Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Luckily, the Will County website with court information remains intact, according to Sun-Times Media reports.
The Will County Courts website is currently experiencing down time, following a recent cyber attack, Sun-Times Media reports. Unknown hackers infected the site with malware and additional coding last Friday, Courts Administrator Kurt Sangmeister told reporters. Fortunately, this particular site is separate from the court website site that contains information on Will County cases. It contains basic information such as parking info, judge profiles and driving directions. The website will come back online as soon as it’s bugs are fixed, Sangmeister said. Get the full story from the Sun-Times Media
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
Chicago Bears veteran of 13 years Brian Urlacher officially retired Wednesday morning, according to CBS Chicago. The 34-year-old linebacker says he has no regrets ending a professional career playing exclusively for the Chicago Bears. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards,” Urlacher told CBS news. "When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13 year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear.” Urlacher recently made news in March when he couldn’t strike a new contract deal with the Bears—claiming the one-year, $2 million offer was “a slap in the face.” What's your reaction to …
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the past three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to…
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try …
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy. Also, tell us if you're organizing a relief effort in Oak Forest or Tinley Park.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact Associate Regional Editor Lauren Traut, at lauren.traut@patch.com. Also, if you're organizing any fundraising or other relief efforts locally for the victims, tell us in the comments section. —Original reporting by John Ness…
Memorial Day recognizes veterans that have given everything in service to their country over the years. Patch wants to know how readers honor those men and women by sharing your stories and photos.
In the past decade, it has become a tradition in the south suburbs and across the country to honor servicemen and women with a homecoming celebration when they return from a tour of duty. READ: Oak Forest Turns Out to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day 2012 However, not all veterans have been lucky to return home to receive that kind of welcome. On Memorial Day, the country observes the sacrifices veterans have made over the years. Patch wants to know how readers honor those sacrifices on this holiday, especially from those military men and women who are related by blood or friendship. This also is a chance to recognize their invaluable service to the country. READ: Boy Scouts Welcome Veterans of World War II Share your thoughts about Memorial…
The Bengals regional semifinal against Bremen on Wednesday has been postponed. Find out the new time, and check out updates on girls soccer and baseball.
UPDATE (1:06 p.m. Wednesday, May 22): The softball regional semifinal Wednesday, May 22, between Oak Forest and Bremen has been postponed because of rain. The new time is 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Oak Forest High School. It's postseason time for high school spring sports, and we want to keep you updated on the progress of our local student-athletes. Here's a quick and easy way to track the teams for Oak Forest, Andrew and Tinley Park high schools. READ: Check Out the Results From Other High School Spring Sports You can also help us by sharing photos from games and meets, and also updating scores in the comments section below. Follow a certain team? You can also post photos and updates to our Local Voices section. READ: Lemont Blanks …
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Oak Forest High School
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Victor J. Andrew High School
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A new Irish-American restaurant opening in June needs a general manager, and Community Consolidated School District 146 is looking for early learning teachers. Plus, openings for therapists and a retail store manager.
Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help Tinley Park and Oak Forest readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets. That's why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. EMPLOYERS: Do you want your business's employment opportunities listed here? Contact Tinley Park-Oak Forest Patch Editor Joe Vince at joev@patch.com with details about your job opening, including a description of duties, candidate requirements, how to apply, contact information and a deadline for applications (Patch articles are…
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Burlington Coat Factory
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With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of April, broken down by ward.
In our police blotter stories, Patch features items from reports on file at the Oak Forest Police Department. Although not all accounts are reported in the Patch police blotter, the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee compiles the number of service calls monthly, by type and location. Patch gives you the rundown of what was called in and where during the month of April. See how your ward measures up. Patch will feature one ward per day over the next seven days. Compare April stats for Ward 1 to March. Unsure of which ward you live in? Visit Patch's Oak Forest 101—a quick summary of the most important facts about Oak Forest. NOTE: These statistics are gathered from the Oak Forest Police Department's Daily Call for Service Log reports. …
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If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Tobias Cichon with the winning caption to last week's UFO cartoon: So, does that make THESE the "illegal" kind?
Bob Laird
9:14 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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