Orland Park, IL|News|
Dist. 135 Budget Crunch: What's On Tonight's Agenda
District 135 is expecting a packed house at tonight's special meeting as parents come to hear more about the $2.5 million deficit.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Is Hiring Part-Time Firefighters
Oak Forest is on a hiring blitz for part-time firefighters after raising pay to help keep the fire department competitive.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Bloom #1 Seed In Eisenhower Sectional Of Class 4A
The Blazing Trojans boys basketball team is the number one seed in the Eisenhower Sectional of Class 4A. Check out this video clip.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Man Dies In Saturday Morning Car Crash
Larry D. Evert, 41, died early Saturday morning in a crash on the 200 block of East 16th Street.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Man Found In Homewood Fire Was Stabbed To Death: Authorities
The body of James Kerrigan, 78, was found inside a burning home. Authorities say he had been stabbed. His death has been ruled a homicide.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Staffing, Program Cuts Revisited At Monday's Dist. 135 Meeting
Dist. 135 school board will revisit controversial budget cuts to make up a $2.5 million shortfall in a special meeting Monday night.
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Tinley Park|News|
One Tinley Park Video Stirs Mental Health Center Debate
By thanking supporters for pressing for state accountability, a One Tinley Park video stirs the debate over Tinley's mental health center.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
'Public Works' Exhibit Offers Unique Look At Orland's Past
No one said "public works" was sexy, but a new exhibit uses it to show a unique view of Orland's past.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
District 153 And James Hart Presents The Lion King, Jr.
Dist. 153 and James Hart present the Lion King, Jr., an adaptation of the much-loved production featuring Simba, Rafiki and Pride Rock.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Fire Take On Police In Charity Basketball Game
It's police vs. fire in a basketball showdown game that will raise funds for the South Suburban Humane Society.
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Tinley Park|News|
Tinley KinderCare Kids Exposed To High CO Levels
KinderCare children who were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide Thursday have been treated and are expected to be ok, officials say.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Girl Scouts Of NWI Are Looking For Volunteers
The Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers in Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Crete, Steger, Monee, University Park and other areas.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Foremost Liquors In Oak Forest Closes
The Cicero Avenue liquor store is closed and city officials say the property is up for sale.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Township Honors Holiday Program Donors
More than 100 groups and individual, including a girl scout troop and cub scout pack, contributed to the 2018 Holiday Program.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Elderly Man Found Dead In Burning Homewood House
Homewood fire officials found a body inside a burning house just before 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Tinley Park|News|
Dist. 228's Screening Of 'Angst' Aims To Help Teens With Anxiety
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who has been open about his battle with depression and anxiety, is a centerpiece of the documentary.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood's Indoor Farmers Market Features Music, Food And Fun
The fifth annual Indoor Farmers Market opens at 8 a.m. Saturday and features live music, spin art, seasonal produce and local artisans.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F High School: A Look At The Week Ahead
Motivational speaker. Vikings girls basketball vs. Mother McAuley. Turnabout. Never a dull moment at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
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Tinley Park|News|
Cook County Sheriff's Podcast Aims To Help Opioid Addiction
The podcast is designed to be a resource to help family and friends whose loved ones are struggling with opioid addiction.
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Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Board Holds Moment Of Silence For Aurora Shooting Victims
Mayor Vandenberg said he wanted families of Aurora's shooting victims to know that Tinley Park is thinking about them.
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