The Homewood man allegedly responsible for a fatal traffic crash on 183rd Street last summer was released on bond Thursday night, as he awaits trial on a number of charges. Lindsey Anderson, a 21-year-old from the 18600 block of May Avenue, turned himself in to Homewood Police on Jan. 9. [Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
Jan. 15 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MLK DAY – Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most schools, banks and government offices will be closed. BE THE BIRD – Contribute to the community art project “If I Were a Bird” sponsored by Homewood Science Center and Homewood Arts Council. Contribute poems, paintings, sketches, sculptures and[Read More…]
Jan. 13, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
MEMORY CAFE – PLOWS Council on Aging hosts a monthly Zoom meeting called Memory Cafe, which is a social gathering for people living with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, and their care partners. 10 a.m. today, and the second Wednesday of each month. See the PLOWS Facebook page[Read More…]
Jan. 12, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
READ-WALK TO BOOKIE’S – Strap on your reading shoes and head to downtown Homewood for the Book Walk. Read “Feathers For Lunch” along the newly decorated windows, then pick up a free copy of the book at Bookie’s while supplies last. BUNDLE IT UP – You can help local nonprofit[Read More…]
MLK Day of Service moves to home version
Despite the obstacles, dedicated members of Flossmoor’s Community Relations Commission weren’t willing to give up on a program that has become a centerpiece of neighborhood generosity. This year’s “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: At-Home Edition” provides community members with a month’s worth of volunteer activities they can[Read More…]
20 simple ways to celebrate the holiday season
Don’t give up on holiday fun just because of pandemic restrictions. We give you 20 ways to celebrate the season safely and a bit more simply this year.
Pink ribbon masks help HPD raise more than $9,000 for Cancer Support Center
Where everyone else saw an obstacle, Homewood police officer E.J. Dorsey saw an opportunity. His ingenuity and determination helped raise more than $9,000 for a local nonprofit organization.
Shooting incident leaves property damage
Homewood police are investigating a shooting incident in which three homes and one vehicle were damaged on Monday night, according to a press release. Just before 9 p.m. on Nov. 23, Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 185th and Aberdeen streets, the[Read More…]
One injured in Sunday crash between sedan, SUV
A Chevrolet Cruze sedan collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV in the intersection at 183rd Street and Governors Highway on Sunday afternoon, according to Homewood Police. According to Homewood Deputy Chief Denise McGrath, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 22, a person was driving the 2017 Chevy Cruze westbound on[Read More…]
24-hour charity bike ride driven by Homewood brothers
The Feehery brothers, who grew up in Homewood, race bikes competitively, so they felt really bummed when the 2020 cycling season screeched to a halt in the face of the COVID pandemic. They pivoted to a new project, Brothers Ride 24, a daylong bike ride to raise money for charity.
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