LONG LIFE NOODLES & DUMPLINGS – Celebrate Chinese New Year with a special take-home kit from Flossmoor Library. Sponsored by Flossmoor Community Relations Commission, the grab-and-go gift includes Long Life noodles and dumplings donated by Siam Thai in Flossmoor, a craft representing the Year of the Tiger, and more. Find[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
Woman dies after midday 3-car crash on Halsted St.
An 81-year-old woman died from injuries she sustained in a vehicle crash Thursday on Halsted Street, according to Homewood Police. At about 1:45 p.m. on Jan. 27, first responders arrived on the scene of a traffic crash in the 17600 block of Halsted Street, including Homewood police and fire departments,[Read More…]
Homewood patrol car stolen, recovered in Chicago Heights
A Homewood Police patrol vehicle was stolen and recovered in Chicago Heights early this week, according to Homewood Police Department. At about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, Homewood police officers responded to an unrelated call in the 2000 block of Ridge Road. Officers left a patrol car unattended, and[Read More…]
1/27/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
WRITING CLUB FOR KIDS – Kids in third to sixth grades can join Homewood Library’s Writing Club for Kids, a low stress club that focuses on creativity. Each participant gets a notebook to keep. Video link with the writing prompt will be sent via email, and the meeting is on[Read More…]
1/26/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREFUL IN THE COLD – Extremely cold weather continues throughout the day, with a predicted high temperature of 8 degrees. Limit the amount of time you spend outdoors and dress appropriately for the temperature. Cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Temps[Read More…]
1/25/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
STEAM CLUB APPLICATION DEADLINE – Today is the deadline to submit your application for the Girls STEAM Success Club at Homewood Science Center. This free five-month club is for middle school students who identify as girls, with priority given to eighth-graders and those from households receiving government assistance. PACKED VILLAGE[Read More…]
1/21/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
EDUCATORS JOB FAIR – An Educator’s Job Fair featuring more than 12 local school districts is from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at H-F High School. Sponsored by South Suburban Human Resources Administrators, the agency also offers virtual interview portals opening Feb. 1. Go to www.sshraschools.org for more. OPEN OUTDOOR[Read More…]
1/20/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE CHINESE CULTURE CLASSES – The Flossmoor Public Library offers a live online program, including 10 free Chinese culture classes for children ages 7 to 12. Kids will go on a virtual tour, experience the traditions and stories behind Chinese festivals, and pick up a few Chinese words. The lessons[Read More…]
1/19/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
MEDITATION FOR ELDERS – It’s never to late to learn how to meditate, and Homewood Library partners with Age Options to offer an Introduction to Meditation for Elders. Discover different meditation techniques and practice a few in this interactive online session with Liz Smith of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness. Find[Read More…]
1/18/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
ADOLESCENT ACTIVISITS – Do you know a teen with big opinions about the world? Suggest they check in with the Adolescent Activists club, a platform for teens to share their views on real world issues. For each meeting, members research a topic and then discuss their responses and understanding. Afterward,[Read More…]
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