Tinley Park, IL|News|
Steve Klotz Named New Chief Of Tinley Park Fire Department
Klotz was named at last week's village board meeting, but has held the position as an interim role since July when Forest Reeder retired.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Looks For Artists For Annual 'Benches On The Avenue'
The theme of the 19th annual art exhibition will be 'Animal Adventure,' village officials said. Applications are due by Jan. 28.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Tax Classes, Land Sales: Chicago Heights Board Meeting Breakdown
The City of Chicago Heights voted to advance 2 Chicago Heights business's tax classifications and 3 purchase agreements.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Announces Run For Congress
The current mayor filed with the Federal Election Commission last Monday and made his formal announcement this week.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
North Lot Of 80th Avenue Metra Station Will Be Closed This Winter
Officials said the north lot will not be plowed or salted while it snows in order to cut down on costs.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Launches Project Fire Buddies In Time For Holidays
Homewood firefighters visited their first Buddies in November, marking the start of their own chapter to spread cheer to kids with illnesses
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Wins Award For Creative Use Of Technology: Officials
The village took 9th place in the Digital Cities Survey which evaluates towns based on how they use tech to inform, promote and protect.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Students 'Misled' Staff For TikTok Trend: Admin
The video, circulating on social media Sunday, shows students and staff pointing their phones like guns to the song 'Who Want Smoke?'
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Chicago|News|
3 Stores Damaged, 1 Looted Friday Night: Police
Chicago police said 3 stores, including the Neiman Marcus on the Magnificent Mile, were damaged Friday evening.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Former Alderman, City Administrator John Daly Dies
John Daly, who was 71 when he died Nov. 11, was a former alderman, city administrator and served on multiple city and village boards.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Outpatient Center, Duplexes Approved For Tinley Park Development
Tinley Park Village Board officials approved 2 new developments Tuesday for a Loyola Medicine facility and Crana Homes Inc. duplexes.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
3 Homewood Schools To Get More Space, Better Air Quality: Board
District 153 officials voted to advance an $8.2 million infrastructure project which will include work for Willow, Churchill and James Hart.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
School Updates Drop-Off Plan At Central Middle After Complaints
Police, village and school officials worked to create a new plan after complaints of safety issues, traffic on Oak Park Avenue.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Bribery Scheme | Shelters Over Capacity | Pekau Runs For Congress
Plus: new businesses coming to New Lenox, racist graffiti in Mokena and 1 person dead in a home fire.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Files To Run For Congress
Pekau registered a committee under the Federal Election Commission Monday afternoon to run for a seat in the new 6th District.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Liquor License Fees Could Increase Under New Tinley Park Proposal
Village officials said Tinley Park's liquor license fees haven't been reviewed in over a decade, leaving them far lower than other towns.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
'We Have Dogs In Our Offices': Humane Society Reports Huge Intake
The South Suburban Humane Society has been given an increasing amount of pets for the past 5 months, and they think it's a housing issue.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Cook County Sheriff To Hold Free Car Light Repair Event
The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Free hygiene products will also be available.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Fire Buddies Look For Donations This Holiday Season
Oak Forest Fire Buddies, the founding chapter of the suburban-wide project, have gained national attention for their efforts to help kids.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Man, 70, Dead After Wisconsin Crash: Sheriff
The Manitowoc County Sheriff said the man was driving off a highway ramp when he was hit by a truck. His identify has not been released.
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