Oak Forest, IL|News|
4 Injured In Oak Forest Crash, Cicero Avenue Closed: Police
A crash Tuesday morning on Cicero Avenue near 157th Street resulted in 4 people sent to nearby hospitals. Their conditions are unknown.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2- Car Crash In Glenwood Injures Multiple People, Police Say
Police said one of the cars was carrying at least 5 passengers during the Saturday crash on Glenwood Dyer Road.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Man Fought Bouncers, Followed Woman In Bathroom At Tinley Park Bar: PD
Police said the man was arrested and charged with battery during the March incident at J.W. Hollstein's Saloon.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
2 Arrested, Officer Kicked In Face During Chase At Orland Square Mall
Police said 2 men were arrested Wednesday after 1 ran with a gun in hand. The other was driving a car with 3 guns inside, officers said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Teen Arrested In Matteson Man's Murder: Police
Police said a teen was charged as an adult in connection to the murder of Zackary Sallis, who was found shot to death in a Park Forest lot.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2 Teens Arrested After Stealing Car, Gunshot Heard: Homewood Police
Homewood police said a shell casing was found in the area Thursday night but did not say if it was related to the vehicle theft.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Remains IDed | Hot Dogs For Cards | Free Gun Locks | Adoption Event
Plus: Rooftop Burglars Break Into Stagg High School, Konkol Column, Pastor Corey Brooks Returns, Man Sentenced In Murder Of Trafficked Girl.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Man Sentenced In 2016 Murder Of Trafficking Victim In Markham
Prosecutors said the man killed 16-year-old Desiree Robinson after she refused to perform a sex act for free.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Square Celt Ale House Closing Suddenly After 7 Years In Orland Park
Officials from the popular restaurant did not give a reason for the sudden closing but said the Orland Square Drive property was sold.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
State Police Sweep Tinley Park Mental Health Center After 'Loud Noise'
Police said troopers and officers responded to the abandoned building Wednesday morning after getting a call of a loud noise nearby.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Restaurant Exchanges Hot Dogs For Cards To Wounded Officer
Nicky V's Beef and Dogs is giving a free hot dog to anyone who brings a get well card for the injured officer until the end of the weekend.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights To Get More Housing For Low Income Veterans: Officials
According to the Housing Authority of Cook County, money from the county will go to develop 82 units on land donated from Franciscan Health.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park's Main Street Triangle Development Nears After Long Wait
The village hired a consulting firm to assess the land last year and found it had capacity for a theater, movies and rooftops.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Appoints 1st Fire Department Chaplain Through New Program
Fire officials said Pastor Ricci DelPriore will serve firefighters' religious and spiritual needs during rough days on the job.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Nationwide Adoption Tour Means Half Off Fees At South Suburban Shelter
The South Suburban Humane Society is joining the drive, which offers 50 percent off adoption fees for animals over 6 months old, this week.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Matteson Man Found Shot To Death Inside Car In Park Forest Lot: Police
Officials said the 23-year-old man's Sunday evening death was ruled a homicide. His name has not been released.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Man Charged In Connection With Sunday Shooting: Police
Police have released the name of the man they say shot and wounded a 40-year-old Sunday evening.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Nicky V's Collects Cash Donations For Injured Oak Forest Officer
The Oak Forest restaurant is collecting money for the officer injured in a fatal shoot-out last week. Police said he is in stable condition.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Dolton Woman Accused Of Violating Scott's Law, Injuring ISP Trooper
ISP said a trooper was injured Sunday when a woman failed to slow down and move over while a squad car helped a driver on the side shoulder.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Missing Steger 13-Year-Old Found, 1 Man Charged With Child Abduction
Police said the girl was seen getting into a truck Tuesday and tracked to a Chicago Heights home on Wednesday where 2 men were with her.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
