Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Chef Katie Bradley will host Candy Making Made Easy on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the TInley Park Public Library. The class is from 7 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend.
The Acorn Public Library is hosting an introduction to PowerPoint class Monday, Feb. 4, in the lower level computer lab. The class costs $5 and will last from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Tinley Park most this week.
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Oak Forest most this week.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 65 accused criminals in Tinley Park. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The Bjorklund House is owed $600,000 by the state of Illinois: funds that cover payments from July of last year through January of this year. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Human Services says the situation is not unique.
Following a complaint by several challengers to four incumbents' use of village-funded photos on their reelection website, the incumbents removed the photos as of Thursday, Jan. 31.
Christopher Dellutri, 32, of Chicago, is being charged by Alsip police following a car crash Jan. 12, that resulted in the death of Colleen Palermo, 37, of Oak Forest. Palermo died six days after the crash at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Two recently purchased apartment buildings near the Oak Forest Metra station are the first step in a larger plan by the city to revitalize the area around the station. The city council approved the purchase of the buildings Jan. 22.
The deadline to register to vote for the April election is March 12.
Check out what's on special at local bars and pubs in Oak Forest and Tinley Park for the big game on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Midlothian police reports, Jan. 27–30.
A Tinley Park man faces several charges, including drunken driving, after crashing his car into a tree in the 15900 block of Ashford Court. The man told police that a female acquaintance was driving at the time of the crash, but fled the scene.
Oak Forest police items, Jan. 28-29.
A Matteson man faces several charges, including drunken driving, after crashing his car on Oak Park Avenue and calling his mother for a ride home, police said.
Tinley Park police reports, Jan. 26-28.
A complaint was filed Jan. 28 against Mayor Ed Zabrocki and trustees Brian Maher, Dave Seaman and T.J. Grady by four challengers in the April 9 election. The complaint centers on campaign photos used at www.TeamTinley.com.
Tinley Park police reports, Jan. 17–18.
Midlothian police reports, Jan. 22–23.