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The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Sunday the identity of a woman found dead in a Homewood residence on Saturday, June 6. Bianca C. Davis, 51, died from a gunshot wound, according to the report from the ME’s office. Her death was ruled a homicide. Homewood police reported[Read More…]
Few details were available Saturday evening, June 6, about the death of a woman who apparently had been shot, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to a residence in the 2400 block of 175th Street at 1:43 p.m. June 6 and discovered the body of the woman. “Investigators believe this[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance Monday, June 1, authorizing a license agreement and memorandum of understanding with Meijer to allow the installation of a surveillance camera system on the retailer’s property at 3740 Vollmer Road. The camera installation is part of the village’s participation in an Illinois Attorney[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
At the May 18 honors program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, new members were recognized for the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, French National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta math honors society. New members of the National Honor Society are: Manuella Ahouissoussi, Xavier Carter, Catherine Cece, Joshua[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board recognized local runners, volunteers and student-athletes as it proclaimed June 3 as Global Running Day in the village. During the June 1 board meeting, Mayor Michelle Nelson said running has long been an important part of her life and helps bring people together through shared experiences[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved a new noise ordinance June 1 aimed at giving police clearer authority to address excessive noise complaints throughout the village. The ordinance amends the village code and establishes standards for what constitutes unreasonable noise, including loud music, shouting, vehicle noise, animal disturbances and construction[Read More…]
Notices Flossmoor Public Library Closure. The library will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5, for staff in-service. Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of[Read More…]
The $6.8 million bill for rebuilding the icemaking system at the H-F Ice Arena got a little lighter thanks to the efforts of Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, who procured a $500,000 capital funds grant for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “In the spirit of the park district and as a token[Read More…]
Five ensembles will give summer programs at Olympia Fields Country Club for the Cocktails and Concerts Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Summer 2026 concert series in June, July and August. Each show begins with pre-concert beverage and appetizers starting at 6 p.m. followed by the performances at 6:30 p.m. The series opens[Read More…]
