Monday, March 11, 2013
Oak Park Avenue was painted green Sunday, March 10, as Tinley Park and area residents lined the street for the village's 14th annual Irish parade.
The weather might have been fickle, but floods of south suburban Irish stood by their heritage and took to Oak Park Avenue to show off their finest green duds Sunday, March 10. The 14th annual Tinley Park Irish Parade marched up Oak Park Avenue, turning the spotlight on local groups, organizations, teams and more. South suburban Irish decked out in green lined sidewalks and restaurant patios to get a glimpse of the parade that stepped off just hours after Chicago's South Side Irish Parade. Check out our photos, and add your own! Just click "Upload Photos and Videos," select your favorites, and you're all set! Get a peek at the action at other St. Patrick's celebrations this weekend!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The crash occurred at 183rd and South West Creek Drive in Tinley Park, Sun-Times Media reports.
An Illinois State police trooper was hospitalized Wednesday morning, after his vehicle was involved in a crash with a pickup truck near 183rd and South West Creek Drive in Tinley Park, Sun-Times Media reports. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene, according to the report. Stay tuned for additional updates, as more information becomes available. It's easy to keep up with Patch!
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An Illinois State Trooper was hospitalized Wednesday after his car collided with a pickup truck near 183rd and South West Creek Drive.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The village entered into an agreement with Al Warren Oil Co. to purchase fuel in bulk, in an effort to save on costs, according to Sun-Times Media reports. A final price on the cost of the fuel is expected with 30 days.
The Village of Tinley Park has reached an agreement with Al Warren Oil Co. to buy fuel in bulk, in an effort to save on costs, Sun-Times Media reports. The village board approved the move at its Feb. 5, meeting, with a price for the fuel to be set within 30 days. Other villages that have used the bulk purchasing method save about $100,000 annually, Assistant Village Manager Steve Tilton told Sun-Times Media. Previously, the village would buy fuel from various vendors throughout the year, searching out the lowest possible price, according to the report. Want more news, delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for Tinley Park Patch's daily newsletter.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Tinley Park most this week.
Thinking of staying in tonight? Maybe renting a movie? Tinley Park Patch is showing off the top Redbox DVD rentals in town this week! These popular flicks might be hard to find, so be sure to check out our list of local kiosks to help in your hunt. Here are the films that topped the list in the week of Feb. 2-9.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Christopher K. Scott, 32, of Orland Park, is charged with a felony charge of retail theft, after he attempted to steal more than $1,000 worth of alcohol from Super Kmart in Tinley Park.
An Orland Park man faces a felony charge of retail theft, after he tried to steal approximately $1,300 worth of alcohol from Super Kmart, 16300 S. Harlem Avenue, on Jan. 30. Christopher K. Scott, 32, of the 15800 block of S. Centennial Drive, Orland Park, was charged with felony retail theft after he left Super Kmart with 37 bottles of hard alcohol from the store around 9:10 p.m., according to reports. Cameras captured the theft on film, employees told police; the footage shows Scott shopping for the alcohol and then exiting without paying. An employee said he followed Scott out of the store and ordered him to return the items to the store, which he did, before fleeing the scene on foot. Police located Scott in a store in a nearby strip …
The Tinley Park Golf Expo takes place Friday, Feb. 8, through Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Attendees will have a chance to test the latest in golf products and learn from local PGA pros.
The second annual Tinley Park Golf Expo tees off Friday, Feb. 8 and will run through Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The event runs from noon to 7 p.m. Feb. 8, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 10. It's open to the public. Admission for Friday is $5 per person, while admission for Saturday and Sunday is $10 per person. During the expo, attendees can take part in both long drive and putting competitions, test new equipment all three days and even win 'golf for life' from Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. There will also be free PGA professional lessons available during the event. More information can be found at the expo's webpage or Facebook page.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Check out what's dropping out of Redbox kiosks in Tinley Park most this week.
Thinking of staying in tonight? Maybe renting a movie? Tinley Park Patch is showing off the top Redbox DVD rentals in town this week! These popular flicks might be hard to find, so be sure to check out our list of local kiosks to help in your hunt. Here are the films that topped the list in the week of Jan. 26–Feb. 2.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Check out what's on special at local bars and pubs in Oak Forest and Tinley Park for the big game on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Super Bowl 2013 is almost here, with the showdown of the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens just days away. The XLVII Super Bowl will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on CBS-TV (channel 2). Coverage of the Super Bowl will start at 1 p.m. with "Super Bowl Today" until 5 p.m. The "Super Bowl Kick Off Show" will start at 5 p.m. If you're looking for a place to watch the game in Tinley Park or Oak Forest here are some suggestions, along with bar specific specials: Oak Forest: Be sure to check out the game day menu, which features items starting at $4.50, along with $11 beer buckets. Miller Light and Bud products are $2 in bottles, along with $10 buckets. $12 buckets of beer and free food during the game. From 5:30 p.m. until the end…
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Applications to march in the Tinley Park Irish Parade are due by March 4. A list of fees for various groups to march during the parade can be found on the village's website.
It's more than a month away, but the Village of Tinley Park is already planning for its 14th Annual Irish Parade, March 10. The village posted its application to participate in the Irish Parade on its website this week, along with participation fees for those wishing to march in the parade. Scout groups, veterans, church groups, schools and non-for-profit groups wil pay a $15 fee to enter the parade; Tinley Park businesses will pay a $50 fee, while businesses outside of Tinley Park and political groups must pay a $100 fee. Unions or corporations must pay $200 to participate. The deadline for parade applications is March 4. The village reserves the right to refuse any application. For a full list of rules and regulations for applications, …
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