Girl who received Taylor Swift's fedora at Chicago concert speaks out
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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
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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
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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 Bowling Center 'total loss' after massive blaze
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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.

Cook County woman charged with murder in death of 19-month-old son who was found 'cold to the touch'

Cook County sheriff’s deputies found Jamie Hannion's son ”cold to the touch with blue lips” when they were called to a home in Justice on Oct. 17 last year. The boy’s death was ruled a homicide by neglect.

17-year-old shot dead in Oak Forest

Police said they found the 17-year-old in the rear of a building with a single gunshot wound.

Oak Forest High School honors parent volunteer for contributions on social media and beyond
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Parent volunteer Mike Stacy was celebrated by students and staff at Oak Forest High School on Wednesday for his efforts in promoting the school's athletic teams and building community among the student body at his alma mater.

4 suspects break into suburban gun range, steal more than 20 firearms

Police are investigating after four suspects rammed a stolen vehicle into a suburban gun range to gain entry, and then proceeded to steal more than 20 firearms from the business Monday morning.