Marilyn Thomas

Construction is expected to begin in mid-July on a pedestrian crosswalk spanning Cicero Avenue north of 159th Street at the Rock Island Railroad commuter stop. Metra awarded the $470,000 contract...

Oak Forest's biggest party of the year, OakFest '97, will bring more than 300 volunteers together to serve thousands of guests at the extravaganza that runs through Sunday. OakFest '97...

The City Council on Tuesday accepted a new comprehensive plan that calls for innovative redevelopment approaches and residential areas that cater to commuters. By changing some aspects of the plan,...

Mayor Patrick Gordon gave the city treasury $300 of his own money to cover a payment for his golf outing made from city funds. The City Council voted 4-3 on...

Mayor Patrick Gordon said this week he would consider refunding $300 for tickets to his golf outing if the payment is ruled illegal. The City Council approved a $300 reimbursement...

Mayor Patrick Gordon was rebuffed recently when the City Council voted against several of his nominees for spots on committees and commissions. Jim Malecky, former Oak Forest mayor, was rejected...

Weigand Builders believes it has followed through on its promises for the Landings subdivision, but Oak Forest officials say the project has been a 10-year headache that they are bent...

The City Council voted 4-3 to reimburse Ald. Frank Smith $300 out of city coffers to cover four tickets to Mayor Patrick Gordon's golf outing last Friday. Initially, the reimbursement...

Giving them the boot: But in a nice way, of course. Oak Forest firefighters are fighting the pain and suffering of burn victims with philanthropy. Firefighter Tim Moss recently presented...

Weigand Builders believes it has followed through on its promises for the Landings subdivision, but city officials say the project has been a 10-year headache that they are bent on...