A suburban bowling alley was destroyed in an early morning fire Saturday, Oak Forest officials said.
Oak Forest fire crews were on the scene about 2:30 a.m. at Oak Forest Bowl, located at 15240 S. Cicero Ave., city officials tweeted later Saturday morning.The building is a total loss, Oak Forest Deputy Fire Chief Steve Griffin said.
The fire's cause is being investigated.United States Latest News, United States Headlines
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