Orland Park, IL|News|
Two Orland Homes Struck By Fire On Easter Sunday
One blaze destroyed an abandoned house and a dryer ignited in another house in two unrelated fires that hit Orland Park on Easter Sunday.
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.
I'm dedicated to telling stories here at home, in our communities, where they matter.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Man Made Up Robbery At Gas Station: Police
Yacub S. Ibrahim, 41, of Orland Park, has been charged after falsely reporting that two men robbed him outside of a Circle K in Orland.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Wisconsin Fugitive Found Hiding In Steger Baby Crib
Trezelle Bishop, 27, who escaped from a Wisconsin prison, was captured by Steger police, who found him hiding in a baby's crib.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley New Downtown Map Puts Amenities At Your Fingertips
Tinley Park's new downtown map just might help you find where to buy that dress or beer you've been jonesing for.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Spring Clean Up Week Starts Monday
The City of Oak Forest is holding its spring clean-up next week so you can dump unwanted items and all the branches left from the winter.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Midlothian Police Are Hiring A Part-Time Admin Assistant
The Midlothian Police Department is looking for an administrative assistant to work 15 to 20 hours a week.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F Student Among Congressional Art Competition Winners
Homewood-Flossmoor and Park Forest students are among the 2019 Congressional Art Competition winners.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Township Holds Job Fair April 30
Orland Township hosts its Spring Job Fair April 30. It is a free event and no registration is required.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F Hockey Youth Give Back With Card For PF Officer Tim Jones
They set out to score goals on the ice, but some H-F hockey youth learned selflessness when they gave a card to Park Forest officer Jones.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Carson's, Von Maur Openings Seen As Economic Boosters For Orland
A look at Orland's retail picture: Carson's is set to open in May, and upscale Von Maur before Thanksgiving. Toys R Us remains empty.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Markham Teacher Arrested For Bringing Weapons To Dist. 144 School
A first-year Markham teacher was arrested Tuesday after bringing a loaded handgun and a knife to Prairie-Hills Jr. High.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Police Warn Residents To Lock Cars After Burglars Hit Tinley
A cheeky Facebook post by Tinley police warns residents to lock doors and garages after a rash of break-ins the past few nights.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Police Warn Residents Of Jury Duty Phone Scams
Tinley Park police are warning residents that calls they may receive about warrants for their arrests for missing jury duty are scams.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Governor's Highway Rail Crossing Closed May 6 For Construction
The railroad crossing at Governor’s Highway in University Park will be closed for one week beginning May 6 for reconstruction work.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Torrence Avenue Construction Begins April 29
Torrence Avenue will be patched and resurfaced, and pedestrian crossings will be installed. Closures are expected from April to November.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood's Outdoor Farmers Market Opens May 25
Mark your calendars for Homewood's farmers' markets. The Saturday morning market opens May 25, and the Wednesday night fest opens June 12.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Marian Names Students Who Made 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Marian released the names of students from Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights who made honor roll. Is your student on the list?
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Cop Car To Get Smashed At Special Olympics Fundraiser
Tinley police will smash a squad car at the “Five-O at the Dirty O” demolition derby in July to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Trustee Meeting: What's On Tap For Tonight
Tinley's board of trustees meet tonight. What's on tap: honoring outgoing trustees, an assistant for the mayor and the $155 million budget.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Honors Outgoing And Veteran Trustees
Village leaders honored trustees Patricia Gira, Carole Griffin Ruzich, Michael Carroll and Jim Dodge for decades of public service.
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