Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland's Skogsberg Resigns As District 135 Superintendent
Orland District 135 Supt. DJ Skogsberg has resigned after taking a surprise leave of absence last month. The reasons are not known.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Tinley Park|News|
Snap A Photo With The Downtown Tinley Easter Bunny Sunday
Put on your Easter bonnet and head to Downtown Tinley Sunday to snap a pic with the Easter Bunny.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Plans New Half-Marathon For September
The new Hidden Gem half-marathon is expected to draw 500 runners to Flossmoor. Come for the run, organizers said. Stay for the free beer.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Be A Weather Spotter — Sign Up For Free Training In Oak Forest
If you've always wanted to learn more about bad storms, Oak Forest is sponsoring a free National Weather Service weather spotter training.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood's 'Puzzle' Campaign Aims To Lure Chicagoans
In a bid to attract Chicagoans, Homewood launches its second marketing campaign to show it offers the best of city life without the hassle.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Two Orland Dist. 135 Teachers Named Apple Distinguished Educators
Two teachers at Orland Dist. 135 have been named Apple Distinguished Educators for integrating tech into teaching and learning.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Harvey Man Shot At Chicago Heights Driver's License Office
A Harvey man was waiting to take a driving test at a Chicago Heights driving facility when he was shot in a targeted attack Monday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
No Rise In Oak Forest Crime Despite Facebook Suspicions: Police
A groundswell of social media complaints about suspicious people in Oak Forest driveways isn't leading to an increase in crime, police say.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Weekend Cell Phone Robberies May Be Related: Police
Tinley police are investigating two cell phone robberies involving teens that happened over the weekend.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Marian Nun Who Threw Perfect Pitch Gets Her Own Baseball Card
Marian's Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, who threw a perfect pitch, gets her own baseball card and will be signing them at the school later today.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Two Dead In South Chicago Heights Crash That Set Car On Fire
Darrell Kazee and Vernita Clinton died Saturday night in a crash that engulfed the car in flames on Chicago Road in South Chicago Heights.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Posen Man Taunted Midlothian Police To Come Get Him — So They Did
Jose Quiroz of Posen taunted Midlothian police on Facebook to come get him. Little did he know that they would.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Police Are On Alert For Drivers On Cell Phones In April
Driving? Put your cell phones away. Orland Park police will be conducting checks in April as part of Distracted Driver Awareness Month.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Holds Rescheduled Village Board Meeting Wednesday
Last month, the village canceled its meeting due to a lack of quorum. Trustees pick up that business again next Wednesday night.
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Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Police Are On Alert For Drivers On Cell Phones In April
Driving? Put your cell phones away. Tinley police will be conducting checks in April as part of Distracted Driver Awareness Month.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Annual Report Shows Community is 'Destination Of Choice'
Orland Park brought out its bragging rights in its 2018 annual report. Read how your community fared last year.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Train Strikes Car Stuck On Tracks In Steger: Update
A car that got stuck on the tracks at 34th Street in Steger after it missed a turn was hit by a UP train Thursday. No injuries are reported.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Celebrate Homewood's Rail History At Rail Fest May 18
Bring your conductor's cap and hitch a ride on Little Obie to celebrate Homewood's railroad history at the 15th Annual Rail Fest on May 18.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Man Stabbed In Targeted Attack In Steger: Police
One man was stabbed and one woman was injured in a fight that broke out on Wallace Avenue in Steger Wednesday night.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F Park District Is Hiring Splash Pad Attendant
What could be a better summer job than working at the Splash Pad at Millennium Park this summer?
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