Tinley Park|News|
Park District Asks For Tax Increase On April 2 Ballot
Tinley's park district says a proposed 7-cent tax increase could help bills go down in the long run. Public meetings are planned.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
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- Tinley Park, IL
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Tinley Park|News|
Pączki Day Is Tuesday: Where To Get Your Fat Tuesday Doughnuts
March 5 is Pączki Day! Get them before they’re gone -- our list of bakeries should make finding the traditional sweets easier for you.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Prairie State College Considers Tuition Rate Increase
Prairie State is looking to increase tuition and fees by $4 per credit hour and seven south suburban mayors are saying enough is enough.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Lou Malnati's Pizza Opens New Dine-In Restaurant
Grab a slice and stay awhile at Lou Malnati's Tinley restaurant, where the pizza giant opened its first dine-in restaurant in Southland.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Warrior Wrestling 4 Heads To Marian In March
Professional wrestling champions and legends will compete in 10 matches in March to raise money for scholarships to Marian.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
'Momo Challenge' Fears Are Real — But Not For Reasons You Think
The Momo Challenge is horrifying, but it isn't real. Here are tips parents can take to stop the panic and ease children's fears.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
OF Fire Department Holds Training At Tichan House This Week
Don't be alarmed: Tichan House is not on fire. Oak Forest's Fire Department is holding training there for the rest of this week.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Man Trapped In Bathroom For 7 Hours
Park Forest police rescue a man who was trapped in his bathroom for seven hours. Yes, really.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Heights Firefighter Teaches Bloom Students About Fitness, Health
Chicago Heights Firefighter Zak McGathey has been helping Bloom students learn about fitness and firefighting. How cool is that?
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Bail Denied For Caregiver Charged In Homewood Man's Death
Bail was denied for the caregiver charged in the stabbing death of a Homewood man whose body was recovered during a house fire.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Discrimination Lawsuit Against Dist. 135, Supt., Moves Forward
A teacher said in a lawsuit she was not promoted to a principal position because she declined the advances of Superintendent DJ Skogsberg.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Snack Distributer, Salon, Other Businesses Coming To Tinley
A salon, insurance company and snack distributor: See which new businesses opened this month in Tinley.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
TP Candidate Godlewski Releases Vision For Mental Health Center
Independent trustee candidate Brian Godlewski's vision for Tinley's mental health center site turns it into a regional entertainment hub.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Dist. 135 Budget: Documents Illustrate Deficit
Dist. 135's presentation from Monday night's meeting illustrates how the school board is trying to repair years of deficit spending.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Tinley
If you bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Tinley, check your numbers. You could be the winner of the $1 million jackpot.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Who Made Honor Roll At Marian?
Winter blahs didn't get these Marian students down as they worked their way to honor roll in the second quareter.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest's 10th Annual Fleadh Is Saturday
Channel your inner Irish and celebrate with the city of Oak Forest at the 10th Annual Fleadh on Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Dist. 135 Budget Crunch: Board Rolls Back $1M In Cuts
Dist. 135's school board rescinded $1 million in controversial budget cuts it approved earlier this month.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Murder Charges Filed In Homewood Man's Stabbing Death
Frederick Walker, 23, of Justice, has been charged with killing James Kerrigan, 78, who was found inside a burning home last week.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
One Tinley Park Releases Vision For Mental Health Center Site
One Tinley Park released the party's vision for redeveloping the former mental health center site. The focus is on veteran housing.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
