Chicago Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 26,938.
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Meetings
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All events →Apr 27VillageWard 6 Monthly Residents' Meeting7:00 PMMay 6VillageCity of Chicago Heights Council Meeting - reccuring on the first Wednesday of each month6:00 PMMay 9VillageWard 1 Monthly Residents' Meeting11:00 AMMay 18VillageWard 4 Bi-Monthly Residents' Meeting6:00 PMMay 20VillageCity of Chicago Heights Council Meeting – recurring on the third Wednesday of each month4:30 PMMay 20VillageWard 5 Bi-Monthly Residents' Meeting5:30 PMMay 25VillageCity Hall Municipal Building Closed – Memorial Day Holiday8:30 AMJun 3VillageCity of Chicago Heights Council Meeting - reccuring on the first Wednesday of each month6:00 PM
Recent News
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Mother demands answers after veteran daughter found dead, belongings gone in Chicago Heights
Mother demands answers after veteran daughter found dead, belongings gone in Chicago Heights FOX 32 Chicago
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NewsAPR 14, 2026
Firefighters extinguish auto lot fire in Chicago Heights, Illinois; No injuries reported
Firefighters extinguish auto lot fire in Chicago Heights, Illinois; No injuries reported MSN
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NewsAPR 14, 2026
CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness
CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness Patch
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