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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL - A shooting that wounded two men in a busy Chicago Heights intersection Friday afternoon is believed to be gang-related, police said in a news release. The victims, a 19-year-old man and 18-year-old man both from Sauk Village, were found inside a black 2000 Infiniti vehicle at the intersection of Chicago and Joe Orr roads on Friday, Jan. 11 at 4:01 p.m. Both victims were shot in the abdomen and shoulders and taken to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields with non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with pertinent information about the shooting should call the Chicago Heights Police Department Detective Division at 708-756-6422. <figure data-aspectratio="4:3"><iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2987.2484710532!2d-87.64628624960223!3d41.52055817915024!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880e19139027bf8f%3A0xf4eb78ab049436e0!2sChicago+Rd+%26+Joe+Orr+Rd%2C+Chicago+Heights%2C+IL+60411!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1547441213932"></iframe></figure> Image via Shutterstock

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL - A shooting that wounded two men in a busy Chicago Heights intersection Friday afternoon is believed to be gang-related, police said in a news release. The victims, a 19-year-old man and 18-year-old man both from Sauk Village, were found inside a black 2000 Infiniti vehicle at the intersection of Chicago and Joe Orr roads on Friday, Jan. 11 at 4:01 p.m.

Both victims were shot in the abdomen and shoulders and taken to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields with non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with pertinent information about the shooting should call the Chicago Heights Police Department Detective Division at 708-756-6422.

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Shop and Dine for a Cause with the Cancer Support Center sponsored by the Homewood Business AssociationShop and Dine for a Cause at participating Homewood Business Association businesses on May 28th , 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
<hr>The Homewood Business Association (HBA), a 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to announce that the Cancer Support Center (CSC) has been selected as the recipient of its 2026 community fundraiser ‘Shop and Dine for a Cause’. This annual initiative brings together local businesses and the community to support a Homewood‑based not‑for‑profit organization.
Participating HBA retailers and restaurants will donate 10% of each purchase directly to the Cancer Support Center. Shoppers and diners must indicate at checkout that their purchase is in support of CSC for the donation to apply.
This fundraiser is designed to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Support Center all while expanding visibility and strengthening the impact of both nonprofit organizations within the community.
“We’re so excited and grateful to be selected by the Homewood Business Association as the beneficiary of the Shop and Dine for a Cause fundraiser,” said Kristen Kolwelter, Executive Director of the Cancer Support Center. “This feel‑good community initiative helps us keep doing what we love—providing welcoming, supportive programs at no cost for anyone impacted by cancer.”
How to Participate? Shop, stamp, and win! Pick-up your passport at participating businesses. Visit participating locations to collect stamps with each purchase. Drop off your passport at your final stop for a chance to win HBA gift cards worth over $150—more stamps mean more chances to win!*Participants must mention they are shopping or dining in support of the Cancer Support Center for the donation to be applied.
Representatives from the Cancer Support Center will be at select stores from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share programming information such as nutrition support, art therapy, and counseling. These programs and more are part of CSC’s six Pillars and are offered at no cost to anyone impacted by cancer: Child and Family Programs; Counseling and Stress Management; Fitness and Physical Wellness; Education and Networking; and Body Image Assistance. 
Homewood Business Association – Shopping and Dining for a Cause 
Participating Businesses
Stores 
Art 4 Soul 
Beyond the Book 
Gaia’s Market &amp; Refillery 
Loulou Belle 
UpsaDaisy Boutique 
The Village Door 
The Villager Gift Shop
Restaurants 
Bergstein’s NY Deli 
Copper Still Martini Lounge
Dairy Queen 
Grady’s Snack and Dine
<hr>About the Cancer Support Center:
The Cancer Support Center provides free emotional, educational, and practical support to anyone impacted by cancer—at any stage of the journey. With locations in Homewood and Mokena, along with virtual programming, the Center ensures individuals and families can access care wherever they are.
Through a comprehensive range of evidence-based services including, counseling, support groups, nutrition and wellness programs, educational workshops, and resources for children, families, and caregivers, the Cancer Support Center addresses the full scope of the cancer experience. Programs are led by licensed professionals and experienced subject matter experts, creating a trusted space for connection, healing, and empowerment.
For more than 30 years, the Cancer Support Center has served as a vital community resource, removing barriers by offering all services at no cost. This work is made possible through the generosity of donors, partners, and volunteers who believe that no one should face cancer alone.
Learn more or support the mission at <a href="https://www.cancersupportcenter.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.cancersupportcenter.org</a>
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Contact:
Allisa Opyd 
Development Coordinator
<a href="mailto:aopyd@cancersupportcenter.org">aopyd@cancersupportcenter.org</a>
847-814-1862

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