Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Injured After Crash Sunday: Oak Forest Police
According to police, officers and firefighters were in the 15200 block of Cicero Avenue from 1 p.m. until late Sunday after a crash.
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|
Mom Wants More Police Effort To Find Missing Daughter: Report
According to reports, a Park Forest mother and multiple other mothers whose children have gone missing asked police for more help.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Motion Tries, Fails To Allow Above-Ground Pools In Flossmoor: Board
Multiple neighbors tried to change a village code that did not allow above-ground pools in residential backyards, though many were opposed.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Visitation Set For Mia Maro, Crisis Center Speaks Out On Teen's Death
Maro's funeral and burial will be private, but family said residents can attend a visitation service Tuesday in memory of the 17-year-old.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
PICTURES: Tinley Park Police Welcome 2 New K-9s To Force
The dogs, Helmut and Ron, will have to undergo about 2 months of training before they can go in the field, police said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Tennis Association To Host Free Wheelchair Tennis Workshop At H-F Gym
The workshop will be presented by Paul Moran of Northfield who was ranked number 20 in the world for wheelchair tennis. May is Tennis Month.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Rotary Clubs Funds 14 Scholarships Through Annual Raffle
Officials for the group said students had to write an essay talking about their experience volunteering in the community to be considered.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Man Throws Bowling Ball | Details In Tinley Teen's Death | Concert Tix
Plus: Family raises money for Cystic Fibrosis, man accused of wire fraud, teen writes poetry book, baseball field dedication, person shot.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Accepting Proposals For Main Street Triangle Development
According to a conceptual design of the property, 55 percent will be residential housing but village officials want to knock it down to 45.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Illinois Concludes Business Relief Grants, 25 Go To Chicago Heights
According to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state has given away the remainder of federal funds to help small businesses during the pandemic.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Could Be In Dolton, Harvey: FBI
Police said Tyrese Hill is wanted in connection with the shooting of a 23-year-old woman in Calumet City in March.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Alderman Rich Simon Dies Week Before Resignation: Officials
Simon served on the City Council for nearly 40 years, Oak Forest officials said. His formal resignation was scheduled for May 10.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Father Accused Of Killing Teen Beat Her With Pole, Mallet: Court
According to court documents, Mia Maro's father believed she was lying to him and wrote in a letter he had to "beat the truth" from her.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Former Deputy Chief Eric Rossi Voted As New Orland Park Police Chief
Rossi has been with the department for almost 20 years, officials said, and will take over for former Chief Joseph Mitchell.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Hundreds Donate, Wear Green To Help Family Of Slain Tinley Park Teen
An online fundraiser conducted by Mia Maro's family members has raised over $15,000 for funeral costs and care for the teen's mother.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Father Charged In Killing Of 17-Year-Old Mia Maro Of Tinley Park
According to police, Mohammed Almaru had cuts on his wrists and throat when officers arrived Sunday evening and had also taken pills.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Teen Donates Money From First Poetry Book To Ukraine
Isabelle Thomas, a student at St. Michael School, donated funds from her self-published book after reading about other kid who donated.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Officials Pass 2023 Budget With Water, Sewer Improvements
The budget will need to take $6.5 million from the general fund to be balanced, but officials said the money was already going to be spent.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Partners With Orland Fire District For Fleet Repairs
According to officials, the department could not find a proposal that was cost effective for the fleet and decided to partner with OFPD.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Park Forest Non-Partisan Committee In Need Of New Leadership: Report
According to reports, the committee is struggling to gain new members after its current group shrunk, despite general interest in the cause
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