Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Park District Hosts Annual Family Camp Out In July
Grab your camping gear and head to Community Park July 19 for an annual overnight camp out hosted by the Tinley Park-Park District.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Sponsors 'Doggie Beach PAW-ty'
All dogs and their human companions are invited to Canine Campus for a Beach PAW-ty next month sponsored by the Tinley Park-Park District.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Robert Emmons Takes On Rep. Bobby Rush In 1st District
At 26, Robert Emmons of Chicago is out to prove he can take on political powerhouse Rep. Bobby Rush -- and win.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Contractor's Road Work Threatened Wetlands: Authorities
A government agency and village officials are working to ensure that Austin-Tyler filters drains so runoff won't contaminate wetlands.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
White Supremacist Flyers Sent To Oak Forest Residents
Mayor Hank Kuspa said he hadn't heard about the white supremacist flyers, but denounced them: "In the eyes of God, we're all equal."
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Flash Floods Devastate Steger Neighborhoods
Steger officials warn residents to be wary of scams, and urge them to call an insurance company or Red Cross at 312-729-6100.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Midlothian Holds Independence Parade Saturday
Honor the nation's independence and the country's veterans in Midlothian's 9th annual Independence Parade Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Brace Yourself: Road Work On 159th Street Set For July
Roadwork on 159th St. from 94th Ave. in Orland Park to Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Forest will begin July 1. Traffic headaches end in October.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Activist Ameena Matthews Challenges Rep. Bobby Rush In 2020 Race
Ameena Matthews, known for her role in "The Interrupters," is running for the Congressional seat held by Rep. Bobby Rush.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood, Flossmoor Property Taxes See Slight Increase
The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Property Tax Rates Increase 2.5 Percent
The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Property Tax Rate Rises 4 Percent
The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Park Property Tax Rates Increase 3 Percent
The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Property Tax Rates Rise Nearly 7 Percent
The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Illinois Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill Signed Into Law
"This was a hell of a start," said Sen. Toi Hutchinson of Olympia Fields, one of the architects of the marijuana legalization law.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Man's Child Porn Charges Not Tied To Scouts: Police
Jason Akai's arrest on child pornography charges do not appear to be tied to his time with Boy Scouts of America, police said.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Ford Finishes Chicago-Area Plant Renovations
The $1 billion makeovers of Ford's Chicago Heights stamping plant and the Torrence Avenue assembly plant is now complete.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Man Charged With Child Pornography
A Buffalo Grove woman also faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and child pornography of a victim under 13 years old.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Summit Hill 161 Interested In Buying Lincoln-Way North
Superintendent Tingley said several entities have expressed interest in the building, but no options have been presented to the district.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Humane Society Branch Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday
The Homewood branch of the South Suburban Humane Society celebrates its grand opening Saturday with an open house.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
