Week in Review: 'Buy American,' Separated Couple Found Dead and a Father Wants Closure in Murder Trial

MONDAY, JULY 16

The father of a slain Oak Forest High School graduate said he wants closure after waiting three years to see his son's killer brought to justice.

Just when you thought there was a break from the heat, triple-digit temperatures will return to Oak Forest and the suburbs early this week.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

Nearly all residents and small business are going ahead with the City of Oak Forest's electrical aggregation plan.

Oak Forest police reports for July 8-10.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

The Bremen School District’s contribution to your tax bill increased slightly over last year.

Police are investigating the death of two people discovered on Tuesday.

Buddy Boy is a 1-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who is in need of a home where he can wander.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) introduced a bipartisan bill, H.R. 6123, in Congress on Tuesday requiring the United States Olympic Committee to “Buy American.”

The 16th Annual National Night Out, an evening intended to promote crime prevention is schedule for Aug. 7.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

A Mokena man facing aggravated battery and great bodily harm charges after allegedly assaulting a Tinley Park restaurant manager is claiming self defense, according to his attorney.

Oak Forest is less than 35,000 votes out of first place, according to contest figures.

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