Students From CHSD170’s Washington-McKinley School Visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

A meeting with a survivor of the Terezin Concentration Camp profoundly affects the students

CHSD170's Washington-McKinley School Students Meet Darlin, the Renowned Service Dog

Students of different grade levels meet the dog to increase their understanding of social awareness and relationship skills

CHSD170’s Greenbriar School’s Kinder-Garden Club is a Huge Success

The after-school activity teaches students essential real world, social, and interpersonal skills

Woman Wins $100K in Lottery On Her Birthday

Jacqueline Robinson of Calumet City was the lucky winner of a 100X The Money instant ticket purchased in Chicago.

Bloom 206 and State of Illinois Lead Symposium on School Improvement

Illinois Center for School Improvement partnered with Bloom 206 to lead Symposium

DeLuca Passes Legislation Out of the House to Bring New Jobs and Development to Park Forest

State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed legislation in the house last week.

Powerball Winning Numbers: Wednesday, April 12 | UPDATE

Got your lottery ticket? The winning numbers are worth $60 million.

Young Dog Fights for Survival at South Suburban Humane Society

An extremely thin 4-month-old shih tzu mix with distressed eyes was brought to the shelter this week.

50 Years Ago When South Suburbs Were Buried in Snow, WCGO Delivered the News: LISTEN

Historic radio broadcasts from Jan. 27, 1967, show south suburban residents' can-do spirit during Great Chicago Blizzard.

Bloom 206 Brings Back Parent University for Second Year

The annual conference is aimed at building strong, positive relationships between parents of high school students and the school district.

DeLuca Hosts Successful Seminar Teaching Women Basic Self-Defense Techniques

Several area women learned self-defense in a class sponsored by State Rep. Anthony DeLuca

Chico Walker Talks Career, Cubs and Helping Others!

Former Chicago Cub and Olympia Fields resident, Chico Walker excited about Chicago baseball and helping out firefighters.

Sign's 'Grabby' Donald Trump Message Sparks Petition to Shut Down Indiana Bar

This is the second time this year a poltical message on the bar's outdoor sign has caused a fuss in Griffith, Indiana.

Marian Catholic Welcomes Motivational Speaker Pat Sullivan

Admission to the Oct. 18 event is free.

Tickets Still Available For Alicia's House Food Pantry Celebrity Dinner Tonight!

Come and spend an evening enjoying a Night to Remember Milt Pappas, friend of Alicia's House food pantry. Funds raised will help feed needy.

Back To School Supplies Needed For Low Income Students

Scott Reese founder of Christ Cares is looking to help students return to school with supplies needed. Asking for donations from the public.

How Two Boys Saved a Little Girl from an Alleged Kidnapper

...even as the man accused chased them with a gun.

Rocco Gets His Fire Shield

10-year-old cancer survivor Rocco Debergh gets his CHFD lieutenant badge from Chief Jeffrey Springer.

Founder of Christ Cares to Speak at National Day of Prayer Event in South Holland

Chicago Heights Pastor of the streets, Rev. Scott Reese will be the keynote speaker at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in South Holland.

5 Things to Do in Chicago Heights this Week

Patch gives you a look at the week ahead.

Dead Woman's Credit / From Lawyer to Looter / Crack-Price Squabble / Cancer-Stricken Girl's Dream Comes True

Week in Headlines: Couple finds sleeping man in garage / Pickup teeters on I-80 bridge / Engine design at Argonne / 'I'm no squatter'.

Rich East Shows Prom Wear at Fashion/Talent Show

Pretty Prom Dress Fashion and Talent Show was sponsored by the new Rich East Parent Booster Club

Community Closet Looking for Prom Dress Donations

Promapalooza 2016 will be held April 3 & April 10 for girls who would not have a dress for prom. Taking donations of dresses.

Author Begins Book Tour at Chicago Heights Library

Author of "Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's The Story of Pearl" will be signing books at Chicago Heights & Steger Public Libraries.

Tennis Hall of Famer Says Catholic Priest Molested Him: Patch PM

Squatters kicked out of house they took over | “Nasty” substitute teacher arrested | SNL’s Nora Dunn puts on a show | Live traffic reports.

Substitute Teacher Accused of Sex Assault: Patch PM

Cop accused of drunkenly driving squad into a pole | Sickly Dennis Hastert almost died | Beloved “shop dog” dies | Tonight’s traffic report.

This Smiling Baby-Killer Hopes for a Shorter Prison Stint: Patch PM

Melodie Gliniewicz indicted | Beer thief stole 1,600 cases of Miller | Netflix killer's lawyer gets snarky on Twitter | New Metra seats.

Holocaust Denier Kicked Off Illinois GOP Ballot Likes Trump: Patch PM

Don’t vote for Hillary, teacher’s obit pleads | Organ transplant plane slides off runway | Preschoolers with whooping cough | Traffic map.

A Judge, Her Son, a Girlfriend, Cocaine, Threats, Blacked-Out Police Reports, and a Lot of Questions: Patch PM

Mom helps homeless car dweller | Wheaton College faculty support hijab professor | Cambodian match-faker arrested | Tonight's traffic.

Rainy Days and Monday: One and the Same

Patchy fog and strong likelihood of rain to start your week. Here's a look ahead to help you plan.

Hero Dad Confronts 'Miley Cyrus Boys' Who Stomped on Him: Patch PM

Wedding rings lost 2 weeks after vows | Jet slides off runway at O’Hare (again) | Scratch-off ticket a $4 million winner | Tonight’s traffic

Local Kid's 2-Year Pledge to Michigan Snubbed by Coach Harbaugh: Patch PM

Wheaton College hate mail | Ice-cream scooper sings on "American Idol" | Can Head sets world record | Manly prostitutes busted in Naperville

Breastfeeding Mom Irate Over Request to Leave Gym: Patch PM

Baby taken in carjacking | Zika virus infects 2 Illinois women | Kate Hudson to visit Naperville | Couple with dementia lost and driving.

Fool in Love Lost $40,000 on Cambodian Bride Scam: Patch PM

Accused hatchet killer in court | Transgender billionaire puts up $2 million for special study | Trader Joe cashews recall | Today's traffic

Weepy Prostitute Who Knifed Schoolteacher Guilty of Bloody Murder: Patch PM

Tattoo-faced kiddie porn guy could get probation | Walmart announces many store closings | MLK Day freebies | Today's traffic and weather.

Gas-Station Clerk Punches Customer 11 Times Over 75 Cents: Patch PM

‘Don’t be stupid’ about the cold | Fake Islamic Center website investigated | Teacher demanded “unprotected sex” from hooker before killing.

Mom Wants to Keep Baby She Wrapped in Plastic Bag: Patch PM

Accused molester teacher performed sex acts on pizza man | Children’s cough medicine recall | Geneva teen wins spot on ‘American Idol’

Teacher Accused of Choking Student Just 'Joking': Patch PM

6th grader catches sub watching porn | Mom of 6 reported missing | Dog rescued from icy pond | McD burger too expensive for one woman.

Snotty Woman Sneezes Her Way into Jail: Patch PM

Schizophrenic shot by police near school | 9-patty burger coming soon | 17-ton truck rolls over veteran graves | Tonight's traffic info.

Giant Chicago Igloo Mystifies All Who Pass By: Patch PM

Coked-snorting Dad crashed plane, killed his daughter | Wheaton College ready to fire hijab prof | Body-armored man shot by cops near school