Donna Miller cut the ribbon on Sunday, Jan. 11, to officially open her campaign headquarters for her effort to win the Illinois 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives currently held by Robin Kelly. Her campaign will be operating from 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 200, in[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Kelly: Expect Noem articles of impeachment next week
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she plans to introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. In a call Thursday, Jan. 8, she said she expects to file three articles sometime next week. In the call sponsored by Voto Latino, a political organization that[Read More…]
Homewood names Thomas Johnson as new police chief
The Village of Homewood has named Thomas Johnson as its new chief of police following an internal interview process. Johnson will assume leadership of the Homewood Police Department on Jan. 10, following the retirement of Police Chief Denise McGrath on Jan. 9. Village officials said Johnson was selected based on his experience,[Read More…]
Southern cuisine, soulful sounds: Mitchell & Michaels grand opening set for Saturday
At the ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 21 for Mitchell & Michaels Plat du Jour, partner David Mitchell said he and Chris Michaels planned to open in the new year. Saturday, Jan. 3, is the big day, with the grand opening to start at 2 p.m. at 18031 Dixie Highway. Mitchell, an[Read More…]
Next Gen: Preparing for compassionate care: Prairie State College EMT and paramedic programs are growing
‘9-1-1. What is your emergency?’ In 2024, 68% of Homewood Fire Department’s calls were for medical emergencies. In 2024, it was 64.5% in Flossmoor. Riding in those ambulances are firefighter/paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Training for those emergency specialists is being handled by Prairies State College, taking a lead[Read More…]
01.01.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance. Flossmoor Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day for the New Year holiday. Homewood Public[Read More…]
At 70, Flossmoor Service League continues charity aid
On Oct. 11, volunteers with the Flossmoor Service League served as guides during a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Flossmoor, an event raising money to support the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History. The foundation turned to FSL for help because its members have years of[Read More…]
Commentary: Tom Houlihan had ink in his veins, community in his heart
There’s an old saying to describe any dedicated newsman, passionate about the craft of journalism and obsessive about keeping his community informed. “He has ink in his veins.”It seems like a good characterization of Tom Houlihan, however cliché that might be to say.Tom died on Nov. 23. When I met[Read More…]
Flossmoor Liquors makes village history with new store
For most of its history, Flossmoor did not have a standalone liquor store. That changed on Nov. 24, when Ronakkumar Patel opened Flossmoor Liquors at 19870 Kedzie Ave. The liquor license was approved by the village board at its Aug. 18 meeting. “We are really excited to be the first[Read More…]
Flossmoor Social’s Chef Danny Bullock is at home in the kitchen
Flossmoor Social, the newest restaurant in Flossmoor, has some star power behind its menu. Chef Jerome Brown is the chief culinary officer for the parent company, 7th Floor Hospitality. And running the kitchen is a rising star in his own right, Danny Bullock. Bullock’s journey as a chef has taken[Read More…]
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