Fresh Eyes | Mulch Fire | Teachable Moment | Burned Out

Oak Forest IL

05 February, 2022

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Miss a day, miss a lot Mulch Fire Burning Five Days In Unincorporated New Lenox Now OutThe fire began at approximately 6 a.m. Friday. New Lenox Fire Protection District crews were able to out it out Tuesday. Teachable Moment: 'N-Word' Ends McAuley Teacher's 41-Year CareerMother McAuley alumni rally to save popular teacher's job after she is fired for saying the N-word while teaching a class on racism. Tired Of Lip Service To Violence, Pastor Launches U.S. Senate RunKONKOL COLUMN: "All of our federal elected officials have failed us" by not addressing violence correctly, pastor Anthony Williams says. Evergreen Park Ready To Cheer On Abbey Murphy In Winter OlympicsEvergreen Park native Abbey Murphy is living her dream of playing for Women's Hockey Team USA in Beijing. When to catch the games on TV. Family Asks For 'Prayers And Shares' For Ailing Palos PastorFamily creates GoFundMe to cover medical expenses of New Beginnings Pastor Don King, who is recovering from a difficult open-heart surgery. Community Rallies To Support Family Displaced By Orland Park FireThe Arroyos - a family of 5 - are still searching for a new home after a fire Sunday destroyed their apartment building and belongings. Tinley Park Brings 'Fresh Eyes' To Lane Bryant Killings: PoliceTinley Park police have assigned new detectives to investigate the killing of 5 women at Brookside Marketplace 14 years ago. Deers Bonding, Family Snowman And Bluejay In Flight: IL In PhotosThis week's photo roundup from across Illinois. Real Estate Wow House: Bright Future With Room To Breathe In New Lenox HomeWow House: Worry-Free Life Of Condo Living In Frankfort HomeWow House: Stately Mokena Home Hits MarketWow House: Vaulted Sunroom With View Of Lake In Manhattan HomeWow House: Watch Sunsets Over Lake In Manhattan Home Under $200K OMGPD Man Charged With Illegally Buying 27 Firearms In Suburbs: FedsConvicted Felon Accused In String Of Armed Gas Station RobberiesMultiple Vehicles Hit In Burglaries In New Lenox: PoliceTeen Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 14-Year-Old Girl: PoliceFrankfort PD Seeking Assistance In Attempted Ruse Burglary Case'Short Man In Reflective Vest' Distracts Senior While 3 Rob HomeUPDATE: No Injuries In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down I-8015-Year-Old Boy Charged With Fleeing Police, 2 CarjackingsHazardous Road Conditions Blamed For Truck Rollover: Sheriff3 Weapons Arrests In Homewood Over One-Week Span: PoliceMan Caught 'Snorting Cocaine' In Oak Forest Holding Cell: Police26-Year-Old Woman Missing During Snow Storm Found Safe: Police1 Injured In 3-Car Crash In Midlothian Over Weekend: PoliceWoman's Purse Stolen By Person In Car That Almost Hit Her: TPPD READING LISTWorth A Look Metra Train Crashes Into Stalled School Bus, No Injuries: Police26 Village Of Frankfort Employees Make Over $150K In FY 2021-22LW D210 Debt Restructuring To Save Residents $21M: OfficialsMore Convictions Connected To Corrupt Police Sergeant OverturnedNAWS Pet Of The Week: Mister ShadowPritzker Delivers 'Groundhog Day' Re-Election Budget AddressOak Lawn Spartans Clinch Boys Basketball Conference Title'Be Exceptional Gala' Celebrates 65 Years Of Brother RiceThe Center Hosts Virtual Benefit To Support Camp ScholarshipsParishioners Fight To Save St. Bernadette From Renew My ChurchSaint Xavier University Offers Aphasia Support Telehealth GroupSilver Cross Hospital Revises Visitor Policy As COVID Cases Drop44 Village Of New Lenox Employees Make Over $150K In FY 2021-22Tinley Park Buys 72-Acre Lot From Lincoln-Way For $1.5 MillionOrland Park Shoe Store Celebrates 20 Years, Aims To Become StaplePete's Fresh Market To Begin Delayed Construction In March: MayorPortion Of Pizza Sales To Go To 20-Year-Old In Need Of KidneyCicero Avenue Car Dealership, Auto Body Shop To Merge Into OneOrland Park Apartment Fire Displaces 16, Injures None: OfficialsOak Forest Church And School To Remain Same Amidst Mergers IN MEMORIEM South Suburban Death Notices, Week of January 31Amelia Fernando O'BrienSherron L. Coffey (nee Smagac) Obituary: John P. Hoffman ALSO ON PATCH Learn how to create a Patch user account SEND PATCH A PHOTO: Have you taken a picture of a giant fish? A beautiful sunset? Your kid's home run? Submit it for consideration in the Illinois Photo Roundup. Like us on Facebook: Beverly-Mt. Greenwood • Mokena • Chicago Heights • Manhattan • Homer Glen-Lockport • Evergreen Park • Oak Lawn • Orland Park • Tinley Park • Oak Forest • Palos • New Lenox • Homewood-Flossmoor • Alsip-Crestwood • Frankfort • Lemont