Unemployment Rate Steady In Oak Forest Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

Oak Forest Receives Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant

The ITEP grant is a federal grant for streetscape that incorporates elements encouraging bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Oak Forest area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Oak Forest City Council To Meet On Tuesday

The city will consider extending a timeline for the developments east of Cicero Avenue and South of 167th Street at the Tuesday meeting.

Oak Forest Pool To Be Demolished And Sold

The pool would cost around $50,000 in infrastructure repairs to operate again. Demolition on site won't cost the city a dime.

Oak Forest Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Legislation Requires Electronic Record Of Opioid Prescriptions

The legislation aims to help track doctors who over prescribe and help stem the ongoing opioid epidemic.

$42 Million Investment In 14th District Roads And Bridges

“With the state’s economy recovering from the pandemic, I welcome the millions of dollars in projects coming to the area,” Jones said.

Broadband Speed In Oak Forest Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Oak Forest City Council To Meet Tuesday

The city council will consider a number of proclamations, including a take back prescription drugs program, and National Public Works week.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Oak Forest School Board Election Results: Districts 146, 145, 228

Three seats were open for Bremen School District 228's school board. One incumbent obtains re-election, two newcomers snagging other slots.

Oak Forest 2021 Election: Village, Township, Schools

Oak Forest voters will head to the polls April 6, choosing members for city council and local school boards.

For Your Consideration for Mayor of Midlothian

As a twice-elected Village Trustee, I want to go on record as endorsing Gary L’Heureux​ for ​Village President/Mayor of Midlothian.

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration, Kathy Johnson is running as a candidate for Trustee in the Village of Midlothian’s April 6 election.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Hastings announces $97 million in additional funding for schools

Funding comes as part of the most recent federal COVID-19 relief packages

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Oak Forest Voter Guide: 2021 Consolidated Elections

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2021 Consolidated Elections in Oak Forest.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

20-Year-Old Candidate Youngest Running In South Suburban Election

Jacob Conway, 20, is a young man with a plan. He's running for Midlothian village trustee in the April 6 election.

Cook County Wreath Ceremony Honors Lives Lost From COVID-19

In February 2021, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th)​, brought forth a resolution to honor the 8,316 lives lost due to the virus.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Commissioner Miller To Host 'Black History In Our Backyards'

The Facebook Live event will take place this Saturday at 12 p.m.

Meet 4th Ward Ald. Candidate: John E. Harris

Harris is running for the 4th Ward Ald. seat against incumbent Paul Selman. The election is April 6.

Meet 4th Ward Ald. Candidate: Paul Selman

Paul Selman is running for 4th Ward Alderman against candidate John Harris. The election is April 6.

Hastings Joins Rockford Mayor: Clean Energy Infrastructure Trip

Investing in clean energy and preserving good-paying jobs among top priorities for legislative session

Hastings calls for simplified vaccine redistribution

Process would involve implementing a comprehensive database to support county health departments

Hastings: South Suburban Vaccination Site Signals Progress

Nearly 9,000 doses to be administered per week, capacity will double as supply increases

See Who Is Running For Park District Board In Oak Forest

With the April Consolidated Election just a few months away, see who is in the running for park board in Oak Forest.

Oak Forest Library Board Candidates File For April Election

With seats up for grabs this April, see who is in the running for the Oak Forest Library Board.

Oak Forest Consolidated Elections: See Who's Running This April

With many incumbents running uncontested, see who is challenging city board members and Aldermen this April.

Oak Forest Approves Zero-Percent Property Tax Increase

Officials calculated the city needs a $1 million increase in property taxes in order to cover declining revenues and increasing expenses.

How Is Voting Going In Oak Forest: Tell Us

If you're heading to the polls or have already voted today, we want to hear from you.

Patch's 2020 Illinois Primary Voters Guide For Cook County

Everything you need to know to vote in the March 17 Illinois primary, including online registration, early voting, candidate guides and more

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.