One item in last week's police blotter revealed the kind side of a former cop after he stopped a thief, June 20. What he did next was commendable.
Karla Fiaoni does not sugarcoat her views. Chicago Heights' former top cop recently visited a local church, delving into her positions on some of the most divisive topics in America.
Heights Police made the long run down Chicago Road in support of the Special Olympics. They provided Patch with photos of the fun.
Check out video of your Chicago Heights Police running their leg of the Torch Run.
After 36 years in law enforcement, Camilli says it's time to focus on other things.
Check out three intriguing events taking place in Chicago Heights this week.
Newly drawn maps bring Hutchinson's district into some of Frankfort and New Lenox, allowing Frankfort resident Tuck Marshall a shot at her seat.
The annual Memorial Day service at Veterans Mound brings out veterans, residents and elected officials as they remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service.
Check out Boots the dog. She's our featured pet of the week.
Heights elected officials said kind words about the late mayor in a ground-breaking ceremony last week.
A topic of much discussion at the Olympia Fields Park District, Tolentine Park is complete.
An afternoon ground-breaking ceremony brought out the friends and family of the late Mayor of Chicago Heights.
Prairie State College submitted a story earlier this week that shows how powerful the desire to be successful can be.
As she prepares graduate, Radiance Walker has paved the way for three of her family members to do the same.
How did this Crete man make headlines in Chicago Heights and Flossmoor? By cutting out the middle man.
Check out the expanding roster of bloggers who share their news and views on Chicago Heights Patch.
Mace DeVries says his anger got the best of him when he told a fellow moviegoer to turn off her "damn cell phone."
The Chicago Heights Park District hopes to turn Mother's Day into Mother's Weekend.
The owner of Imperial Automotive Repair said he was overwhelmed when he saw how many people took to Patch to support his business.
This property was a topic of debate months ago. What kind of business would you like to see here?
We look back at our first-ever community tour through the combined crew of staff and readers that makes this all possible.
Having housed multiple eateries in recent years, could this location be primed for a change?
The best thing about Patch is you, and we love it when you post information that the community cares about (or should). Here's a roundup of announcements submitted by Patch readers this week.
Even if you don't have any fines on your library card, it's always good to know you're helping to feed someone with no other means.
Fernando Desiderio hopes his youth program will lower drop-out rates and raise ambitions among kids on the south side of Chicago Heights.
We've got three events, added by Patch users, that may be fun for the kids this weekend.
Buying a home can be incredibly complicated. This Tuesday there will be some folks at the library eager to explain how it all works.
Michelle Rodriguez is taking a unique approach to the cover art for her upcoming "Phantom of the Opera" collection.
The League of Women Voters and an elected official have already said there needs to be a trauma center south of Oak Lawn. Now a 15th District Senate candidate is adding to the discussion.
She's been hitting the local business to make them aware of her cause.
Lance Cpl. Christopher Mann was welcomed home with an escort provided by Chicago Heights, Olympia Fields and Park Forest police.
Bloom Trail's NJROTC performed a rifle exhibition in front of 5,000 fans during halftime at the Sears Centre Arena Feb. 24, as Arena Football's Chicago Slaughter faced the Lehigh Valley Steel Hawks.
Most of the snow hit the northwest suburbs, sparing Chicago Heights.
A look back over what got Heights Patch readers talking.