Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
The Bloom High School National Honor Society will host its first ever 5K on Saturday, April 27, at Bloom High School. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Jeff Woodham and Abrahan Cruz Memorial Scholarship fund. Woodham and Cruz died in 1999,
Here's where you can cast your ballot early, to avoid the rush on Election Day. You don't need an excuse--anyone can do it.
Here's where you can cast your ballot early, to avoid the rush on Election Day. You don't need an excuse--anyone can do it.
This retail space is located along Governors Highway and features ample parking, heavy traffic flow and is up for lease. Patch wants to know, what should go here?
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting Nerf Wars on Tuesday, March 26, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Homewood-Flossmoor Auditorium.
The former Venice Restaurant is up for sale and Patch wants to know What Should Go Here?
The Chicago Heights Public Library is hosting a Microsoft Word education class for residents on Wednesday, March 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. The class if free to attend and open to the public.
The culture of change is sweeping through Bloom Township High School District 206, as new programs educate students on life outside the classroom, while also working to keep students in the classroom as well.
Josie Nordman, a Homewood native, is in need of a lung transplant and is currently on a waiting list to receive one. However, the costs of her medical care and treatment is mounting, which led the Homewood-Flossmoor community to open its wallets.
Bloom Township High School District 206 Superintendent Dr. Lenell Navarre and his administrative team are working to change the culture, and perception, of the district, starting with students, teaching and learning and community service.
The district's board approved Tuesday a three-year contract with Turnitin.com, an online paper and essay submission site that will check for plagiarism and reduce paper costs.
The Chicago Heights City Council approved the purchase of a $50,000 pre-owned fire truck from the Village of Tinley Park.
Jeff Goldfarb, a Homewood resident known as 'The World's Tallest Chef,' underwent brain surgery recently and is now recovering. Goldfarb is now retired and hopes to volunteer at a hospital in the future, working with children.
Jill Krysinski, a Chicago Heights resident, was named one of the 32 Golden Apple Award finalists recently. Krysinski called the nomination an 'honor' and hopes to continue in the process, will still enjoying her work and her students.
The Chicago Heights Public Library is hosting a March Madness bracket tournament for teens. Teens must fill out a bracket by Thursday, March 21, in order to participate.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a flashlight egg hunt at Iron Oaks on Friday night, March 22. Preregistration is required by Thursday, March 21.
The Acorn Public Library will host Barbara Tischler, aka 'The Clutter Coach,' on Saturday, March 23, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tischler will be teaching attendees how to organize their homes and their lives.
The building at 5141 W. 159th Street currently stands empty, but it could be the future home of any number of businesses. Patch puts it to our readers: What Should Go here?
The city of Chicago Heights is actively looking for retailers to place in the former South Oak Dodge dealership location. Patch wants to know, What Should Go Here?
One of several empty storefronts in the Flossmoor Commons, the location at 3325 Vollmer Road could be home to any number of businesses in the future. Patch wants to know, What Should Go Here?
