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Attention Readers: We're Looking for Remarkable Residents

In a brand new column coming soon, Chicago Heights Patch will take a closer look at the outstanding individuals in our wonderful community.

Patch has been news and events hub for the Heights for less than two months and we've already come across some extraordinary people.

Remember at D & D Foods on Halsted? How about and her restaurateur husband Enzo? Oh, and there was , the wrestler whose life was forever changed by a little girl named Alicia.

As our team of Patch contributors and I have been reporting in the Heights, we have come across more and more amazing people that you may or may not have heard about. These are people who have never had a spotlight shed on them.

Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Until now.

Soon we will start up a new column, Remarkable Residents, and we'll be talking about some of the most intriguing and outstanding individuals in Chicago Heights, South Chicago Heights and Olympia Fields.

Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

How will we decide who is outstanding enough to be featured on Chicago Heights Patch? With your help, of course! Who knows the incredible people in the Heights area better than you?

Got a neighbor who babysits every kid on the block? Does your child's teacher moonlight as a security guard? Can a friend of yours add complex mathematical equations in her head?

There are lots of ways to be remarkable, and the Heights and Olympia Fields have lots of people. So lets give these fascinating folks the attention they deserve.

Send an email to Christopher.Paicely@patch.com with the following information about your nomination:

  • His/Her name
  • His/Her phone number
  • Your Phone number
  • His/Her email address
  • A detailed description of what makes them a Remarkable Resident

Here's the only catch: He or she cannot be an elected official or a political candidate.

Start sending your nominations this week. We can't wait to get started!


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