Deer Rescued, Sidewalks Coming: Oak Forest Year In Review

OAK FOREST, IL — And just like that, another year in the books. It has been quite an eventful 2019 in Oak Forest and Midlothian. Businesses closing and tense contract negotiations between the local school board and teacher's union are among the most talked about topics of the year locally.

Here are five stories and defining moments worth remembering from the year.

In no particular order:

Deer Rescued From Ice At 178th And Central

Forest Preserve police officers helped guide the deer off the ice at Tryner's Pond.

Oak Forest Potholes: How The City Chooses Which Get Fixed

A reader asked about how to get potholes on her Oak Forest street fixed. We asked city officials their plans — and have them here for you.

Oak Forest Fires Former Fire Chief After Theft Allegations

Former Oak Forest Fire Chief David Griffin has been fired by the city amid felony charges he faces that relate to theft of city funds.

D228 Teachers Union Authorizes Strike

A teacher's strike could be looming affecting Bremen, Oak Forest, Tinley Park and Hillcrest high schools.

ALSO: D228 Teachers Give Final Offer Before Possible Strike

Students Volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse Run to Support Custodian

Members of the Oak Forest High School key club and basketball team volunteered at a local run.

These Oak Forest Streets Will Have Sidewalks By The End Of 2020

A project in the works will add sidewalks to nearly 20 residential blocks west of Cicero in Oak Forest.

Midlothian Fannie May Closes

The Midlothian Fannie May store closed on July 26.

Oak Forest Shuts Down Rockin' Horse Saloon

The Rockin' Horse has been shut down by the City of Oak Forest. An owner said allegations of code violations are likely race-based.