Palatine, IL|News|
Meals on Wheels Volunteer Drivers Needed In Palatine Twp
The Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council is looking for drivers to deliver food to home-bound adults who can't prep food on their own.
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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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Snow Fort Tragedy Prompts Parents To Ask For Safety Tips
After the shocking death of girl trapped in a snow fort collapse, parents asked 'how do we keep our kids safe?' Experts offer some tips.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
No Bomb Found At Central Middle School
Classes resume tomorrow at Central Middle after police found no evidence of a bomb, despite a threat written on a bathroom wall.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
What's Happening In Tinley: Meetings This Week
On tap for this week: Results of challenges to 3 trustee candidates' ballot bid and a review of the police pension fund.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Retired Show Horse Dies After Scare From Trespassing Snowmobiles
Unauthorized snowmobiles startled a show horse that lived on a retirement farm. It jumped a fence, fell, and broke its neck.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Snow Fort Collapse: GoFundMe Set Up For Girl Who Died In Accident
A parishioner's daughter set up the account to defray funeral costs for Esther Jung, 12, who died in a snow fort collapse over the weekend.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Closures Alert: What's Open, Closed Due To Icy Weather
Arlington-area schools and businesses announce closures and cancellations ahead of tonight's predicted freezing rain and icy weather.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Closures Alert: What's Open, Closed Due To Icy Weather
Oak Forest-area schools and businesses announce closures and cancellations ahead of tonight's predicted freezing rain and icy weather.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Affordable Preschool Coming To Hillcrest High School
The morning program coming this spring for preschoolers is $40 for 10 weeks.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Arseneau, Deering Of Frankfort Graduate From Bradley University
Jeff Arseneau and Michael Deering, both of Frankfort, graduated from Bradley University in December.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
New Principal For South Middle School
James Morrison of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will take over the principal's role July 1.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Pet Resort Comes To Palatine
Boarded dogs will be able to chill with Animal Planet after their hair and nails are done at Pete and Mac's upscale pet resort.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Girl Who Died In Snow Fort Fall Identified As Pastor's Daughter
Esther Jung, 12, of Elk Grove Village, died outside of Rothem Church Sunday after a snow fort collapsed. She was the pastor's daughter.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Girl Dies After Snow Fort Collapses On Her in Arlington Heights
The girl, 12, built the fort outside the Rothem Church on East College Drive with another 9-year-old girl, who was injured in the collapse.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Unrelated Threats At Oak Forest High School Spark Investigations
Two Oak Forest High School incidents leave parents asking questions, but district officials say police are investigating and kids are safe.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Rock Island Metra Schedule Changes Begin Jan. 28
The long-awaited changes to the Rock Island line include a federally mandated system that immediately stops a train during emergencies.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Snow Parking Ban In Effect In Oak Forest
Officials remind residents that the village's parking ban remains in effect through Saturday afternoon.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Snow Parking Ban In Effect In Frankfort
Officials remind residents that the village's parking ban remains in effect through Saturday afternoon.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
MLK Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Arlington Heights
Monday is a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Here's a list of what is open and closed in your neighborhood.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Martin Luther King Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Frankfort
Monday is a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Here's a list of what is open and closed in your neighborhood.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
