Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Hires Former Lincolnwood Assistant Manager: Officials
Jonathon Bogue, former assistant to the village manager in Lincolnwood, will be the new assistant village manager in Flossmoor.
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|
Man Refuses To Leave Bank, Runs From Park Forest Police: Cops
Police said a man would not leave a U.S. Bank Saturday morning and then ran from police until they were able to capture him.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
'Multiple' Calls To Police, Sheriff As Shots Fired At Event Space
Police told Patch they saw cars fleeing and found shell casings at 148th Street and Cicero Avenue Sunday morning.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Woman Treated For Vertigo Due To Hospital Partnership
Silver Cross officials said the latest partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab made it so the woman could access therapy quickly.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
1 Shot In Park Forest Armed Robbery: Police
Police told Patch they are searching for a trio of men who demanded a person's jewelry on Saturday evening.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Deal With IL On Tinley Park Mental Health Center Stalls: Mayor
Mayor Mike Glotz said state Sen. Michael Hastings did not introduce a bill that would allow Tinley Park to own the mental health center.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
4-Year-Old Killed | Catholic Schools Mask Optional | Vest-A-Thon
PLUS: School rallies for suspended principal, wrestling club wins state title, med student shoots brother, mailbox broken into, Cicero love.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Man Stole Car From Tinley Park Dealership, Hurt 2 In Crash: Cops
Tinley Park Police said Marty Crawford, of Kentucky, stole the Jeep from a dealership parking lot with a key fob which was left inside.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Woman Charged With Reckless Homicide In Death Of 4-Year-Old: Cops
Police announced the charge against a woman who they said was on her phone when her car hit a curb, went through a fence and hit a swingset.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Kohl's Employee Stole From Cash Register 4 Separate Times: Police
Police said a 30-year-old Dolton woman was charged with theft after she was accused of stealing from her former work at Orland Park Place.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man, 24, Shot Near Midlothian Apartment, Shooter At Large: Police
Midlothian police said officers found the 24-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds laying in an apartment parking lot Wednesday night.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Chicago Man Had Gun In Pants During Traffic Stop: Orland Park
Orland Park Police said Daniel Brown had an "extensive record" when they pulled him over Monday night for a traffic violation.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Sauk Village Man At Large After Being Sentenced For Indiana Rape
Police are searching for Joshua Lacey after he missed a court date where he was sentenced to over 2 years in prison for a 2018 rape.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
No Fire At Carl Sandburg High School After Alarm Evacuates School
School officials said the fire alarm Tuesday morning ended up being a false alarm. Officials are looking into what caused the alarm.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Former Orland Park Police Sergeant, Volunteer Dies: OPPD
Robert Soukup served as a lieutenant and sergeant in the Orland Park Police Department in addition to multiple volunteer roles.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Two 16-Year-Old Boys Arrested In Connection With Carjacking
Police said a passenger was waiting inside a car Tuesday night when a person got into the driver's seat and pointed a gun at the passenger.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Police Arrest, Release Boy Running Away From Stolen Car: Cops
Orland Hills police found an unoccupied car Sunday evening which was listed as stolen. As police looked around, a boy headed to the car ran.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Man Led Police On Chase From Hobart To Chicago, Shot At Officers
Police said the man shot at officers while going 90 mph on Interstate 80 early Saturday morning.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
District 230 Goes Mask Optional After Being Named In Court Ruling
The district, which is made up of Andrew, Sandburg and Stagg, was named in a court ruling which voided certain emergency orders Friday.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Ice Rink To Come Down But Could Be Replaced: Village
Officials said the DIY rink was a safety concern but said in a meeting with neighbors they might build a rink at the 80th Ave train station.
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