Pipefitters Local 597 hosted an afternoon of holiday cheer on Dec. 18 for 28 students of Glenwood Academy in Glenwood serving 150 students who face a variety of challenges. More than 350 apprentices of Local 597 helped students enjoy a pizza party and visits with Santa Claus, who personally delivered[Read More…]
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CNI: How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
By Ben Szalinski, Capitol News IllinoisDecember 8, 2025 Article Summary This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Recent polling by Reuters found that 45% of voters list “cost of living” as their top concern heading into the 2026 election. With that in mind, the three[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks MLK Day of Service volunteers
Make a difference in your community by hosting a project in the Village of Flossmoor’s state-honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. This event will mark the 11th year of Flossmoor’s signature volunteer initiative, celebrated throughout the south suburban community and organized by the Flossmoor[Read More…]
Obituary: Gregory Lawrence | Nov. 21, 2025
Gregory Van Lawrence, 71, of Homewood, was called to rest on Friday, November 21, 2025. Greg was born on September 8, 1954, in Chicago to Edwin Lawrence and Helen (Giles) Lawrence. He attended Hyde Park High School and transferred to Thornton High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the[Read More…]
Flossmoor police urge motorists to drive sober during holiday season, release Thanksgiving enforcement results
To make sure holiday celebrations don’t end in tragedies, the Flossmoor Police Department is joining with law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort this season. From Friday, Dec. 12, through Monday, Jan. 5, Flossmoor officers will take part in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled[Read More…]
H-F High announces 69 Illinois State Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced the 69 students who have been named Illinois State Scholars. These students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements, including being in to top half of the 2026 graduating class and scoring at or above the 95th percentile on the ACT exam. The students are: Taylor[Read More…]
County assessor calls for measures to protect homeowners from tax spikes
As Chicago homeowners receive property tax bills showing the largest increases in decades, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is calling for reforms to protect homeowners and raising alarms about the unfairness of a property tax system that forces reductions in downtown commercial properties to be shouldered by Black and Latino[Read More…]
Parker Junior High students find warmth and creativity in Knitting and Crochet Club
A cozy scene unfolded recently at Parker Junior High as students and staff gathered for an afternoon of stitching, chatting and learning together. The Knitting and Crochet Club, open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, has become a beloved space to unwind and pick up a new skill. The[Read More…]
Deadline nears to enter Homewood Chevy Cares car giveaway contest
Chevrolet of Homewood is in the midst of its 11th Annual Homewood Chevy Cares Car Giveaway Contest, which culminates in the presentation of a free new car to the selected recipient on Christmas Eve. Steve Phillipos, president of the dealership, understands that for some people, a car can be life[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra awarded $40K Grant from OpenAI Foundation’s People-First AI Fund
OpenAI Foundation announced on Dec. 3 the first recipients from its People-First AI Fund, a multi-million-dollar investment in community-based nonprofits working to strengthen local communities and expand the opportunity of artificial intelligence. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra the only professional orchestra to be awarded a grant. AI has been a red-hot topic[Read More…]
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