Palos Heights News

Daniel Sieczka , 30, is wanted on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Rev. Rod Reinhart church plants a rose bush in a garden at St. Joseph and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Blue Island, Illinois, Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Palos Heights middle school teacher Maureen Oleskiewicz was such an avid fan of Chicago sports that she instituted spirit days for students to dress up in support of local teams, including her beloved Cubs, Blackhawks and Bears.

Candlelight Bowl: Lincolnway Special Recreation Association is hosting a candlelight bowl fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. May 17 at Laraway Lanes in New Lenox to raise funds for its TITANS program, a day program that fosters independence through life and social activities for individuals 18 and older.

MONDAY, MAY 6 Zero Tolerance Charge Helena J. Pena, 19, of the 300 block of West 65th Street, Burr Ridge, was charged with zero tolerance, illegal screeching of tires, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without proof of insurance, according to a report.

Think you can write a funny caption to go with this photo for May 13? Send in yours by noon May 16, and we'll be the judge.

A former Southwest Chicago Christian High music teacher pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a pair of his students.

Salem Abedalrof , 58, is wanted on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Palos Heights middle school teacher Maureen Oleskiewicz was such an avid fan of Chicago sports that she instituted spirit days for students to dress up in support of local teams, including her beloved Cubs, Blackhawks and Bears.

Looking for a job in the area? Patch is at your service. It's no secret that times are tough, but we're keeping our eyes peeled for local employment opportunities.

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a resume, hitting the streets looking for "Help Wanted" signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone.

Road construction season in the Southland this year will see the completion of one major project while another gets under way.

Shepard High School 's youth football camp will be held Sunday afternoon at the high school football field.

Registration is due before Friday for B'nai Yehuda Beth Sholom's Homelessness in the South Suburbs presentation at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at 1424 W. 183rd St., Homewood.

Katrina Roberts , 38, is wanted on a charge of retail theft. Her last known address was in the 7300 block of 127th Street, Palos Hills.

New Lenox Fire Protection District fished a car out of the pond at Lincoln-Way Central High School.

Law enforcement agencies all over the country are looking to collect clamp down on one of the most plentiful sources of potentially dangerous drugs - your medicine cabinet.

Former major league pitcher Braden Looper last month took a loss on his five-bedroom, 4,209-square-foot house in Palos Heights, selling it for $630,000. He and his wife, an Illinois native, bought the brick and stone house for $860,000 in 2004, at the height of his playing career.

Those outdated medications sitting in your bathroom cabinet aren't just cluttering the shelves.

If you're looking for events worth getting out of the house for, then Get Up and Go! has you covered Mondays-Fridays. RUMMAGE SALE: Paul Revere Intermediate School hosts this event from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gymnasium, 12331 S. Gregory St., Blue Island.