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0 Real Estate Exploring new digs in Chicago Heights? See the local homes now on the market near you. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Using the internet to shop for a home can be a somewhat inefficient experience. To get a true feeling for a house, you really have to see it in person. That's where open houses come in handy: No more bumbling around in the dark! Ready to start hunting? To jump-start your search, we've put together a list of the two most recent open houses scheduled in the Chicago Heights area. That way, you can get a feel for the current offerings before making the big decision. Check out the addresses, photos, prices and bedroom/bath information for all properties listed — including one in the Sauk Village area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $200,000, and another in the Sauk Village area with 3 beds and 1 bath for $125,000. Looking for more photos and information? Just click on any … [Read more...] about Open Houses Planned In And Around The Chicago Heights Area: Check Out The Listings

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds continued their four-game series Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after tempers flared between the two NL Central clubs . Wednesday night, Chicago manager David Ross was ejected in the top of the ninth inning after Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom was hit in the arm by a pitch from Cincinnati reliever Hunter Strickland. Umpire Dan Merzel ejects Chicago Cubs manager David Ross in the ninth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park May 25, 2022, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Tensions between the two teams had been building since the inning before when Cubs reliever Rowan Wick buzzed Reds first baseman Joey Votto with a 93 mph fastball in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds continue series day after tempers flare, Cubs’ manager David Ross ejected

0 Schools Chicago Heights schools went into soft lockdown after a bomb threat at a nearby school. Steger reported a suspicious person near bus stops. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Steger School District No. 194 was placed on a soft lockdown Thursday afternoon following a report of a suspicious person watching students as they got off of school buses Wednesday. Chicago Heights District 170 was also placed on a soft lockdown at around 1 p.m. Thursday after a bomb threat was called into Carol Moseley Braun Elementary School in Calumet City. Police searched the campus and found nothing to indicate the threat was credible, according to reports. Following the District 170 lockdown, District 194 Superintendent David Frusher told parents in an email that the district would be going into a soft lockdown "out of an abundance of caution." On Wednesday, school officials released an … [Read more...] about Steger, Chicago Heights Schools Go Into Soft Lockdown After Threats

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. She knew every corner of Manhattan and had worked hard to build a community of friends. Living in a small apartment, she found her attitude shifting early in the coronavirus pandemic. After her brother accepted a job in Seattle in the summer of 2020, she decided to move there too. “It was fine until it wasn’t,” Im, 36, said of her time in New York. “The pandemic really changed my mindset about how I wanted to live or how I needed to live." Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. Between July 2020 and July 2021, New York lost more than 305,000 people, while Chicago and Los Angeles contracted by 45,000 residents and 40,000 people, respectively. San Francisco suffered the largest rate of decline, losing almost 55,000 … [Read more...] about US Census Bureau: Big city losses early in COVID pandemic

2 Crime & Safety Police departments across the south suburbs have responded by increasing patrols and reaching out to school administration. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Replies CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Multiple south suburban police departments have reacted to news of the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday. In Orland Park, extra police officers have been stationed at local schools since Wednesday. According to Commander Kenneth Rosinski, officers regularly conduct checks and walk-throughs of schools in the area. For the remainder of the week, Rosinski said, additional investigators and police administration will be at schools in Orland Park to maintain a presence. "We had a meeting with the fire department [Wednesday] morning to talk about our already planned upcoming rescue task force training that addresses our combined response to horrific events such as the one that happened in Uvalde yesterday," … [Read more...] about South Suburban Police Departments React To Texas Mass Shooting

0 Seasonal & Holidays As summer nears and school lets out, kids and adults alike are looking to get outside. This is Patch's list of where to go and what to do. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Posted Reply CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — As summer nears and school lets out, parents and children alike are looking to get outside. Here is Patch's roundup of the best forest preserves and nature centers throughout the state that offer programs all summer long. Cook County Forest Preserves of Cook County River Trail Nature Center Sand Ridge Nature Center Little Red School House Nature Center Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Emily Oaks Nature Center Busse Woods Will County Forest Preserves of Will County Pilcher Park Nature Center Sugar Creek Nature Preserve Plum Creek Nature Center Lake County Heller Nature Center Lake County Forest Preserve District Old School … [Read more...] about Illinois Forest Preserves, Nature Centers Summer Program Roundup

1 Arts & Entertainment From small town shows to Lollapalooza and other festivals, Illinois summer concerts are back in a big way. John Ferak , Patch Staff Posted Reply ACROSS ILLINOIS — Few things stir up the spirit of summer like the sounds of live music. Here's a roundup of the major concerts you can catch this summer throughout the Chicago area. Chicago's Lollapalooza Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole and Green Day are set to headline the four-day annual music festival when it returns to Grant Park in Chicago July 28-31. Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, KYGO round out the top of the bill acts. Concerts at Wrigley Field Dead & Company are returning to play at Wrigley Field on June 24-25, which is a Friday and Saturday. Originally scheduled for Aug. 29, the Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe show has been rescheduled for Friday, July 8. Zac Brown Band will play at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 9. … [Read more...] about Summer Concerts, Music Fests To See In Illinois In 2022

0 Pets Animal rescue organizations in your area put these pets up for adoption over the past week. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Looking to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Maybe it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many facilities in the Frankfort area are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages, sizes and breeds without a home throughout Illinois — and many are located in your area. On a search for your new four-legged companion? Consider looking around at a local rescue center like P Dot Aw Dot S Peoples Animal Welfare Society, where Pia the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from … [Read more...] about New Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption At Frankfort Area Shelters

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Health & Fitness Olympia Fields hospital's outpatient pharmacy offers convenient, affordable alternative to Chicago Southland residents Franciscan Health , Community Contributor Posted Reply A discharge from the hospital or a doctor's visit can come with lengthy instructions and medication lists needed for recovery at home. Being able to fill the prescriptions before leaving is one less worry for a patient and their caregivers. Providing patients with convenient and personalized service, the outpatient retail pharmacy is located within Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Both patients and members of the community can use the outpatient pharmacy, which accepts most insurance plans. It offers competitive pricing, the ability to transfer prescriptions and is the preferred, tier-one pharmacy for Franciscan Alliance employees. … [Read more...] about Franciscan Health outpatient retail pharmacy open to public

8 Crime & Safety A female employee was shot at the Walmart off Lincoln Highway in Olympia Fields on Saturday morning. Jeffrey Perkins , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL — A female employee was shot at the Walmart Supercenter off Lincoln Highway in Olympia Fields on Saturday morning, according to a report from FOX 32 Chicago. The shooting occurred shortly before 10 a.m., and the woman was taken to a hospital in good condition . There is no suspect in custody, according to the report. This story is being updated. Thank Reply Share To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items [email protected] . Employee Injured In Walmart Shooting In Olympia Fields: Report The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the … [Read more...] about Employee Injured In Walmart Shooting In Olympia Fields: Report