Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Mayor, Commissioner Host Holiday Turkey Giveaway
Mayor Henry Kuspa will join Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller to give out 200 turkeys to south suburban families.
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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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Parker Junior Middle School Goes Remote Due To COVID Outbreak
School officials said an uptick in COVID-19 cases prompted administration to conduct remote classes until the end of the year.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Cannabis Sale Decision | Men Rob Pharmacy | Festive Pet Pics
Plus: Suspected drunk driver hits 3 vehicles, flips one; man robs store while out on bond: police; take the Patch tour of holiday lights.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Man Attempted To Rob Orland Park Store While Out On Bond: Police
Orland Park police said Jareed Johnson was one of two men who attempted to rob a Dunkin Donuts in October before fleeing the scene.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Police Officer Injured In Squad Car Crash: Police
The officer was driving on West Creek Drive when another car pulled out of a parking lot and struck his squad car, officials said.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
2 Officers Injured, 2 Arrested After Child Left In Car: Police
Tinley Park police Tased a man they say was resisting arrest outside a Burlington Coat Factory Wednesday after finding a 1-year-old alone.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
2 Men Jump Over CVS Pharmacy Counter, Steal Medicine And Run
According to Tinley Park police, the Monday robbery may be related to a similar robbery in Flossmoor last week.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Kingsberry Waffle House Groups Oak Forest, Flossmoor Locations
The Oak Forest location will be closing until further notice due to a family crisis, a spokesperson for the restaurant told Patch.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
2 In Custody At Burlington Coat Factory, No Shooting Involved
Police said the sound of a Taser being deployed was mistaken for a gunshot. Two people are in custody and minor injuries were reported.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Hires Former Wood Dale Community Development Director
Edmond Cage, a native of England, was approved as the city's new economic and community development director at Tuesday's council meeting.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
PAWS Asks Families To Give Shelter Pets A Home For The Holidays
An event through PAWS Tinley Park allows people to foster a dog or cat for the week of Christmas with all supplies provided.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
29-Year-Old Kidnapped Man, Forced Him To Pay For Gas: Police
Police said Blaze Pierce is charged with kidnapping and armed robbery after threatening a man at gunpoint and demanding he buy him gas.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Nursing Student Makes A Difference For Pediatric Class
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students at Moraine Valley Community College had to find creative ways to get hands-on clinical experience.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Chicago Bears' Cole Kmet To Visit Orland Park Smashburger
The football tight end will be at the newly opened location on Saturday, Dec. 18 to hand out 'swag bags' and take pictures with customers.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
2 Chicago Heights Schools Sign Future Farmers Of America Chapter
Rich Township High School and the Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM welcomed the agricultural learning program last week.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Missing Flossmoor Man Found Safe In Mississippi: Police
Ben Amenta, 36, was found over 700 miles from his home after his parents said he left to go to a coffee shop last month.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
The Exclusive Pour Opens In Oak Forest With Bourbon, Wine Drinks
According to owners Shawn and Nicole Bronson, the space at 6080 West 159th Street serves specialty cocktails and other liquor as well.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Man In Construction Vest, Hard Hat Steals Skin Care Sets: Police
Orland Park police released a video of the robbery, which they said took place on Nov. 24 at a Walgreens, hoping to identify the man.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Company Pleads Guilty To Exposing Workers To Arsenic
According to federal documents filed in Montana, Tinley Park-based U.S. Minerals will be on probation for 5 years following the guilty plea.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Traverso's Italian Restaurant Closing After Almost 50 Years
Owners confirmed the local favorite will close after Jan. 1 following being bought out. The change will not affect the Naperville location.
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