Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Artist Jay Allen and several Southland dignitaries installed a new mural dedicated to the history of Lincoln Highway. The new mural is located at 137 E. 14th Street, at the Chicago Heights Water Department.
Marian sophomore Joe Cifelli earned his way to the U.S. National Diving Completion in San Antonio, Texas. Cifelli will compete with 30 of the best divers in the U.S. in the 16- to 18-year-old age group.
The Chicago Heights Public Library will host an Internet Basics Class on Wednesday, April 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. The class will help walk attendees through email, web browsing and more.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting Volunteer Day at Iron Oaks on Saturday, April 13. The event will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Located at the corner of Hilltop Avenue and Route 30, the vacant business front at 567 W. 14th Street could be the future home of any number of business. Patch wants to know, What Should Go Here?
Located in the South Gate Plaza, the vacant business space at 18727 Dixie Highway is ready to be rented or leased. Patch wants to know, What Should Go Here?
Find out what's falling out of Redbox kiosks in the area most frequently this week, March 30- April 6.
Find out what's falling out of Redbox kiosks in the area most frequently this week, March 30- April 6.
Ariel Fuller, a 2008 graduate of Bloom HIgh School, was named Miss Windy City 2013 on March 24. Fuller will now go on to compete in the Miss Illinois Pageant in June, and then potentially the Miss America Pageant.
Chicago Heights residents Genevieve West and Sharon Kidd-Fryer, both of whom are employees for AT&T Illinois, were recently named recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The duo both volunteered for more than 100 hours last year.
A group of women formerly part of the Chicago Heights Junior Women's Club are forming a new group, called 'It's a Service Thing: Southland Women Committed to Service.' The group's first meeting is on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.
See what residents thought of the Flossmoor School District 161 candidates forum, held at Parker Junior High School, on Tuesday, April 2.
The five District 161 candidates on the April 9 ballot took on topics ranging from budget concerns to the arts in a nearly two-hour open forum on Tuesday, April 2, at Parker Junior High School.
A mural depicting the 'history, heritage and events,' of Lincoln Highway will be installed and finalized Friday, April 5, at 137 E. 14th St. The mural is part of a 35-piece series along 179 miles of Route 30 in Illinois.
Job seekers in the Prairie State College district have an opportunity to meet more than 20 companies and armed services. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the event and dress in business attire.
More than 100 works of art were submitted to the Prairie State College High School Juried Art Exhibit, taking place through April 11. The exhibit showcases 55 pieces of art from high school students across the Prairie State College district.
More than 100 works of art were submitted to the Prairie State College High School Juried Art Exhibit, taking place through April 11. The exhibit showcases 55 pieces of art from high school students across the Prairie State College district.
For Chicago Heights residents who want to stay updated on emergency and critical community events, the Code Red Community Notification System is now in place in the community.
The Village of Flossmoor board of trustees will meet Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Flossmoor Village Hall Board Room.
Located at 183rd Street and Dixie Highway, the former Hollywood Video building is available for rent. Patch wants to know, what should go here?
