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The Ins and Outs of the SAT and What It Means for Oak Forest Kids
The SAT is administered by their high school but what do the scores mean for admission to college and do you have to worry.
Melanie Gangolf, Patch Mayor
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Melanie Gangolf has been a resident of Oak Forest for 14 years and a South Sider her whole life. Growing up in Alsip in the 70's has given her a wealth of experiences and friends that she is proud to call her own. She is a part time eBayer and full time mom to her 3 teenagers who all attend Oak Forest High School. Melanie is the co-founder of Get Up And Help a 501c3 charity which strives to help the community of Oak Forest. She became the Oak Forest Patch Mayor in 2018 and is excited to be writing for the town that she is glad to call home. You can follower her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melanie.mullengangolf or twitter at https://twitter.com/e_gangolf.
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5 Things I Did For My Father-In-Law During Hospice
I hope you can take what I learned about a loved one being in hospice to make your journey a little easier.
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Getting Schooled on Transgender Kids and My Attitude
I believe in Transgender rights but I have to admit, sometimes it all goes over my head. I recently learned an important lesson.
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Join Oak Forest Park District Saying Goodbye to the Tichan House
As Oak Forest Park District prepares to build a new community center, an open house is scheduled for the Tichan House before demolition.
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Oak Forest Park District Plans for New Recreation Center
Oak Forest Park District announces they will build a new Recreation Center for increased activities and for rental to the community.
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Tee's Cakes & Confections to Hold Cupcake Decorating Class
Tee's Cakes & Confections in Oak Forest is holding cupcake decorating classes for young adults and for your date night.
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Oak Forest Park District Will Be Grand Marshall of Fleadh Parade
The Oak Forest Park District has been chosen to lead the Oak Forest Fleadh Parade and is inviting you to be part of it.
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More Information Surfaces About MAGA Hat Wearing Student
It seems that opinions of the MAGA Hat Wearing Student were formed prematurely as a new video surfaces giving more details of the incident.
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SSC Band Festival Featured Local High School Musicians
The South Suburban Conference held their annual Band Festival this week with top musical talent chosen from local high schools.
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Dodgeball Tournament For a Great Cause Set For April 27th, 2019
Get Up and Help will sponsor a Dodgeball Tournament & Fundraiser to Honor Conor Morrissey at Oak Forest High School on April 27th, 2019.
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Dean of SSC, Dr. Anna Helwig Honored by Bremen District 228
Bremen District 228 presented the Board Recognition Award to Dr. Anna Helwig from South Suburban College for contributions to the district.
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District 228 Held Annual "Students in Leadership" Board Meeting
Bremen School District 228 held its 10th Annual Students in Leadership Board Meeting with students able to hold the roles of board members.
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The Snow is Coming and Oak Foresters Are Stocking Up
Oak Forest residents stock up at local grocery stores as they get ready for the snow fall predicted for this weekend.
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A Big Sigh of Relief as Administration Acts Quickly at OFHS
With a soft lock down going into effect today and rumors of a gun in the school, parents all over Oak Forest are breathing a sigh of relief.
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Get Your Ticket Now. "No Child Sleeps On The Floor In Oak Forest"
There is a movement coming, it is being led by the non profit, SHP, right here in Oak Forest. Buy your tickets to invest in our children.
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Free Beer For a Year If You Can Make The Cody Parkey Field Goal
Goose Island put out a challenge to all you would be kickers, they will give you free beer for a year if you can make the Parkey Field Goal.
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OF Park District's Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night Coming Soon
The Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night, is a tradition for many families of Oak Forest and not to be missed.
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Got to Love Snoop Dogg; Offers to Adopt Dog Named After Rapper
Snoop Dogg, the infamous rapper and celebrity, offered to adopt an abandoned Staffordshire Terrier who is his name sake.
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It is Unlikely That $13 per Hour Will Be Coming to Oak Forest
On November 6th 2018, we went to the polls and voted on a Ballot Referendum which would seemingly increase the minimum wage. So what's up?
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California; 1st State to Require Pet Stores Sell Shelter Animals
On the first of the year, California became the first state to require Pet Stores only sell animals from Shelters or Rescue Groups.
