The Community Board is hosting its 16th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
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H-F students collecting books for literacy project
Two student organizations at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are conducting a children’s book drive as an act of service project in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20.
Sen. Patrick Joyce opens campaign office
Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, opened his campaign headquarters at 15 Meadowview Square in Kankakee on Saturday, Jan. 4. He was appointed to fill the 40th District senate seat vacated by Sen. Toi Hutchinson and is seeking election in the March 17 primary. The district includes most of Kankakee County; parts[Read More…]
State agencies urge residents to be prepared for emergencies in 2020
Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be[Read More…]
Auditions open for Midwest Motet singing group
Appointments are being scheduled for auditions for The Midwest Motet Society. All voice types are encouraged to audition. The choir is few in number per voice range and performs challenging selections. The group is planning for “Folks from Around the World,” its May 31 spring concert. The group is directed[Read More…]
Kings youth organization open for membership
Coaches and board members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, from left, Erinn Gordon,Carlton Gordon, Keshawn Harding, Martez Harding,Sean Bacon, Mikkal Harris, Mark Hill andJennifer Hill display trophies and awardswon in the football Super Bowl for lightweightand JV levels. (Provided photo) The Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, a youth development organization, has opened membership. Its focus[Read More…]
Jones invites 29th District residents to suggest bill ideas
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is offering local residents an opportunity to make their voices heard by welcoming input and feedback on proposing bill ideas. Jones represents the 29th District, which includes an area on the east side of Homewood. “The duties of public service are[Read More…]
Retail center on Halsted in Homewood sold for $1.2M
A Toronto-based real estate firm has completed the$1.225 million sale of a 6,510-square-footmulti-tenant retail property in Homewood.
Governor signs ‘Illinois Works’ bill intended to support diverse workforce
As the state embarks on a $45 billion capital program approved this year, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that is intended to strengthen increase diversity in apprenticeships for construction and the building trades. The Illinois Works Jobs Program will help ensure that Illinois residents from all communities not only[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery to host breakfast to benefit South Suburban Humane Society
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor, is hosting a “Doggie Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, to benefit the South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS). The event will feature a breakfast buffet, drink specials, pictures with Santa and a raffle.[Read More…]
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