Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Trustees Drop Pension Plan
Orland's trustees opted out of the state pension plan after a heated debate over whether the mayor would opt in later to boost his payout.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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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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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Heights Little League Gets Shot To Meet Vikings Players
Homewood's newest Little League got a taste of the bigger leagues Monday after the young hitters got a chance to meet the star H-F Vikings.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen's Students Take On Chance The Rapper's Groceries Challenge
Bremen's alternative education students are trying to win free groceries from Chance the Rapper. Check out their video.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Metra Rock Island Trains Moving Again After Train Hits Pedestrian
Some Metra Rock Island trains are beginning to move after a commuter train hit a pedestrian in Tinley Park. Delays are expected.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Don't Miss: Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival 2019
Add the 33rd Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival to your Memorial Day weekend plans.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Viaduct Closed Thursday
The viaduct will be closed to vehicle traffic Thursday so repairs can be made. Pedestrians, however, will be allowed to walk through.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Humane Society Seeks Donations For Mauled Dog
The Humane Society is looking for help for a dog who was mauled by other dogs after she was left for dead by someone who slashed her throat.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
After Blackface Controversy, Homewood-Flossmoor Looks To Heal
H-F's blackface controversy dominated the district's board meeting Tuesday night, showing the community is still reeling from the incident.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley To Join 'National Gun Violence Awareness Day' Movement
Tinley is expected to mark June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, joining a national movement that honors victims of gun violence.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Township Offers Low-Cost Measles Vaccines To The Public
After Cook County was declared at the highest risk for a measles outbreak, Orland reminds the public it offers vaccines for kids and adults.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Ford To Cut 7,000 White-Collar Jobs, Including In Chicago Heights
Ford will cut 7,000 salaried jobs across the globe this week, including some at the Chicago Heights and Torrence Ave. plants.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
New Orland Park Vehicle Stickers On Sale Now
Don't get caught without your vehicle sticker. The decals with the new American Legion Centennial design are on sale now.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Bloom Hires Chicago Principal Who Was On CPS Do Not Hire List
Dist. 206's school board hired Kenyatta Starks, who had been on a Chicago Public Schools do not hire list, to lead Bloom High School.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Bloom PE Students Impress At Army High School Challenge
The Bloom PE students participated in the U.S. High School Army Challenge last week, making pull-ups look as easy as pie.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Hosts Lighthouse Pride Party June 28
The Village of Homewood is hosting its 3rd annual Lighthouse LGBTQ+ Pride Party June 28.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Markham Man Identified As Oak Forest Shooting Victim
A Markham man has been identified as the victim of shooting in Oak Forest last Wednesday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland's Junior Cadet, Fire Safety Camps Enrollment Opens June 3
Registration opens for Orland Fire Protection District’s popular Junior Cadet and Kid's Fire & Life Safety camps June 3.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Dist. 146 Names 4 Students Champs Of Young Authors Competition
The Dist. 146 award-winners saw their stories performed by an improv troupe, Explore Theater.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Police Thwart Burglary In Progress
Nicholas Roberto and Paul Alvarez tried to run from Orland cops who caught them burglarizing a garage -- but they couldn't get away.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Memorial Day Ceremony 2019: Get Details Here
Pay tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives serving the country at the Chicago Heights Memorial Day Ceremony May 27.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
