Business Profile: Teach Me How Academy

Kids ride in style as the new child care academy has a limo service for children.

When the Rev. Cheryl Anderson found out two Chicago Heights daycare facilities were shut down due to mold issues, she sprang into action. Anderson, who is co-pastor at Chicago Miracle Temple Church, has helped children since entering the ministry 22 years ago. Her love for children has opened doors for a safehaven called Teach Me How Academy.   Patch stopped by to see how this new non-profit business is doing. Patch: How long have you been in business?    Anderson: Eight months. What made you want to start a local business?   Because of the need for good childcare and good jobs for Chicago Heights. Currently, 90 percent of my staff is from Chicago Heights. What are your specialties? We use the Beka method and also Hooked on Phonics. We …

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Remarkable Residents

Mary Jane Hicks: Teacher, Giver, Warrior for Her Church

Derrick who? This Chicago Heights multi-tasker holds the MVP title at her church.

“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” —Matthew 7:24-25 To have a good church, there must be a solid foundation of people. Mary Jane Hicks is a strong part of the foundation of Chicago Miracle Temple Church in Chicago Heights. When called upon, Hicks has volunteered in almost every area of her church—from Sunday School teacher to prayer warrior to caretaker for babies at the church’s daycare center.  “I was a Sunday School teacher for the primary grades,” Hicks says. “I was also in the Missionaries and the …

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Honoring the Red and Blue of the Heights: Viewfinder

Police and firefighters in Chicago Heights were given special recognition May 15 for all their hard work.

On a cold and rainy Sunday, warmth and appreciation flowed through Chicago Miracle Temple Church. Several Chicago Heights police officers and firefighters were honored during an annual tribute to thank those who protect the city of Chicago Heights. A prayer for the servants was given to open up the program: Blessed are you, Lord, God of mercy, who through your Son gave us a marvelous example of charity and the great commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings on these your servants, who generously devote themselves to helping others and protect them always as they work to protect us all. Grant them courage when they are afraid, wisdom when they make quick decisions, strength when they are weary and compassion in all their…

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City and State Officials Unite in the Heights to Remember Dr. King

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Heights Aldermen use words, music and film to provide an emotional celebration at Chicago Miracle Temple Church.

As far as birthday celebrations go, it couldn’t have been any better, except the guest of honor wasn’t there. Legacies that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. began continue to live on in the city of Chicago Heights. City Clerk Ethel M. Taylor from the Heights introduced the special speakers and musical selections that brought everyone at Chicago Miracle Temple Church to their feet. The Rev. Lawrence Blackful gave a short history on the guest speakers during the 14th annual Chicago Heights Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. Lt. Commander Ed Spires and the Bloom High School ROTC Color Guard presented the colors and Alderwoman Sonia Perez of the Second Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the ceremony. Opening in song, …

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