Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Prairie State GED Registration Closes This Week
There are two dates left this week to register for Prairie State's free GED classes.
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|
Homewood's Giant Block Party 2019: What To Know If You Go
Homewood's Giant Block Party is back Saturday and this year, it features a video booth that captures your stories about living in Homewood.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Homeownership Rates Highest In Nation
A new report shows that Orland Park's homeownership rate is the highest in the nation.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Overnight Lane Closures On Bishop Ford, I-57, I-80 Begin Monday
Pavement patching and resurfacing on expressways in the south suburbs will require overnight lane closures beginning Mon., Aug. 12.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley's Park District Holds Back To School Fair Thursday
Celebrate the new school year at the Tinley Park-Park District's Back to School Fun Fair August 15.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Gambling Giant Applies To Bring Horse Racing To Tinley Park
RIck Heidner, owner of Gold Rush Gaming, applied to bring horse racing to Tinley, a sign that plans for a racino here are heating up.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Trustees To Vote On New Austin Tyler Contract
Austin Tyler is up for a new, $1 million contract to do Fernway's road improvements. Orland Park trustees will vote at its next meeting.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Aldermen Announce August Ward Meetings
Aldermen from Chicago Heights announced their August ward meetings so you can stay in touch and find out what's going on in the city.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Homewood Heights All-Stars Take Second At State
It's only its second year, but Homewood Heights Little League All-Stars rose to the top and took second at the state championship games.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Chick-Fil-A Plans 100 Hires
Hiring is underway at Homewood's Chick-fil-A.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland's Namastay Believin' Grants 100 Backpacks To Camp Quality
Orland-based Namastay Believin' delivered 100 backpacks this week to Camp Quality, a camp for kids with cancer in Frankfort.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Project Fire Buddies Surpasses Backpack Donations Goal
Project Fire Buddies promised 200 backpacks to Oak Forest schools. They delivered 375.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Names 'Forest In Bloom' Winners
Who had the most beautiful landscaping in Oak Forest this year? We've got the list of 'Forest In Bloom' Winners!
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Repairs On Harlem Ave. Bridge Over Cal-Sag Channel Begin Aug. 12
Get ready for lane reductions Monday on your commute over the Harlem Ave. bridge in Palos Heights.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Mayor Vandenberg Honors Weekend Shooting Victims
Tinley Mayor Jacob Vandenberg said it was an American "duty" to honor all of the victims of the weekend "massacres" in Dayton and El Paso.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Matchbox Derby Held At Acorn Library August 17
Longtime resident Chris Pochinskas is sponsoring a Matchbox Derby at the Acorn Library -- get those Hot Wheels out!
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Fuel Spill Likely Caused Hazmat Scare On Oak Park Ave.
A fuel spill appears to be the cause of the shut down of Oak Park Ave. Friday night. Authorities said the area is safe.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Robber Hits Tinley Park Bank of America
Police say a man robbed the Bank of America on Harlem Avenue just after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
South Chicago Heights Police Nab Appliance Thief: UPDATE
"He was a pretty sharp criminal," police said about Spight, who stole appliances from houses for sale to try to sell them online.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Honors Spelling Master, Reminds Folks To Join Spelling Bee
Orland Park honored its beloved spelling master and spelling champs Monday, reminding folks to sign up for this year's bee.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
