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Police & Fire

1 Person Killed in I-80 Crash Near Harlem Avenue

A Ford SUV ran into the back of a dump truck on I-80 around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The Illinois State Police and Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed at least one person died in the crash.

Police & Fire

Oak Forest Police Begin 'Lock it or Lose It' Program

The Oak Forest Police Department will start a 'Lock it or Lose it,' campaign Monday, April 1, reminding residents to properly secure their vehicles and store valuables out of sight in their car.

Police & Fire

Teen Driver Cited for Accident at 167th and Cicero

A 15-year-old Oak Forest resident was cited for causing an accident at the intersection of 167th Street and Cicero Avenue Thursday night. No injuries were reported.

Ward 7.

Police & Fire

1 Theft, 1 Burglary and More: Ward 7 Police Calls in February

With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.

Government, Police & Fire

City Council Revises Animal Ordinance, Debates 'Right of Entry'

Oak Forest aldermen approved several changes to the city's animal ordinance at the city council's Tuesday, March 12 meeting. Aldermen also held a lengthy discussion on the 'right of entry,' for city officers and officials looking to enforce the ordinance.

Ward 5.

Police & Fire

4 Incidents of Criminal Damage, 2 Thefts and More: Ward 5 Police Calls in February

With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.

Ward 4.

Police & Fire

2 Batteries, 2 Thefts and More: Ward 4 Police Calls in February

With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.

Ward 3.

Police & Fire

5 Thefts, 1 Sex Offense: Ward 3 Police Calls in February

With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.

Police & Fire

Teen Busted for Alleged DUI: Oak Forest Police Blotter

Oak Forest police items, March 4–5.

Ward 2.

Police & Fire

7 Thefts, 2 Incidents of Criminal Damage and More: Ward 2 Police Calls in February

With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.

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