🌱 Patch AM: See how Chicago Heights premium gas prices stack up this week

Coming up: Plum Creek Arts Festival on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How the Chicago Heights crematory scandal is reshaping Illinois funeral oversight

Also, don’t miss Plum Creek Arts Festival on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Chicago Heights Kappa Chapter Joins Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Program

Led by Brother Kal-El Waters-Jones, the chapter will help keep Halsted Street clean from Vollmer Road to Lincoln Highway.

🌱 Patch AM: Senior Bingo and 12 more events

And check out Plum Creek Arts Festival on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a Chicago Heights crematory scandal could change state funeral rules

Make time for Plum Creek Arts Festival on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Cocaine, Ecstasy, Guns Found: Brothers, 1 Other Man Arrested After Raid At Sauk Village Home, Sheriff Says

The stash was discovered Sept. 11 amid a narcotics sales investigation, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Man Sentenced To Federal Prison Time After Threats To U.S. Immigration Officials: U.S. Attorney

The man made social media posts threatening to harm agents, calling them "Nazi rapist pigs."

🌱 Patch AM: How Chicago Heights teens are training for future police careers now

Coming up on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar: Family Fest

🌱 Patch AM: Mexican Independence Day Celebration and 13 more events

Make time for Family Fest on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Mexican Independence Day Celebration and 13 more events

Coming up on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar: Family Fest

Ex-Chicago Heights Cop Had 75 Child Porn Files On Phone: Report

The 61-year-old is being held in jail on no bond, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lotto Ticket Sold At Crete Circle K Wins $200,000

The ticket matched all five numbers in the Saturday mid-day drawing, lottery officials said. Winner has one year to claim the prize.

Cocaine, $80K, Illegal Guns Found Inside Park Forest Home: Police

A 46-year-old Park Forest man was arrested after police searched the home on Hawthorne Avenue.

Deliver More Than a Meal: Volunteer with Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

Just two hours a week can change a local senior's life. Discover how rewarding volunteering with Meals on Wheels can be for your community.

$3M Grant Will Fund Construction Of New, 'Purpose-Built' Aunt Martha's Women's Health Clinic

New 5,375-sq. ft. outpatient clinic will support women's health, reproductive health services, family planning, behavioral health and more.

57-Year-Old Killed In Governors Highway Crash: Authorities

University Park and state police are investigating, authorities said.

2 Men Charged After Illegal Guns Found During Traffic Stop: Sheriff

The traffic stop took place Aug. 28 in Chicago Heights, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Obituary: Vickie Kehl-Ganz

Vickie was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to Robert and Mary Kehl.

Joyce Op-Ed: Storm Recovery Shows the Strength of Working Together

In this month’s column, Sen. Joyce discusses the response to another round of damaging storms,

Granddog’s Nudge Leads Chicago Heights Woman To Lifesaving Cancer Diagnosis

Advocate Health Care patient shares how a labradoodle named Zeki helped doctors discover melanoma.

South Suburban Community Group Donates School Supplies to Matteson School District 162

Making Disciples Boys Mentoring Program continues seven-year partnership supporting District 162 students and families

Dr. Blondean Y. Davis Honored as Educator of the Year by America's Big Sisters Foundation

Southland College Prep CEO and Matteson School District 162 Superintendent honored for decades of educational leadership

Pipefitters Local 597 Helps Glenwood Academy With Storm Clean-up

The group sent more than 60 apprentices to assist with clean-up efforts.

Freelance Photographer Accused Of Impersonating A Firefighter/EMS Worker At Crete House Fire

Todd Sherman, 53, is accused of rolling up to a Crete house fire in May with illegal emergency lights on his private vehicle, Crete PD said

Community Resource Fair Helps Glenwood Families Recover After Recent Storms

Nicor Gas and local partners connected more than 260 households with food, assistance programs and recovery resources.

50 Bodies Found Stacked At Another Facility Owned By Man Behind Shuttered Chicago Heights Crematory

A Chicago facility where nearly 60 decomposing bodies were found is registered to the same man behind Heights Crematory.

Sauk Village Woman, 20, ID'd As Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-394: Medical Examiner

A woman killed in a hit-and-run early Monday has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner.

Woman Killed In Hit-and-Run On I-394: State Police

The woman was struck by a car just after midnight Monday, state police said.

Crete Woman, 32, Shot Husband In Chest, Dropped Him Off At Hospital: Sheriff

Capricia Price has been charged after police said she shot her husband in the chest July 28.

Beneath a Darkening Sky: Watching Nature Unleash Its Power from My Front Porch

A Peaceful Evening Changed in an Instant

Woman Who Killed Bicyclist In Hit-And-Run Found With Help Of Flock Cameras: Police

Steger woman, 60, is charged with aggravated DUI and several other charges in the July 21 hit-and-run.

Chicago Heights Man, 22, Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges After Traffic Stop: Sheriff

The man was stopped July 13 after not using a turn signal, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Powerful Themes, Iconic Songs: Chicago Heights Theatre Group Stages Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill'

Rose Theatrics will put on Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical weekends beginning July 31 and ending Aug. 9.

Glenwood Man, 50, Arrested Within Hours Of Road Rage Shooting On I-94: State Police

The man reportedly shot at a car after a road rage incident escalated, state police said Monday.

Following the Haze: A Morning Drive Through Chicago’s South Suburbs

From Chicago Heights to Harvey, wildfire smoke turned familiar roads into hazy reminders of our shared skies.

Beneath a Hazy Sky: Finding Peace While the Air Feels Heavy

A Chicago Heights writer reflects on wildfire smoke, quiet neighborhoods, and the reminder that even hidden skies still hold hope.

More Conversations Are Happening—But Are Relationships Actually Growing?

A local columnist explores modern relationships through honest conversations and thoughtful reflections.

Nicor Gas Recognized as District Partner by Brookwood School District 167

Recognition highlights ongoing collaboration to support students, families and community initiatives across the district.

10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Apartment Fire In Lansing, Illinois

The medical examiner's office identified the child as 10-year-old Braelyn Stewart of Dolton.

More Conversations Are Happening—But Are Relationships Actually Growing?

In an age of constant texting, many singles are asking the same question: When does conversation become a real relationship?