Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Couple Donates Gifts To Domestic Crisis Center
Holidays sometimes bring more violence for people living with their abusers, crisis center officials said, the Arringtons make it brighter.
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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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Board To Introduce Resolution Against Vax Mandate
Mayor Keith Pekau is set to discuss a resolution stating the village board will not enforce the new mandate, according to board documents.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Announces New Principal Hire
Clinton Alexander, 41, has previously worked at schools in Country Club Hills, Richton Township, Chicago Heights and Forest Park.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Woman Who Used To Be Homeless Wins New Car
LaToya Glover won the contest through the Homewood Chevy Holiday Event with a 200 word essay on how a new car could change her life.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Santa Tracker 2021: When St. Nick Arrives In Orland Park
As you celebrate Christmas this year, see when Santa Claus and his reindeer are slated to land on your Orland Park rooftop.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Mayor Won't Enforce Vax | Men Shot In Parked Car | Local Lights
Plus: Satanic Holiday Display Anything But A Christmas Miracle To Some, GoFundMe Set Up For Children Who Lost Both Parents In 8 Months.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Calls Vaccine Order 'Unlawful'
Pekau said in a letter to Board President Toni Preckwinkle he will not enforce the new order, which requires vaccines for restarauntgoers.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Students At Chicago Heights Middle School Get Toys For Holidays
Each student at Michelle Obama School of Technology was gifted a toy of their choosing and a goodie bag through a Toys for Tots partnership.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
2 Men Found Shot To Death In Parked Car: Chicago Heights Police
Police said a preliminary investigation revealed both men may have been targeted.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
2 Men Accused Of Punching Other Driver During Road Rage Incident
Police said Kellen Williams, 20, and Michael Williams, 54, were driving in the 18200 block of Stewart Avenue when they got into the fight.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
FBI Investigates Loretto Vaccine Event At Oak Forest Church
Block Club Chicago reported authorities are looking into the event, which took place at a church run by a friend of Loretto's CEO.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Police Call Helicopter To Search For Missing Accused Shoplifter
Tinley Park police said they called the helicopter to ensure a woman's safety after she ran from Kohl's to a wooded area behind the store.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Smoothie King Coming To Tinley Park: Developers
The smoothie chain is expected to go up in the former Brown's Chicken location at 159th Street and Oak Park Avenue, village officials said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
$18 Million For Family Of Teenager Injured In Sauk Village Crash
Gustavo Cornejo Jr. was 17 when he was thrown 30 feet by an oncoming semi-trailer while off the shoulder of Interstate 394, lawyers said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Police Search For Man Who May Be 'Armed And Dangerous': Officials
Officers were searching near the Sequoia Court area to help Crestwood police find the man they say is connected to an earlier carjacking.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Family's Display Wins Great Chicago Light Fight
ABC 7 Chicago viewers voted for the O'Conner family home in the annual competition. Scott O'Conner said the house took a month to decorate.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
City Hires Outdoor Design Firm To Oversee New Developments
The Chicago Heights City Council voted to hire Site Design Group, Ltd. to ensure landscaping around new developments would be consistent.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Man Chased Woman, Followed Her Home: Sheriff
Deputies said Vittorio Campbell was riding in a car with a woman when he began hitting her and later showed up at her home with a bat.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park's 'A Christmas Carol' Cancelled Due To Ill Performers
Orland Park officials said the show, which was sold out, will not take place this weekend due an outbreak of multiple illnesses among cast.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
TikTok Challenge Threatening Schools Has Village Police On Alert
Tinley Park police said they have not received any credible threats but will put police officers in school buildings this Friday, Dec. 17.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
