Tinley Park news - Today’s latest updates (2024)

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Ribfest returns for Fourth of July in Chicago suburb No Fourth of July is complete without some good food and Tinley Park provided just the spot for thousands of hungry folks. Jul 4 02:34

While other Chicago suburbs cancel festivals, Tinley Park Ribfest expands Last year kicked off the inaugural four-day festival. As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz said this second year, the festival is expanding. Jun 28 02:26

While some suburbs scale back or drop festivals, Tinley Park Ribfest is expanding Last year kicked off the inaugural four-day festival. Mayor Michael Glotz said this second year, the festival is expanding. Jun 28

1 dead when truck, sport-utility vehicle collide on I-80 The crash happened on eastbound I-80 at Central Avenue south of Chicago. Jun 3 00:18

1 dead in crash involving semi-trailer truck, SUV on I-80 south of Chicago All lanes on I-80 eastbound near Central Avenue were shut down at 3:29 p.m., though traffic still got by on the right shoulder. Jun 3

Semi, sport-utility vehicle crash on I-80 in southwest Chicago suburbs Two people had to be pulled from the SUV, CBS 2 has learned. Jun 3 00:28

Wheaton man charged with aggravated arson in Tinley Park, Homer Glen Nathan Grant, 32, of Wheaton, Illinois, was arrested and charged with aggravated arson. May 1

School Spotlight: Students look sharp thanks to the Fashion Club CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrews High School, where students and administrators collaborate on a unique project helping teens dress for success with mock job interviews Mar 7 01:58

P.A.W.S. Tinley Park animal shelter reopening 3 months after fire Repairs took a bit longer than expected after the Jan. 17 fire destroyed the shelter's laundry room, and smoke damaged the ventilation system, ceilings, and walls of the entire shelter. Apr 10

3 Ulta stores in suburban Chicago hit by crew of violent thieves At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight. Apr 6

Smash-and-grab thieves target three different Ulta stores outside Chicago At least two people were in custody Friday night in connection with the crimes, which were committed in broad daylight. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports. Apr 5 03:07

School Spotlight: Everyone gets into the act in the Variety Show CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Tinley Park, where dozens of students perform in the annual Variety Show at Victor J. Andrew High School. Mar 7 03:36

School Spotlight: "Mean Girls" musical is so fetch Victor J. Andrew High School's production of "Mean Girls" has no one in the burn book because it's a lot of fun for the students in the popular show. Mar 7 02:11

School Spotlight: Making crepes the DECA way There are many fun clubs at Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park, including the French Club and DECA Club, which help students on a path to business careers. Mar 7 01:02

School Spotlight: Playing ball with VJA's baseball and softball teams It may still be winter, but the crack of the bats will soon be heard at Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrew High School. CBS 2's Marshall Harris talked with the coach and senior players for the teams. Mar 7 01:25

School Spotlight: Kicking it with the girls soccer team Tinley Park's Victor J. Andrew High School's girls' soccer team is excited about the upcoming season. The coach said they have a good returning crew as well as adding good young talent playing on the pitch. Mar 7 01:51

School Spotlight: VJA track teams get conditioned for the upcoming season Outdoor track season is about to start but the indoor season has been running for several months since the beginning of the school year. CBS 2's Marshall Harris has the story of the teams and the coaches behind them. Mar 7 01:33

School Spotlight: National Honor Society gets great grades in service The National Honor Society Club at Victor J. Andrews High School focuses on service and volunteering. The group recently gave their time to the nonprofit Feed My Starving Children to pack numerous meals for those in need. Mar 7 01:11

School Spotlight: Black Student Union celebrates culture CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the Tinley Park school, where students enjoy extracurricular clubs, athletics, and academics. Mar 7 01:01

Tinley Park-Park District begins cleanup at former mental health center The former Tinley Park Mental Health Center had been vacant for more than a decade. The village's park district purchased the property from the state for just $1. Feb 26

Suburban Chicago park district begins cleanup at former mental health center It was a long time coming, but the Tinley Park Park District was able to show off its newest property this week. The former Tinley Park Mental Health Center had been vacant for more than a decade. The village's park district purchased the 280-acre property from the State of Illinois for just $1. The village is using $15 million in state funding to clean up the land. Feb 26 00:20

Woman injured in fire at Tinley Park senior home The fire started in the living room of her unit on the first floor of Hanover Place. Feb 12 00:23

Woman hospitalized after fire at Tinley Park senior living community Two people were rushed to area hospitals from the scene, but one of the hospitalizations was unrelated to the fire. Feb 12

Fire reported at Tinley Park senior living community The view from Chopper 2 showed a large emergency response, but no smoke or fire. Feb 12 00:16

After 16 years, suburban Chicago Lane Bryant murders remain unsolved Friday marked 16 years since five women were murdered in a Tinley Park Lane Bryant store, a case that remains unsolved. First responders who were on the scene that day have continued the quest for justice in the case in which the gunman has never been caught. Feb 2 03:01