Mayor Gonzalez Fed Up with Tree Removal Delays

Gonzalez slowed down the Monday city council meeting to express his annoyance with the amount of time it's taking to contract a company for the program.

Chuck Panici Says Book About His Trial Could Contain False Information

After reading about the release of Michael Volpe's book, Panici contacted Patch to clarify a few things.

Jackson Bound for Mayo Clinic, says Bobby Rush

Likening Jesse Jackson Jr. to injured Bulls superstar Derrick Rose, Congressman Bobby Rush says no one should be calling for Jackson's return to duty now.

Former Heights Mayor Chuck Panici's Criminal Trial Revisited in New Book

The author of the new book has agreed to release the first chapter for Patch readers and Heights residents to review this Friday.

Jackson Still Favored by Voters in Latest 2nd District Poll

An FBI investigation and the mental health drama surrounding U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. have not threatened his re-election to Congress, according to a poll released today.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Reaches Out to Constituents by Phone and Seeks Patience

The beleaguered congressman sends an automated phone message to his district in which he says, "I am human." The Rev. Jackson says his son will head for the hospital soon.

City Council Could Reject All Bids for Tree Removal Services

The Chicago Heights City Council meets Monday, Oct. 22, with several items on the agenda.

Will County GOP Says Jesse Jackson Jr. Should Drop Out of Congressional Race

The Chicago Democrat is the subject of two federal investigations and was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder earlier this year.

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Under Criminal Investigation for Campaign Spending

The Wall Street Journal says the federal government is investigating the congressman's campaign spending.

City Council Meeting Cancelled and Rescheduled

The city council meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15, has been moved.

Last Chance to Register to Vote: Tuesday

Suburban Cook County residents face a Tuesday deadline to register for the Nov. 6 election. Here's everything you need to know.

City Council Approves New Police Cars, Stipend for Police and Fire Board

At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Chicago Heights City Council approved the purchase of 15 new police cars and an annual $!,000 stipend for its Police and Fire Board with two unanimous votes.

City Council Unanimously Approves Allied Contract

At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Chicago Heights City Council approved the transfer of the city's waste disposal contract from Skyline Disposal to Allied Waste Transportation Inc. in a unanimous vote.

City Hits Impasse In Hammond Water Negotiations

The City of Chicago Heights has filed state and federal complaints against Hammond, Ind., over the rates Hammond is asking for in negotiations to renew the water purchasing contract.

Chicago Heights Police Could Get 15 New Cars

The Chicago Heights City Council meets Monday, Oct. 1, with several items on the agenda.

West Nile Virus Claims First Life in Suburban Cook County

An elderly person who died of West Nile Virus lived in the county's southern district, county health officials said.

FLU SHOTS

"ABC's of Medicare and Part D Open Enrollment"

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Checks Out of the Mayo Clinic

The congressman's chief of staff confirmed Jackson is home with his family.

Heights Fall Festival of Sister Cities Begins Friday

The weekend-long event will kick off with carnival rides Friday evening.

FLU SHOTS

Cook County Medication Take-Back Program

Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program

Ald. Deabel 4th Ward Meeting

Ald. Deabel 4th Ward Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Cook County Government Online Town Hall Meeting

Free Electronics Recycling Collection in Chicago Heights

Yellow Dot Program

Learn How to Register Voters

The ACLU Presents: The Freedom to Marry and Religious Liberty Discussion: Using religion to discriminate in Illinois

Ald. Deabel 4th Ward Neighborhood Watch

Night at the Races

Chicago Heights 4th Annual Citywide Clean-Up

4th Ward Neighborhood Garage Sales

4th Ward Earth Day Clean Up

New Committee Considers Opening Warming Shelter in Senior Center

Could the Senior Center work as a warming center? The South Chicago Heights government seems to think so.

Alderman Candidate Suspects 'Political Agendas' After Being Booted from Ballot

Art Wiggins says he should have stayed on the ballot because no one challenged him. The City's corporate counsel says Wiggins just didn't follow the rules.

South Chicago Heights to Share Ambulances with Park Forest

The village board made the final decision on the agreement Monday.

Alleys a Concern in Today's Post-Blizzard Plowing

The blizzard left quite an aftermath, with residents snowed into alleys and plow trucks fighting sidestreet snow.

Voters Will Decide If New Rec Center is Worth the Money

Voters in Olympia Fields will decide whether a new recreational facility at Bicentennial Park is worth an increase property tax.