Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Chicago Man Drunk When He Drove Into Homewood Fire Hydrant: Cops
Police said the 34-year-old was arrested at 6 a.m. on March 6 after he crashed into a fire hydrant.
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|
Bettenhausen Lights Up Blue And Yellow In Support Of Ukraine
The car dealership unveiled the new lights in early March to support Ukrainian citizens as they face attacks from Russian soldiers.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Retired Orland Hills Priest Dead After Massive Stroke: Officials
Churchgoers told Patch Fr. Bill Gubbins still volunteered at St. Elizabeth Seton Church where he served as a priest for decades.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Father Charged After Toddler Shot Mother With His Gun: Police
According to Dolton officials, the father of the 3-year-old is facing gun charges as he was not allowed to have the gun easily accessible.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Park Forest Police Donate Expired Bulletproof Vests To Ukraine
According to police, the vests can still be used after their expiration date but cannot be used by police due to liability issues.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Trapped, Seriously Injured After Oak Forest Car Crash: Police
Police said a firetruck was not involved in the Thursday morning crash as some residents believed after seeing the truck at the scene.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Police Donate Extra Bulletproof Vests To Ukraine
Officials said they are joining the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to donate ballistic vests to Ukrainian civilians under attack.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Posen Clerk Speaks Against Bear Traps After Cat Found Crushed
According to Village Clerk Melanie Steele-Myers, public works officials found the cat stuck, screaming in a bear trap Thursday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Markham Woman Had Gun Making Tools In Her Home: Sheriff
According to police, the woman had ghost guns, a drill press, molds, switches and other tools to make automatic weapons in her home.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Olympia Fields Man Charged In 2020 Waukegan Carjacking, Shooting
Kendrick Alverson is facing charges in connection with the Dec. 13, 2020 incident where a man was shot in the abdomen and seriously wounded.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
No Lockdown At Oak Forest High School After Online Rumor Spreads
Oak Forest officials said there was not a lockdown at any schools in the city Thursday morning in response to a social media post.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Doc Overprescribes | Carjacking During Pursuit | Lamborghini Race
PLUS: South suburban fish fry roundup for Lent, Police support Special Olympics with Polar Plunge, New contestant for Cook County board.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
2 Men Stabbed In Fight Outside Steger Bar, Police Said
Both men were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and one man was arrested durign the fight, which began inside the Glass Tap Tuesday.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
2 Men Accused of Street Racing Lamborghini, BMW In Tinley Park
Tinley Park police said both men were going around 100 mph in a 45 mph zone Monday night.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Resident Pleads Guilty To Gambling Ring Charges: Feds
Prosecutors said Vincent Del Giudice ran the illegal bookmaking company with the help of powerful agents who would recruit gamblers.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Family Raises Money For Tinley Park Grad Injured In Car Crash
Diana Ibarra will need extensive surgery after a car crash last month landed the college senior in the hospital, missing her final semester.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
No Injuries After Cop's Gun Discharges During Orland Park Arrest
Village officials said the officer's weapon accidentally discharged while apprehending a man who had a loaded gun under the seat of his car.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Oak Park Ave Home Painted With Phrases, Symbols Gets Painted Over
Tinley Park officials said they reached the resident's family member, who began painting over the 'disturbing' messages, neighbors said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Brewery Makes Special Beer To Support Women In Brewing
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery will tap 'Southern Belle' next week and $1 from each pint will go to support women in the industry.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man Stole Keys From Lot Where He Bought Car, Later Crashed It: PD
According to Oak Forest police the man bought a car, stole 3 sets of car keys from the dealership and then crashed the new car that day.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
