Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Add This To Your Weekend Plans: Chicago Heights Labor Day Picnic
Who doesn't love a picnic? Check out the Chicago Heights Labor Day community picnic Sunday for music, food and prizes.
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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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Don't Miss Oak Forest American Day Parade, Old Times Picnic
Make Oak Forest's I Am An American Day Parade and Old Times Family Picnic part of your Labor Day weekend plans.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Heads Up: I-57 Lane Closures In Oak Forest And Country Club Hills
Get ready for lane closures at 167th Street. They should wrap up in time for the holidays. Your gift from IDOT.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Steger Students Safe After Reports Of Suspicious Man: Officials
Steger school officials assured parents that students are safe after a leaked police bulletin alerted them to reports of a suspicious man.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Mayor Calls On State's Attorney Foxx 'To Get Act Together'
Mayor Pekau commended Orland police's record drug bust, but said the legal system nearly failed the public. Foxx's office begged to differ.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Groundbreaking For Tinley's Boulevard Apartments Set For Sept. 5
Tinley officials will break ground for the new Boulevard at Central Station apartment complex next Thursday evening.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Police Nab 3 Arizona Men In Record Heroin Bust
Orland Park police stopped nearly 3 kilos of heroin from hitting the streets after they arrested three Arizona men August 24.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Parents Seek Answers In Death Of Orland Man Hit By School Bus
Michael Mietus of Orland Park died Aug. 16, four days after he was hit by the mirror of a school bus. His parents are looking for answers.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Toddler Who Died In Orland Mall Store Identified As Harvey Girl
The Harvey 2-year-old died Tuesday after a steel wall fell on her. "We are devastated by this tragic event," a store owner said.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Girl, 2, Dies After Store Display Falls On Her At Orland Mall
A 2-year-old girl died Tuesday at Orland Square Mall after a store display fell and hit her on her head.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Break-In At Tinley Food Pantry: 'It Did Not Break Our Spirits'
The community rallied around Together We Cope after someone tried to break in last week. "It did not break our spirits," an employee said.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Prairie State College Evacuated For 'Smoke Event' On Roof
The main building at Prairie State College was briefly evacuated Tuesday after a "smoldering" was detected on the roof. No one was injured.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Police Release Photos Of Cars In Road Rage Shooting
Oak Forest police released the photos of two cars they believe are involved in a road rage shooting on 159th Street Tuesday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Post Office Backpack Posed No Threat To Tinley Park: UPDATE
The backpack that created alarm at a Tinley Park post office contained no threat, authorities said. There is no danger to the area.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Dist. 146 Debuts $20M School Additions As Kids Head Back To Class
Dist. 146 students in Orland, Tinley and Oak Forest were treated to new additions built to accommodate a full-day kindergarten program.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Climate Change Focus Of Orland LOWV Talk Saturday
League of Women Voters is hosting a climate change talk with scientist Albert Wagner in Palos Park Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Culver's Offers Free BOGO Custard Sundae For Grandparents Day
Tell your grandma you love her with a free BOGO sundae at Culver's on Grandparents Day — and each Sunday after in September.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Columnist Ray Hanania's Stand-Up, Politics Act Hits Orland, Palos
Columnist Ray Hanania brings his political insight and unusual stand-up act to libraries in Orland and Palos in September.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Park District Is Hiring 2 Part-Time Positions
Need a part-time job? Look no further. One of the Tinley Park District's two positions may be right for you.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
No Reason To Be Bored: Hot Events At Orland's History Museum
Sports, wine night and an illusionist are all on tap in September at Orland Park's History Museum.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
