Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Construction Worker Injured In Accident At Homewood-Flossmoor HS
The accident happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- Tinley Park, IL
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Officials Ban Local Sales Of Laughing Gas
The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday passed an ordinance Tuesday banning the local sales of nitrous oxide for recreational use.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Mayor's 'Go To Another Country' Remark Draws Heat
Orland Mayor Keith Pekau rejected pleas that officials support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. His comments have drawn harsh criticism.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest 'Church Ladies' Ready To Serve Up Pierogi For Easter Dinner
No pre-orders this time! It's first come, first served on sale days in March!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Parents Fight For D161 Board To Rescind Vote To Close Schools
The Summit Hill District 161 board will convene at a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Shot Fired In Traffic | Missing Man's Body Found In River | Loose Cow
PLUS: Horses plod through town, turn heads | Concealed carry holder shoots invader | New photo studio | Chocolate Fest! | Wrestlers win big
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fashion Show To Spotlight Local Businesswomen, Boutiques
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce has planned the March 14 event that will celebrate women's empowerment in the workplace.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Horses Make Safe Escape On Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Shop Saves The Day
Horses were seen plodding along Oak Park Avenue, after the trailer they were in broke down. Sub-Trailer Hitch got them back on the road.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
'A Big Leap': Manhattan Woman Chases Passion, Opens Frankfort Studio
Photography started as a hobby for Lindsay Haskett, but it's grown into so much more. The Manhattan mom now has her own space in Frankfort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Cow On The Loose Turns Heads, Captures Hearts In New Lenox
The cow was spotted grazing on someone's lawn on Illinois Highway and Lake Street Friday afternoon.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
New Events, Old Favorites Lined Up For Homewood In 2024: Village
The Village of Homewood has released its schedule of events for 2024.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Three-Vehicle Crash Stops Traffic On I-57 Friday: ISP
The accident happened on northbound I-57, just north of Flossmoor Road Friday morning.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Sweet Specials Set For Tinley Park's Inaugural Chocolate Fest
Tinley Park's first-ever Chocolate Fest kicks off Feb. 3, with participating restaurants featuring specials through Feb. 9.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln Way Wrestling Club Earns IKWF Dual Team State Championship
The club includes wrestlers from New Lenox, Lockport, Manhattan, Frankfort, Elwood, Tinley Park, Coal City, Shorewood, and Joliet.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Man Beats Woman, Punches Deputy | 3 Die In Crash | Man Found Shot
PLUS: Grenade found | Tinley pizza place sells | $380K goal for gala | Sweet & bubbly walk | Q of H At $250K | New fire alert system
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
New Alert System Will Sync Fire Calls, 'Change Response Times Forever'
South suburban fire officials met Wednesday to announce the use of a new system that is designed to get help to residents faster.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Downtown Frankfort's Bubbly & Chocolate Walk Set To Tickle Taste Buds
The 4th annual walk sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce features sparkling wine and sweet treats in downtown Frankfort.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man, 34, Beat Woman, Punched And Shoved Deputy: Sheriff
A 34-year-old Lockport man allegedly battered a woman and then fought with officers trying to arrest him, according to sheriff's reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Masked Man Steals Cigarettes At Walgreens, Evades Police: New Lenox PD
The retail theft happened at the Walgreens at Route 30 and Schoolhouse Road in New Lenox Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park|News|
Little Joe's Tinley Park Location Sold, Family Says Goodbye
The pizza and Italian restaurant on 167th Street was sold this week, the Vazquez family said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
