Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest High School Holds Field House Grand Opening
School District 228 will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Oak Forest High School's new field house August 12.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Tinley Park|News|
Monee Man Charged With Having Sex With A 14-Year-Old Tinley Girl
A Monee man is behind bars Wednesday after Tinley Park police said he had been having sex with a 14-year-old girl.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Looks To Chicago Heights For Water Service
Homewood officials are looking to cut ties with the City of Harvey and may turn to Chicago Heights to supply the village's drinking water.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Hikes Gas Tax By 3 Cents
Homewood trustees approved a new, 3-cent gas tax that is estimated to raise $400,000 for road repairs. It goes into effect August 1.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Science Center Holds Apollo 11 Moon Landing Celebration
Homewood Science Center and Prairie State commemorate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing next week.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Dist. 135 Names Meadow Ridge Leader, Wins Finance Award
The Orland District 135 School Board named Lisa Weston as the assistant principal at Meadow Ridge School. It also won a finance award.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Library Puts Vintage Newspapers Online For Free
Was it your uncle who tried to thaw a car's gas pipe in 1929? Find out in Tinley's local newspaper archives now available online for free.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Teacher Settles Sex Discrimination Suit Against Dist. 135
An Orland teacher has been named assistant principal of Century Jr. High after setting a sex discrimination suit against District 135.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Village Of Tinley Park Is Hiring For Custodial Positions
The Village of Tinley Park is looking to hire two part-time custodians. Both positions typically work a maximum of 19 hours a week.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
112 Kittens: SS Humane Society Needs Foster (And Forever) Homes
Kitten season shows no sign of slowing down at the South Suburban Humane Society. With 112 kittens, the shelter needs help with homes.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Charged With Attempted Murder In Oak Forest Shooting
An Oak Forest man and a Chicago man have been charged in the shooting last week in unincorporated Oak Forest near Camp Sullivan.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Family Escapes Weekend House Fire That Started In Garage
Officials said the fire was started after embers that were dampened and discarded, but never completely extinguished, later reignited.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Spartans Fall Ball Registration Opens
2019 fall ball registrations for the Spartans is now open. T-ball included.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Will County Asks For Help Assessing Damage From June Storms
The Will County Emergency Management Agency is asking communities hit hard by rain at the end of June for help assessing the damage.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Park Forest Issues Water Boil Alert Through Weekend
The Village of Park Forest has issued a mandatory water boil order through Monday after a water sample showed contamination in some areas.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Bloom Trail High School Announces Registration Dates
Bloom Trail High School in Steger announced registration dates and requirements for later in July.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Bridge Work On LaGrange Road Over Cal-Sag Channel Begins Monday
Expect lane closures and slower traffic times on LaGrange Road over the Cal-Sag after bridge work begins Monday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Burglary Crew Hits 2 Tinley Strip Malls On 4th Of July
A known burglary crew hit two Tinley Park strip malls in a Fourth of July smash-and-grab Thursday night.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Explore Parks And Win Prizes In Orland's Scavenger Hunt
The Recreation and Parks Departments at the Village of Orland Park has a challenge for residents: Explore all 64 village park sites to comp
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Patch's Patriotic Pets Steal The 4th Of July Show
We asked. You delivered! Check out the most adorable pets ready for the 4th of July. There's even a Lab pup ready for adoption.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
