Orland Park, IL|News|
Woman Injured In Orland Hills House Explosion
One woman suffered from burns in an explosion that gutted an Orland Hills house Sunday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
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- Tinley Park, IL
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Sentencing In Chicago Terror Plot | Blackface Photos Roil H-F High School | Jilted Man Sets Fire To Fuel Tank | Woman Killed In I-55 Crash
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F Students' Blackface Photos Rock Homewood; H-F Walkout Planned
Photos of H-F students in blackface have shaken the Homewood community. Some students received death threats. A walkout Tuesday is planned.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen's Delta Academy Gives Students A Second Shot At A Diploma
Martez Allen's tumor threatened his chances of graduating on time. But Bremen's Delta Academy gave him a second chance at a diploma.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Lane Closures Coming to Route 30 In Chicago Heights May 1
The lane closures will be from Edgewood Avenue to Chicago Road as part of bridge work in Chicago Heights. It should end in July.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Meet Your Local Police At Tinley's 'Coffee With A Cop' Monday
Do you have a burning question for your local officers? Come out to Starbucks on Monday to meet and greet your Tinley police.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Need A Job? Chicago Heights Holds Job Fair May 8
Bring your resume and dress in your business best to attend the Chicago Heights job fair May 8.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Expect Closed Lanes On LaGrange Road In Orland Friday, Monday
Expect lane closures on LaGrange Road near 142nd St.in Orland Friday and Monday as workers prep the Metra bridge with anti-graffiti paint.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Guy Gattone, Oak Forest Taxpayer Advocate: Someone To Get To Know
Guy Gattone, elected to his third term early in April, is Oak Forest's taxpayer watchdog. He may be able to help you lower your taxes.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Man Gets 7 Years For Selling Heroin In Wisconsin
The judge said Antonio Wiley was no "kingpin," but said he sold “a fair amount of heroin in his day.” Wiley was sentenced to federal prison.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Gun Threat At Parker Jr. High 'Not Valid': Authorities
Reports of threats of gun violence at Flossmoor's Parker Jr. High Wednesday "were not credible," authorities said, and everyone is safe.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Central Middle's Band Strikes It Up At Disney—And At Home
The band at Central Middle in Tinley grabbed a coveted spot to march in a Disney parade and won the state's top honors earlier this year.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Holds Fiesta In The Park May 4
The family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration, Fiesta in the Park, will be held May 4 in Jirtle Park in Chicago Heights.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Hoag, Mitros, Kimmons Win Flossmoor's Tight Trustee Race
Perry Hoag, James Mitros, and Gyata Kimmons won Flossmoor's race. Applications are being accepted for an open, appointed seat.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Road Widening At 151st St. On Track To Start Next Summer
The widening of 151st St. and West Ave. is set to start in August 2019, and the roundabout at 147th. and Ravinia is complete.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
South Heights Library Hosts Workshop For Immigrants And Refugees
The Illinois Welcoming Center is a state-backed event designed to help immigrants, refugees and others learn how to be thriving residents.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Recyclepalooza Comes To Flossmoor Saturday
Got junk? Flossmoor wants it. Bring the things you can't get rid of or don't know how to dispose of to Recyclepalooza on May 4.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Wiz Khalifa’s Summer Tour Is Coming To Tinley Park
Wiz Khalifa just announced “The Decent Exposure Tour.” Here’s when the Grammy-nominated rapper will be in Tinley Park in July.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Aiyana Ross Of Chicago Heights Wins Georgia State Scholarship
Aiyana Ross of Chicago Heights has been awarded the Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Education. She plans to become a teacher.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Closures On Harlem From Tinley To Frankfort Square Begin April 29
Roadwork on Harlem Ave. begins April 29 and will require closures from 159th St. in Tinley to Lincoln Hwy. in Matteson and Frankfort Square.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
