With gun violence on the rise nationwide, the cover feature by Carole Sharwarko took a look at statistics and trends to get a better sense of how gun violence is affecting Homewood and Flossmoor, with perspectives from residents and police.
Two stories reported on the killing of Madeline Miller on July 10. Miller was shot by Flossmoor police responding to a domestic altercation at her home. One story provided available information about the incident. Another reported on protests staged at a village board meeting.
Other stories included:
- District 153 board votes to place a tax hike referendum on the November ballot.
- Facility improvement projects under way at all three District 153 school buildings.
- An introduction to the new administrative team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
- Culture Food and Entertainment on Dixie Highway in Homewood reopens after extensive renovations.
- The family of Alexis Wilson files a federal lawsuit against Dolton seeking answers in the Homewood teen’s 2021 death in an encounter with Dolton police.
- Costs spike for H-F Ice Arena rehab project.
- A major donation from Homewood Rotary Club helps revamp Homewood Estates Park.
- Homewood trustees authorize the sale of 2066 Ridge Road for redevelopment.
- District 161 Summer Academy offers a range of programs.
- A feature on Park Junior High’s new principal.
- Dunning’s Market Battle of the Chefs exceeds fundraising goal for iCanDream Center.
- Home Depot crew helps build a new garden patio for the Cancer Support Center.
- Balloon boutique opens in Homewood.
- District 233 board votes down allowing midriff exposure in dress code.
- Longtime District 233 board member Robert Butler dies.
- Roots + Fire Water opens health, botanical shop in Homewood.
- Homewood continues traffic tests on 183rd Street.
- Healthy Homewood Fest offers music and movement for wellness.
- Hundreds visit Wall That Heals exhibit at Marian Catholic High in July.
- Longtime Homewood dentist David Mayer retires, sells practice to Alex Shore.
- Bats and other wild animals make a visit to Homewood Public Library.
- A look back at community Fourth of July celebrations.
- District 233 votes to join effort to develop Career and Tech Education Center.
- A look at the range of offerings from the Flossmoor Public Library.
- H-F High wrestler Deion Johnson finishes second in national tourney.
- A feature on Homewood runner Lee Bridges.
- H-F High baseball player Dillon Head plays in Player Development Pipeline League.
- Vikings peewee hockey team wins summer championship.
