Orland Park, IL|News|
Should Gambling Come To Orland Township?
New gambling legislation makes the former mental health center site in Orland Township an option for a race track and casino.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
Email me at erika.hobbs@patch.com.
I'm a Chicagoland native who spent time up and down the East Coast and overseas a bit to tell stories about water, corruption, politics, poverty, schools -- and people whose narratives still tug at my heart today.
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Tinley Park|News|
Should Gambling Replace Tinley's Mental Health Center?
New gambling legislation leaves the former mental health center site as an option to build a horse-racing track and casino.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Marian Catholic's Bragging Points: See How Seniors Stacked Up
Marian Catholic makes history with two valedictorians this year. They also named 2019's Top 11 because grades were so close.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Marcus Cinemas Hosts Chicago Actor Dante Brown Saturday
Get autographs and meet Chicago actor Dante Brown at Marcus Chicago Heights Cinema on Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Rep. DeLuca Resorts To Egg Trick To Just Say No To Marijuana
Egg on his face? You decide. Rep. DeLuca pulled out an egg and frying pan to show his feelings about today's marijuana legalization vote.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Farmers Market 2019 Opens Saturday
Summer is here --even if the rain says otherwise. Tinley's farmer's market kicks off the summer season with its 2019 debut Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Asks Residents To Take Survey For Disaster Grants
Flossmoor is asking residents to take a county survey that could help with grants that can be used when disasters strike
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale Held Friday And Saturday
Did you overdo it when you Kondo'd your place? Make someone else's trash your treasure at Oak Forest's citywide garage sale.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Dist. 228 Seniors' Bragging Points: How Your School Stacked Up
Perfect SAT. Early graduation. Scholarship money. Dist. 228's seniors had plenty to brag about this year. See how your school compares.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Passed A $3.5 Million Roads Project — And Waived The Bid
Orland trustees fixed a problematic $3.5 million roads-project contract by waiving the bid requirement and re-awarding it to the contractor.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
School District 146 Recognized For Financial Excellence
School District 146 has been honored for its financial excellence for the 23rd year in a row.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Don't Get Caught: Homewood Vehicle Sticker Deadline Is Friday
Homewood village vehicle stickers must be placed on windshields by May 31.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Get A Free Krispy Kreme Donut June 7 For National Doughnut Day
If you're hankering for a doughnut, get yours free June 7 at the Homewood or Evergreen Park Krispy Kreme stores.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Should Investigate Pekau Bids, Other Practices: Report
Pekau called a report that suggests Orland review some bids with his former company and the village's own bid policies a "political attack."
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Man Gets 11 Years After Selling Guns, Drugs To Feds
A Tinley man who called himself a "one-stop shop" for guns and drugs was sentenced to 11 years behind bars after dealing to an informant.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Will Waive Bidding For Roads Project, Mayor Pekau Says
Mayor Pekau told supporters Tuesday he'll ask trustees to waive bids to fix a flawed road-repair contract. A meeting is set for May 30.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Memorial Day 2019: Neighbor Shares Photos
Scores of people defied thunderstorm threats to attend the Memorial Day parade. A Homewood neighbor shares photos.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Memorial Day 2019: Neighbor Shares Pictures
Despite the threat of rain, scores of people turned out for Oak Forest's Memorial Day service. A longtime resident shares his photos.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Tornado Touchdown Confirmed in Dyer
A tornado briefly touched down in Dyer Monday afternoon. See video of the funnel cloud as it made its way from Illinois into Indiana.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Memorial Day In Chicago Heights, 5 Things To Know
Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was originally known, traces its roots to the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
