Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Boy, 11, Honored For Raising Money For Ukrainian Refugees
At a village board meeting Monday, Luke Cudney received the Community Pride Award for painting and selling pots to raise money.
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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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Armed Robber At Large After Tinley Park Speedway Theft: Police
According to police, the man robbed the gas station early Saturday morning and sped away in a car parked outside. No one was injured.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
3 Car Crash In Oak Forest Leaves At Least 1 With Minor Injury: Police
According to officials, the Sunday morning crash is still being investigated.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Sauk Village Police Arrest Man Accused Of Damaging School Bus: ISP
According to officials, the man is facing charges of criminal damage to property and aggravated assault.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Thornwood Girls Basketball Coach Suspended After IHSA Investigation
Kevin Green is suspended from the first 3 games of the 2022-23 season after officials said he allowed a non-high school player on the bench.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Major Roads In Orland Park Closed Due To Flooding, Improvements Coming
Officials said 143rd Street was closed Monday due to flooding. Also Monday, crews are to start working on drainage for Southwest Highway.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Food 4 Less Closing Due To High Rent, Low Sales: Officials
A manager at the low cost grocery chain said employees will be offered a transfer to another Food 4 Less location after the September close.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Theft, Hit-And-Run, Slashing Tires In Separate Arrests
Garth Whalen, of Oak Forest, was accused of hitting a car, slashing his neighbor's tires and stealing car keys all in the month of March.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Dog Rescued From Fire | Town Honors Wrestlers | New Info In Shooting
PLUS: False report of triple shooting scares residents, local parish supports Ukraine, fire at mobile home park, man charged with assault.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Lane Closures Expected During Summer Construction On Lincoln Highway
Chicago Heights drivers will see repaving on a stretch of Lincoln Highway and new ADA-compliant sidewalks through Rebuild Illinois funding.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
No Injuries After Car Hits, Destroys Oak Forest Bus Shelter: Police
According to police, the car that hit the shelter was cut off, causing it to swerve into the covered seating area. No one was injured.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Woman Had Stolen Gun In Car During Tinley Park Traffic Stop: Cops
Police said the gun was found in the center console of a Calumet City woman's car Sunday. It was reported stolen from Morton Grove.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Woman, 33, Dead In Car, Motorcycle Crash On I-57: ISP
According to state police, a car and Slingshot motorcycle crashed last week near 147th Street, killing one and injuring another.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
False Reports Of Triple Shooting After Weapon Discharges: Police
Tinley Park police responded to residents sharing misinformation via security apps after a person inside a home accidentally shot a gun.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Men Cause 'Hundreds Of Dollars' In Damage To Posen Park: Police
Police said a group of 4 men went into Memorial Park Friday and 2 of the men vandalized and damaged park district property.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
IDOT Starts Flooding Mitigations On Orland Park Southwest Highway
Village officials said the area has been in need of new drainage for years after closing consistently during rainy weather.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park, Sheriff Team Up For Free Carjacking Seminar
The event is free and open to residents who want to learn about carjacking statistics, vehicle trackers and how to avoid being a victim.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Local Charities Band Together To Update Domestic Violence Housing
The community stepped up to repair the Crisis Center for South Suburbia's Orland Park building that houses domestic violence survivors.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Illinois Liquor Store Binny's Opens New Orland Park Location
According to Binny's ownership, the new store opened Saturday at 15820 South 94th Avenue and is one of the largest in the area.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Pair Leads Police On Chase With 2 Cars, 1 Wanted In Local Robbery
Police said they tried to pull over 2 men who were in a car that was wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Olympia Fields.
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