.
Chicago man on parole for armed robbery accused of robbing two 7-Elevens in Forest Park
A Chicago man who was on parole for a 2016 armed robbery is accused of robbing two 7-Elevens in Forest Park.
A Chicago man who was on parole for a 2016 armed robbery is accused of robbing two 7-Elevens in Forest Park.