Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Inches Closer To Bringing Racino To Village
Tinley officials changed its zoning Tuesday to make it easier for a racino to be built in the village at the mental health center site.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Marian Catholic Senior Named National Merit Commended Student
Erik Curtis, of Indiana, is among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who took the PSAT.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen Teachers Rally Amid Tough Contract Negotiations
Bremen's Joint Faculty Association plans to demonstrate Tuesday in support of teachers who went back to school this fall without a contract.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Show Off Your Dog's Cute Costume At Tinley's Pup-kin Fest
Slip on your dog's funniest costume Saturday and snap a selfie at Tinley's Pup-kin Fest Saturday. You just may win a prize.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Park District Hosts Its Fall Fest Saturday
Roast marshmallows, catch a hayride and make your own scarecrow at the Tinley Park District's fall fest Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Teen Stabbed During Fight In Homewood
One teen was stabbed and several others held for questioning after a fight on Poplar Avenue in Homewood Monday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Trustees Approve 'Plain' Water Tower For East Side
Orland trustees, some confused, some disgruntled, approved painting a plain design on a water tower set for rehab to try to save money.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Two Homewood Artists' Work On Display At Park Forest Art Fair
You can see the works of Terence Travis and Rose Lyons, both of Homewood, at the Park Forest art fair this weekend.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Uncle Julio's Offers Free Guacamole Monday With Rewards Program
You can get free guacamole today, National Guacamole Day, if you sign up for an Uncle Julio's loyalty program.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Crisis Center for South Suburbia Seeks Meal Prep Volunteers
Those who sign up to prep or serve food will be helping victims of domestic violence who seek shelter at the center.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Rep. Kelly's 7th Annual Hiring Event Set For October
The hiring event and jobs boot camp are open to residents in the district that covers a wide swath from Kankakee to Chicago.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Chase Bank Robbed Friday
A Chase bank branch on Dixie Highway in Homewood was robbed Friday. The suspect fled the scene in an Audi.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Officials Say No To Ornate Water Tower
Orland Park's trustees said no to a decorated water tower designed to appease east-side businesses owners who say they've been neglected.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Celebrate Fiestas Patrias 2019 In Chicago Heights This Weekend
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at St. Paul's.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Woman Carjacked At St. Kieran Church Lot In Chicago Heights
A 59-year-old woman was carjacked Thursday night while she was in the parking lot of St. Kieran Catholic Church.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Threat Removed From Funding For Homewood Train Station: Officials
Funding for Homewood's train station renovations is one step closer to a go — with a big thanks to village residents.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Toddler Shooting Was Targeted Incident: Police
Tuesday's shooting of a Chicago Heights toddler was a "specific and targeted incident," police said. They did not elaborate.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bengals Boys Soccer Team Holds Childhood Cancer Fundraiser
Inspired by personal stories close to home, the Oak Forest High School's boys soccer team is raising money to "kick" childhood cancer.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Fall Fest, Chili Cook-Off 2019: A Don't Miss
Don't miss Homewood's revamped 18th Annual Homewood Fall Fest 2019 Saturday, Sept. 28. Will you be this year's master chili chef?
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Offers Citizens Police Academy In October
Learn the behind-the-scenes police work at Orland Park's citizens' police academy in October.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
