Orland Park, IL|News|
1 Rescued After Metra Train Strikes Car In Orland Park
The incident happened Wednesday evening between 153rd and 159th streets, Metra officials said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I attained both my bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time in local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in journalism, as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Features New Art, Fundraiser for Art Program
Also, Flossmoor Art Commission launches its Garden Art Online Auction, Thursday, June 20.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
H-F Park District To Host Irwin Park Community Input Meeting
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Irwin Park.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Drone Light Show Added To Taste Of Orland Park: Village
The event runs August 2–4, this time hosted at newly opened Centennial Park West.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
'Dream Come True': New Lenox PD's K9 Team Now On The Job
Look for New Lenox Police Officer Candace Guidry and her new partner Harlie out in town. Harlie was sworn in Monday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan District 114 To Host Open House, Tours Of New Junior High
The District has announced a July 30 community open house at the new school.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Discounted Credit Union 1 Concert Tickets Offered To Tinley Residents
Tickets for select shows are $25 for Tinley Park residents. Limit of four per person.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland PD Ramps Up DUI Patrols For July 4 Stretch
The increased enforcement campaign runs June 21 through July 8, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
1 Shot After Crash | No Riot, PD Says | Robbery Suspect Gulps Pills
PLUS: Mom wants stolen stuff back | 'Dumbest form of gov't' | Lockport HS back for '24-25 | Cone with a Cop | School bd resignations
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Village Manager's Contract Will Not Renew, But He'll Stay On: Pekau
As a courtesy to a future village board and because of what Pekau called "the dumbest form of government," the contract won't auto-renew.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Owners Love What They Do Dealing In Love Stories At Tinley Bookstore
Mother-daughter duo Roseann Backlin and Marissa took what they loved and turned it into a business now marking its fifth anniversary.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
80th Avenue Detour Planned Through June 21: Village
A portion of 80th Avenue northbound in Tinley Park will be detoured through June 21, Village officials announced.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
$50M Forest Preserve Bond: Wauponsee Trail To Be Paved In Manhattan
Wauponsee Glacial Trail from Laraway Road in Joliet to Hoff Road in Manhattan will be paved using some of the bond funds.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
$50M Forest Preserve Bond To Benefit Veterans Memorial Trail
A portion of the funds will go to completing the southern segment of the Veterans Memorial Trail in New Lenox.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Joliet Man Wanted For Robbery Swallows Pills When He Sees Cops: NLPD
Police said a 28-year-old man with several warrants swallowed an unknown amount of pills when he saw police in the Walmart parking lot.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Mom Wants Answers, Belongings Back After Home Break-In
The mom thinks it might have been friends of her son behind the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of very specific items—and cash.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
$100 Million In Projects: Work Planned, When And Where In Orland Park
Orland Park officials on Thursday released overall plans for road, infrastructure, and other improvements slotted for 2024-2025.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
2 Manhattan D114 School Board Members Resign, Replacements Sought
Following the resignations of two board members, Manhattan District 114 officials on Thursday announced they're accepting applications.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Lawsuit After Fatal Fall | Crash Victim Recovering | Riot Fest's Move
PLUS: Burglars take 100 pairs of shoes | Tax preparer's COVID fraud | 2 bids to buy school | Bike with a cop | Fireworks back in 'burb
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan's Bike With A Cop, Bike Giveaway Set For Saturday
The event will be held June 15 in the Village Hall parking lot, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
