Marian Milestone: Dave Mattio Gets 250th Career Coaching Win

The Spartans knocked off crosstown rival Bloom Township 21-13 on Friday night and locked up win No. 250 for coach Dave Mattio.

Football: Second-Half Surge Propels Marian Past Bloom

Marian Catholic 21, Bloom Township 13: The Spartans scored three touchdowns in the second half to close out the year with a victory in the battle for bragging rights in The Heights.

What Does Glen Giannetti's Retirement Mean for Bloom District 206? Let's Talk

He was a math teacher and a superintendent to two school districts rooted in Chicago Heights.

Bloom Band to Raise Money With Chili Cook-Off

Residents are welcome to enter the cook-off or pay $5 for unlimited tastes at the event.

Girls Golf: Marian Catholic's Brick Ties for Seventh in Class AA Girls State Tourney

Marian Catholic senior Sylvie Brick wasn't about to let a big wind spoil her final two days of high school golf. She tied for seventh in the Class AA state tournament. Her work led Marian Catholic to a sixth-place finish.

Girls Golf: Marian Catholic Places Second in Sectional, Advances to Class AA State Tournament

Marian Catholic bunched three golfers in tight pack to nab a second-place finish in the Class AA Marist Sectional on Monday at Oak Oak Country Club. Lincoln-Way West freshman Alexis Biedrzycki shot 76 and was one of five Patch individual qualifiers.

Marian Catholic Election Winners, Prairie State Car Donations: Announced

A quick roundup of the announcements posted on Chicago Heights Patch this week.

Eight Chicago Heights Students Elected to Marian Catholic Council: Cool News

The school released the list of students, along with the graduating years.

Girls Golf: Brick, Veazey Power Marian to Class AA Regional Title

Marian Catholic senor Sylvia Brick edged junior Bree Veazey in a playoff to claim medalist honors in the Class AA Homewood-Flossmoor Regional at Coyote Run. Together, the two led the Spartans to the team title.

District 170 Turns Used Clothes into Useful Revenue

Chicago Heights District 170 partners up with USAgain to collect textiles and shoes.

Prairie State Students Make Basement Breakthrough: Cool News

Students at Prairie State College have been taking a free class that teaches useful skills, such as painting and drywall installation.

Football Photo Gallery: Rich Central Victory Adds to Homecoming Fun

Olympians' 21-13 victory over Rich South is just part of a festive night for the home crowd.

In Time of Need, Jasmin Thames Finds Support in Rich Central Volleyball Camp

Rich Central volleyball standout Jasmin Thames pushes on in the days and weeks following the death of her father, Craig Thames. She pictures him watching her play from a new perch in the stands high above and pushes herself to meet his expectations.

District 170 Supt. Discusses Possible 'Million-Dollar' Deficit

District 170 Superintendent Thomas Amadio spoke with Chicago Heights Patch about this year’s budget and how the district could be impacted if the state doesn’t make the last two payments of general state aid.

Girls Golf Photo Gallery: Marian Catholic Swings Past H-F, Mother McAuley

Sylvie Brick and Bree Veazey share medalist honors as Spartans roll to victory in girls golf triangular at Flossmoor Country Club.

Rich 227 Could Spend Thousands on Connecting with Community

Rich District 227 board members figure out ways to help students achieve and be successful in their academics.

Rich 227 Board Strives to Improve Student Achievement

Attendance and health initiatives are among the plans the Rich Township High School District 227 Board are implementing.

On Their Game: Rich Central Tennis Tandem White and Whitten Are Quite the Pair

Rich Central's Rhejass White and Brandi Whitten pulled out a gutsy extra set win in No. 1 doubles play against Kankakee on Tuesday.

Blazing Trojans Band Hits All the Right Notes

The Bloom Township Blazing Trojans marching band plays during halftime of the homecoming football game against Rich Central.

Athlete of the Week: Bloom QB Blackful Shows His Versatility

Blazing Trojans quarterback LaVante Blackful accounted for more than 300 yards of total offense and four touchdowns against Rich Central.

Matteson Business Owner Honored at Prairie State College

Craig Stern was given the Michael R. Monteleone Community Service Award.

Suspected Child Abduction Attempt Near Chicago Heights School

A note sent home with kids Monday details a possible attempted abduction over the weekend.

Marian Catholic Boys Soccer Rolls in Lincoln-Way Invite

Spartans go undefeated in pool play and move on to the semifinal round of the invitational on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Lincoln-Way North.

Bloom Township High School Remembers Its Own on 9/11

Bloom ROTC pays tribute to three lives during the annual 9/11 remembrance

Chicago Heights Dist. 170 Could Be Hit with Six-Figure Deficit: Superintendent

Building updates, upcoming events and a recycling program were among the other items discussed during Tuesday night’s board meeting.

Back to School: Post Your First Day Photos Here!

Sign on to Patch and post photos from the big day.

Return of the Wonderful Whiz Kids

The kids are headed back to school this week. Let's give them some community encouragement

10 Years After 9/11, Patrick Murphy's Life Continues to Be Celebrated

The memory of the Chicago Heights and Flossmoor native who died in the attack on the Pentagon is kept alive by his family, friends and Marian Catholic High School.

Bloom Township, Crime Commission Send Kids Back to School: Photo Gallery

The Township and the Illinois State Crime Commission Police Athletic League hosted it's annual Back to School Event at Prairie State College on Saturday.

Two More Back to School Events in Chicago Heights

If you still haven't done your back to school shopping and hair cutting, save money and have fun by attending one of these local events!

Prairie State Grad Wins Community Service Award and Scholarship

Adriana Popovich may have graduated, but she's not done scooping up accolades from the school.

Dist. 206 Board Welcomes Good News on Budget

Budget figures, insurance plan and building maintenance are among the items discussed at Monday night's Bloom Township H.S. board meeting.

Three Free Back to School Events This Weekend

Chicago Heights Patch knows of three awesome events that will make the return to school easier on mom and dad's wallet.

St. Paul's Lutheran School Introduces New Programs

Registration at the parochial school continues through Aug. 22.

Bloom Students Finish Up Six-Week Summer Course

The six-week summer Reaching Algebra Math Program was offered to incoming freshmen at both Bloom High in Chicago Heights and Bloom Trail High School in Steger to enhance their mathematics skills in preparation for the start of the District 206 school year

Bloom Art Teacher Awarded for Bringing 'The Dinner Party' to the Classroom

Deborah Filbin incorporated a massive work of art by Judy Chicago into a history-driven curriculum.

Rich District Reform Board Members: We Own It?

The three "reform members" of Rich SD 227 found out the school board already bought a 'fixer-upper' building and placed the district in debt through 2022 to renovate it.

Washington Etiquette Class Interviewed for TV

The girls will appear in a public service announcement.

District 170 Eighth Graders Graduate: Viewfinder

As students from School District 170 prepare for high school, all 9 schools celebrated together in the courtyard at Bloom.

Garfield Students Help Heights Company Design Greenhouse and Terrace: Whiz Kids

Rhodia Silica Systems partnered with School District 170 for the three month project.