Oak Forest, IL|News|
Posen Man Is 'Outstanding Citizen' For Saving Neighbor From Fire
Jose Thomas Martinez was given the award last week for saving his elderly neighbor's life during a house fire in early January.
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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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
IL Man Who Threatened To Kill Democrats Wants Shorter Sentence
According to a sentencing memo from Louis Capriotti's lawyers, the Chicago Heights man had no intention of harming officials in late 2020.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Sauk Village Officer Shoots Boy Fleeing Police: ISP
The boy was taken to a hospital and released Saturday after the Friday shooting. Police would not say if the boy had a weapon at the time.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Woman, 32, Dead In Early Morning Homewood Crash: Police
According to police, the woman's car hit a tree shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Memory Care Residents Sell Tie-Dye To Benefit Ukraine
Residents affected by memory loss came together Thursday to sell tie-dye. Proceeds will go towards medical supplies for Ukrainians.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Solicitors Mistaken For Home Invaders After Not Obtaining Permit
According to Midlothian police, a resident called officers after a group of people rang their doorbell Tuesday following an Oak Lawn robbery
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
16-Year-Old Killed In Hazel Crest Shooting: Medical Examiner
Police said the Matteson teenager was shot and killed last week but did not respond to questions on how the shooting occurred.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Park Forest Man Shot 63-Year-Old, Charged With Battery: Police
According to police, officers found the shooter shortly after helping the older man with a gunshot wound to his thigh.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Fills Semi-Truck With Donations For Ukrainians
Village officials hosted the donation drive Saturday and collected countless items in addition to $11,000 in cash donations for refugees.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park High School To Raise Money For Grad Injured In Crash
High school officials are hosting a basketball game to raise money for Diana Ibarra, a graduate who was injured in a car crash last month.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
South Suburban Police Adopt New Policing Principles From NAACP
Almost 230 municipalities in Illinois have adopted the principles, which aim to promote equity in policing.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
South Suburban Movie | Home Invasion | Olympian Honored
PLUS: Thursday Thoughts With TJ, Durbin's Tinley Park Location Closing and Man Who Attacked U.S. Capitol May Be In Chicago.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Markham Man Owned Ammunition As Felon, Shot Person In 2019: Feds
According to officials, Lavoyce Bays shot and wounded a man at a Markham gas station in 2019. He also owned ammunition as a convicted felon.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2nd, Smaller Walkout At Homewood-Flossmoor High School Thursday
Officials said about 10 students left class Thursday following a larger walkout last week in order to protest sexual assault accusations.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park To Remember Residents Lost To COVID-19 With Webpage
Village officials are launching the memorial webpage which aims to gather names, photos and information on residents who died from COVID-19.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield Honored In Orland Park
The Orland Park native and 3-time Olympian was honored at a board meeting where March 21st was designated as Kendall Coyne Schofield Day.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
2 Steger Men, 22 And 24, Dead In Early Morning Crash: ISP
According to police, both men were found dead after their car veered into a ditch, flipping over and hitting a light pole Monday morning.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Durbin's Tinley Park Location To Close Due To Rent Disagreement
Owners told Patch the Oak Park Avenue restaurant could not reach an agreement with the property's landlord and will be closing Sunday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Park Forest Youth Mentor Receives Cook County Heroine Award
The Unsung Heroine Award is given to one woman from each Cook County district, officials said. This year's went to mentor Lamekia Davis.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Metra Announces Dates For Tinley Park 80th Ave. Crossing Repairs
The crossing at 80th Avenue is in need of repair, village officials said, and construction will begin April 20.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
