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Chicago Heights, Illinois is located in Cook County. Zip codes in Chicago Heights, IL include 60411, and 60412. The median home price in Chicago Heights is $70,600. More Chicago Heights information.

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18 hrs ago | Patch.com

What's Hot From Redbox: May 18-25

Thinking of staying in tonight? Maybe renting a movie? Chicago Heights Patch is showing off the top Redbox DVD rentals in town this week! These popular flicks might be hard to find.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Elburn Herald

WCC names Kiefer Outstanding Faculty Member for 2013

Waubonsee Community College Associate Professor of Political Science and History Richard Kiefer knew fairly early on that he wanted to teach-he just didn't think he'd be doing it at the college level.

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Patch.com

Blazing Trojans Volleyball Camp Offered to Current, Future Players

Chicago Heights girls volleyball players looking to hone their skills before next season need not look any further.

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Thu May 23, 2013

Eater

Wire: New mk Pastry Chef; Bergstein's NY Deli Coming to Hyde Park; More

Lisa Bonjour is the new mk pastry chef, taking over for the departed Stephanie Mazzone .

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Crete-Monee Record-Monitor

'Generation Green' Electronic Recycling At Marian

Generation Green, a student-run recycling program at Marian Catholic High School, sponsored the second annual Community Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday, May 11, at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.

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Patch.com

Burning Issues: Cars Fires Afflict the Heights

THURSDAY, MAY 16 Suddenly, A Car Fire A fire started in the engine of a 2000 block of Buick LeSabre while it was at a mechanic, according to a report.

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Patch.com

Sister of Chicago Heights Mayor Named to School District 170 Board

The newest member of Chicago Heights School District 170's board is the sister of Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez, Sun-Times Media reports .

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Wed May 22, 2013

Crete-Monee Record-Monitor

Steger-South Chicago Heights Library News

Hispanic Adult Book Discussion will be held on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m., in the library's media room.

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Patch.com

Area Storm Chaser Faces 'Finger of God' in Oklahoma Tornado

Danny Neal can scratch seeing an EF5 tornado off his list. The Evergreen Park storm chaser came within a mile of the "finger of God" twister before it entered the western section of Moore, OK, on Monday afternoon.

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Patch.com

Messing with Your Rides, May 22

May 15: The front windshield of a 2007 Pontiac G6 parked in the 1300 block of Otto Boulevard was damaged, according to a report.

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Patch.com

1 Dead in Weekend Liquor Store Shooting; Police Investigating Witness Accounts

Police continue to search for information about a shooting Friday night outside of a Chicago Heights liquor store in which one man was killed and two others were wounded.

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Patch.com

Teen Tears Up Talking about Relay for Life Inspiration

Like many young people, 14-year-old Bailey McGrath has spent some time making friendship bracelets by hand.

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Patch.com

What Should Go Here? Vacant Store in Olympia Plaza

Olympia Plaza in Chicago Heights is the home of several thriving businesses, including takeout food restaurants and shopping locations.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Southtown Star

Newest SD 170 board member is sister of Chicago Heights mayor

The board voted May 13 to appoint Elizabeth Nevarez to the board, according to Supt.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

What's Hot From Redbox: May 11-18

Thinking of staying in tonight? Maybe renting a movie? Chicago Heights Patch is showing off the top Redbox DVD rentals in town this week! These popular flicks might be hard to find.

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Patch.com

Got D206 Grad Tickets? Need Grad Tickets? Let's Talk

As the school year nears an end and graduation plans begin to take shape, some Chicago Heights residents with students graduating from Bloom and Bloom Trail high schools are starting to wonder: 'Do I have enough tickets to graduation?' The dilemma is a very real problem for some residents, who wish to bring either the entire family, or entire ... (more)

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Patch.com

Mother Believes Daughter, Son-in-Law Dead after Chicago Heights Fire

Two are dead after an overnight fire broke out in a home in the 200 block of East 24th Street in Chicago Heights, the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Patch.com

Police Investigating Shooting Near Liquor Store

Chicago Heights police are investigating a shooting near the intersection of 23rd Street and Chicago Road.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Southtown Star

Man fatally shot in Chicago Heights

Joshua Garcia was shot and killed in the 2300 block of Chicago Road, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Southtown Star

Mother fears daughter, son-in-law died in Chicago Heights fire

Everlina Hill sat on nearby steps, crying and praying, as she waited for official word of what she suspects in her heart: that her daughter and son-in-law died in an early morning fire in their Chicago Heights home.

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