CHSD170's Greenbriar School Students Earn Lions Club Recognition

The four students, Nevaeh Carbajal, Elizabeth Lopez, Stevie McDonald, and Esmeralda Mendoza, were honored for their "Peace Poster" efforts

Students at CHSD170's Washington-McKinley School Honor Veterans

Staff member Primo Zartuche shared with students the memories of his experience as a U. S. Marine stationed in the South Pacific

CHSD170 Parents Attend the First BPAC Meeting of the School Year

The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee's (BPAC) Spanish Literacy Event is an overwhelming success!

CHSD170 Continues to Partner With the Illinois Reading Council

A Parent Academy Literacy/STEM event at Garfield School kicks off the second year with the IRC to engage families in the education process

Charles DeLoach, III, Honored as an Illinois Student Laureate

The graduate of Chicago Heights School District 170 earned recognition for his academic and extracurricular excellence

Richton Park Veterans Day Parade Ends With Ceremony

The event Saturday morning begins at Southland College Prep Charter High School and travels along Sauk Trail.

1st-graders at SD170's Roosevelt School Honor Dia de los Muertos

The three classes joined with family and friends to celebrate the tradition revered in the Mexican culture

Chicago Heights Cops Are Growing Beards For Charity

Police officers are raising money for children at the Shriners Hospital in Chicago.

Dolton Man Went 2 Months Without Knowing He Was A Millionaire

James Rucker carried around a lottery ticket worth more than $1 million for weeks until he realized he hit the jackpot.

Marian Catholic Collecting Supplies and You Can Help

Bottled water, luggage, pet food, garbage bags and hand sanitizer is being collected at Marian Catholic High School.

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The Chicago Heights Fire Department Visited the Schools of District 170 In Celebration of National Fire Prevention Week

The presentations at the schools stressed the importance of fire prevention and safety planning, strategies, and techniques

SD170's Allison Fansher Recognized by the IESA for Her Outstanding Sportsmanship and Compassion

The coach was recognized for her acts of kindness in a letter submitted to the IESA by game official Sean Lamb

Local Author Anna Ames Earns Praise With Her Latest Work, "Can You Hear Me In Heaven?"

Ames draws on both personal and professional experiences to create a work on explaining the death of a loved one to young readers

394 Blocked After 5-Car Crash Near US-30 In Sauk Village

The southbound lanes of Illinois Route 394 are blocked during the Thursday morning rush hour.

CHSD170's STEM Magnet Academy Students Touch the Skies During Their Second Annual Rocket Launch Event

The academy's eighth-grade students conducted the activity as part of their Project Lead the Way engineering classes

Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago Heights

The winner of the Illinois Lottery midday drawing on Saturday bought the ticket at the Stop & Go on Chicago Road.

Marian Catholic Shows Spirit During Homecoming Pep Rally

Students and teachers celebrate Marian Catholic Spirit Week. Doors Open to the Community for Open House on October 11th to show off Marian

South Suburban High Schoolers to Get Up-Close Look at Manufacturing

Students from 18 high schools will get advice from area manufacturers and take mid-day tours of the businesses’ facilities.

Trains Won't Stop At University Park Metra Station This Weekend

Delays are possible throughout the Metra Electric District line on Saturday and Sunday as work is done near the University Park stop.

Bernie's Book Bank of Chicago Continues to Support CHSD170 Students With Thousands of Books to Spark a Love of Literacy

School district students and staff applaud Bernie's Books for its altruistic gift of high-quality, high-interest literature

South Chicagoland Yogis to Conduct a "THIS IS YOGI" Disaster Relief Fundraiser

The October 7th event at Frankfort's Roma Sports Club will benefit disaster relief efforts in Texas and Florida

State Rep. 'Saved My Teaching Dream' With Budget Vote: Letter

Western Illinois University student Erique Johnson of Chicago Heights says Rep. Anthony DeLuca helped save his dream of becoming a teacher.

Alicia's House 15th Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Coming Up September 9th

Be a part of golf outing or dinner and help Alicia's House fight hunger in the south suburbs. Actor Scott L. Schwartz returns this year.

South Suburban Humane Society Takes In Dogs From Gulf Shelters

The animal shelter in Chicago Heights is helping animal shelters in the Houston area save pets after Hurricane Harvey.

Marian Catholic High School to Host 28th Annual Endowment Golf Classic

Still openings for golfers for this outing to raise funds for scholarships. Dinner also available for non-golfers. Great items up for bid

CHSD170 Administrator Gretchen Sutherland to Join Hundreds of Participants in an Upcoming Susan G. Komen 60-Mile Walk

The San Diego event will assist in raising funds to battle breast cancer

Photo Gallery: Marian Catholic High School band Performs At Guaranteed Rate Field

Marian Catholic High School marching band performed the Star Wars Theme Song and the National Anthem at Sox Park during Star Wars night.

Grand Opening of Music School Saturday August 26th in Matteson

World renowned guitarist Eric Mantel gives back and saves the music

Solar Eclipse Event Planned At Prairie State

Participants can view the eclipse from the college’s butterfly garden through protective eye gear.

Low-Income Suburb Home To Youth Baseball Field

Many organizations united to bring a home baseball field to the kids of Ford Heights.

Tyler Ulis Has Inaugural Camp at Marian Catholic High School

Phoenix Suns Point Guard brings his Tyler Ulis Foundation back home

The Chicago Heights Southside Cruisers Mark Their 20th Anniversary of Service to South Suburban Communities

The club continues to provide entertainment, raise funds, and offer help to worthwhile endeavors and people throughout the Southside area

Police Chief Starts 'Dance Off' During National Night Out | VIDEO

The always entertaining Park Forest Police Department showed off the moves of Police Chief Peter Green.

Street Dance Fundraiser Planned To Benefit Tim Jones

A day-long event in Chicago Heights next month will raise money for the rehabilitation of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones.

State Rep. Anthony Deluca's Annual Veteran's Picnic Photo Gallery

Many veterans attended the 80th District annual Vet's Picnic sponsored by Rep. Anthony DeLuca.

Chicago Heights Cops Sued Over Police Chase That Injured Motorcyclist

Multiple police officers are accused of not using sirens during a pursuit of a car theft suspect in the south suburbs last year.

Franciscan Health Chicago Heights Sued For Negligence

Couple alleges health group did not properly access condition of Joan Jefferson before surgery.

Bloom Trail High School Graduates Receive Over $10 Million in Scholarships

Bloom Trail Graduates make a mark among Bloom Trail Alumni

Bloom High School Celebrates Three Valedictorians and $12 Million in Scholarships

Teachers applaud the 2017 graduates as they get their diplomas.