Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Hires Firm To Improve Its Reputation
"The first thing that popped to mind is Tom Sawyer: Reach for your brush and grab the white paint," a trustee said about Orland's PR deal.
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 Asks For Residents' Help To Secure Train Station Funds
Homewood launched a letter-writing campaign to try to secure funding to renovate the village's train station.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Olympia Fields Post Office To Be Renamed After Tuskegee Airman
Olympia Fields is one step closer to being renamed after Captain Robert L. Martin, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Tinley Man Shot Dead At Chicago Construction Yard
David Novak of the 7400 block of 173rd Street was found with a gunshot wound to the back of his head in a Chicago construction yard.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
This Orland Rental House Ad Is A Lesson In Online Scams
Orland and the south suburbs aren't immune to online rental scams. Here's what to look for and how to protect yourself.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Community Consolidated District 146 Back To School Guide 2019/20
School may seem far off, but District 146 students start in 3 weeks. Here's what you need to know to get the kiddies off on the right foot.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Lucky Day Lottery Winning Ticket Sold In Orland Park
Did you buy a lottery ticket at the 7-Eleven on 143rd Street? Check it — you could be the lucky winner from Wednesday's drawing.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights District 170 Back To School Guide 2019
It's back-to-school time for District 170 kids, and we've got the tools, dates and info you need to start the year off right.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Andy’s Frozen Custard Holds Grand Opening Friday In Orland Park
Grab a sundae for $2 during Andy's Frozen Custard's grand opening Friday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
UPDATE: Homewood Holds Special Meeting On Country Club Thursday
UPDATE: Homewood's meeting about buying the Calumet Country Club property is a closed session. Public input is welcome, but limited.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Chicago Heights Holds Party In The Park Saturday
Summer isn't over yet. Join 3rd Ward Park Commissioner Kelley Nichols-Brown and Party In The Park Saturday.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Joins National Night Out Aug. 6
Oak Forest joins in annual National Night Out Aug. 6, a campaign to foster relationships between police and the community.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland District 135 Back To School Guide 2019
Orland District 135 heads back to school Aug. 20. We've got important dates, new info and supply lists to help you start the year off right.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Mental Health Hospital For Youth May Be Coming To Tinley Park
Plans are underway to bring Tinley Park a hospital that will serve the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Is Hiring Part-Time Firefighters
The Oak Forest Fire Department is hiring part-time, certified and licensed firefighters.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Meeting To Replace Chicago Heights Sunrise Apartments Held Aug. 6
Chicago Heights and the Cook County housing authority will hold a meeting Aug. 6 to discuss replacing the Sunrise housing development.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Veterans Honored At Taste Of Orland Park Sunday
Veterans will be honored at Taste of Orland Park Sunday. Residents may submit veterans names for recognition at the ceremony. Learn more.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Summit Hill District 161 Back To School Guide 2019
District 161 heads back to school Aug. 21. We've got important dates, new tools and supply lists to help you start the year off right.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured In University Park Amtrak Collision
A Frankfort man died after an Amtrak train hit his truck Sunday in University Park. The crossing is closed until Monday afternoon.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Akai, Former Oak Forest Scout Volunteer, Pleads Not Guilty
Jason Akai of Oak Forest pleaded not guilty this week to 23 criminal felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13.
Erika Hobbs, Patch Staff
