Tinley Park|News|
Dist. 228 Showcases Its Finest Artists March 14
Distr. 228's musicians and artists showcase their talent at the 45th annual fine arts festival March 14.
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.
I'm an auntie and a yogini, and -- please -- ask me about my cats. Anytime.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
La Voute Holds Blarney Bar Crawl Fundraiser For Humane Society
Bring out your inner Irish and raise a few dollars for the South Suburban Humane Society at La Voute's bar crawl.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Fire Vs. Police In Charity Match-up Friday
March Madness is here as Chicago Heights firefighters take on police in a charity basketball game to support the humane society and Bloom.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest High School Cheerleaders Hold Info Session Thursday
Oak Forest High School is holding an info session Thursday for incoming freshmen and others who are interested in joining the team.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Bakery Pumps Out 65,000 Paczki
What does it take to prepare for Fat Tuesday's paczki craze? See what Orland Park Bakery needed to do to get 65,000 paczki out the door.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Memory Cafe For People With Dementia Opens This Month
The PLOWS Council on Aging is opening a Memory Cafe this month for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Blazing Trojans Face Vikings In Basketball Semifinals Tonight
The Blazing Trojans #1 seed takes on the #4 seed Vikings in the semifinal sectionals.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Rockin' Horse Saloon Owner Plans Anti-Gun Violence Effort
Earley Walker, owner of The Rockin' Horse bar, and his partner aim to stop gun violence. "We’re not going to take this anymore," they said.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Candidate Mech On Mental Health Center Site: Think Solar, Green
Tinley trustee candidate Jeff Mech's vision for the former mental health center site includes a solar farm and car-charging station.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Harmony Square Groundbreaking Set For March 13
Tinley Park's downtown Harmony Square plaza will feature live music, food festivals, theater performances, and in the winter, ice skating.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest City Administrator Ishler Will Retire In March
City Administrator Troy Ishler, who has worked for Oak Forest for 13 years, will retire later this month from his role.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Mayor Reverts To Part-Time Role
Orland's mayor will now serve as a part-time role, more than two years after the village's board expanded the position with a higher salary.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Area's 3rd Hobby Lobby Opens in Orland Park
Hobby Lobby officially opened today with fanfare at its ribbon cutting ceremony.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland's Early Voting Begins March 18
Municipal elections are just under four weeks away, but you don't have to wait until April 2 to cast your vote
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Early Voting Begins March 18
Municipal elections are just under four weeks away, but you don't have to wait until April 2 to cast your vote.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Early Voting Sites Open March 18
Municipal elections are just under four weeks away, but you don't have to wait until April 2 to cast your vote.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
PSC Puts Tuition Hike Vote On Hold, Will Hold Budget Workshop
Mayors protested Prairie State's tuition increase proposal, so the college will hold a budget workshop to explain its financial needs.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
OF Man Charged After Using Racial Insults In Fight With Police
Police say an Oak Forest man threatened to kill an officer, saying “(expletive) you, you (racial slur), this is why we should build a wall."
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
St. Joseph's Table Celebration Set For March 17
Orland's beloved St. Joseph's Table, a community meal and food drive, will be held March 17.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
OF Rules Could Require Posh Look For New Businesses
Oak Forest's revised design standards for new businesses could require them to conform to a uniform, high-end look.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
