An artist’s rendering of Kimball Court Apartments. (Provided image) Kimball Court Apartments, one of the newest apartment buildings in Homewood, is a special place because it is giving a home to 16 persons with mental illness. More than 50 supporters were excited to see the building and meet residents when Sertoma[Read More…]

The Cook County Assessor’s Office has extended the deadline another week to Thursday, Feb. 11, for filing applications for the Senior and Senior Freeze Exemption. The exemption is for property taxes for 2015. All exemption savings will appear on the second installment of property tax bills coming out in summer.[Read More…]

A model of ‘Kinetic Vision’that is being created byH-F art students. (Provided photo) Floating, gliding and slicing the air, Flossmoor’s newest public sculpture will attempt to capture the spirit of the high school students who are creating it. Officially, it is named “Kinetic Vision.” When it’s completed and installed, the 3D[Read More…]

University Park man accused of using false identity to buy cell phonesA University Park man was charged with felony identity theft after Homewood police apprehended him Thursday at a local cell phone store. Frederick Williams, 29, of the 700 block of Red Oak Lane, was taken into custody while police[Read More…]

Diane L. Bedrosian, executive director of South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) the past 29 years, is stepping down from the position in June. She has been affiliated for 32 years with the agency that provides support services to victims of domestic violence.   Diane L. Bedrosian “My life has been[Read More…]

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) joined fellow elected officials today, Monday, Feb. 1, to announce the nomination of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston, S.C., the scene of horrific racial violence, for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. A white man opened fire in the historic black church the night of[Read More…]

In celebration of Black History Month, Governors State University’s Student Life Department is presenting the Fourth Annual Black Women Rock Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the Center for Performing Arts. This red carpet event acknowledges the contributions of the women of GSU – students, faculty[Read More…]

Flossmoor Monday moved a step closer to becoming the first community in Illinois with permanent supportive apartments for persons with developmental disabilities. In a 5-1 vote, village board members approved a conceptual plan for the apartments proposed for 1032 and 1038 Leavitt Avenue. The approval includes a 30-year restricted covenant[Read More…]

Looking for a safe bet in an unpredictable election year? Illinois Statehouse incumbents who represent the Homewood-Flossmoor area are as close as you’ll get to sure things on the ballot in 2016.  Will Davis Democrat Toi Hutchinson, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate’s 40th District, is unopposed in the[Read More…]

Ingalls Memorial Hospital’s nursing leadership team is hosting a recruitment fair on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the hospital’s Professional Office Building, 71 W. 156th St. in Harvey. The fair is especially designed for registered nurses, preferably those with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Nurses with[Read More…]