Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
The St. Damian St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting a free pasta dinner from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, in the Grimmel Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Oak Forest city council completely revised and approved a new special events ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, March 12. The new ordinance calls for a new 'major event' and 'minor event' differentiation and more.
The Oak Forest city council and IDOT have an agreement in place to begin work on Ridgeland Avenue, between 151st Street and Victoria Drive. The work will cost the city $103,500, with the remainder of the costs covered by a grant.
Check out the new look at Lassen's Tap, 2131 W. 183rd Street, which underwent more than two weeks of remodeling before reopening for business on Saturday, March 9.
Oak Forest aldermen approved several changes to the city's animal ordinance at the city council's Tuesday, March 12 meeting. Aldermen also held a lengthy discussion on the 'right of entry,' for city officers and officials looking to
Chicago Heights aldermen approved $27,750 in spending to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc., which will examine 185 miles of the city's water line pipes for leaks. Last year, the company found 35 underground leaks in the city.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between Feb. 28-March 7.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of February, broken down by ward.
Gaelic Park hosted a St. Baldrick's day event during the Oak Forest Fleadh on Saturday, March 9. The event raised more than $22,000 for children's cancer research, with more than 65 people shaving their heads during the event.
Want to relive the sights of the 2013 Fleadh parade, and restaurant and pub crawl? Then check out Patch's photo gallery and add your own photos, too!
Josh Witt, a junior at Bloom Trail and Navy Junior ROTC member, was recently awarded with a trip to Embry Aeronautical University in Florida. His week-long trip will include educational classes, excursions and a chance to meet 200 other Jr. ROTC members
There are warrants out for the arrest of 9 accused criminals in Flossmoor. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The office space at 15512 Cicero Avenue features several financial services agencies, as well as several vacant offices. Patch wants to know, what should go here?
Speed District 802 will host a life transition event on Wednesday, March 15. The event will feature breakout session and more than a dozen agencies that will be available to answer questions and discuss transition services.
The Tinley Park Public Library will host a smart phone and tablet apps class on Friday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class is designed to show attendees the best free apps for their devices.
Those Were the Days Radio Players will reenact two shows at the Acorn Public Library on Thursday, March 14. The show will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to preregister their attendance to ensure a seat.
The voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, April 9, election must register by Tuesday, March 12.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 690 accused criminals in the 60411 Chicago Heights zip code. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 30 accused criminals in Homewood. Today, Patch spotlights a few.