The state of Illinois, reputed to being more of a taker than a giver, delivered a gift to small business owners and prospective owners just before Christmas. On Dec. 20, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation that reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), a common[Read More…]
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Homewood police seek info about truck-bicycle hit-and-run
Homewood police are seeking information about a hit-and-run accident Wednesday evening involving a pickup truck and a bicycle.
Legal aid available to Illinois veterans
Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and their dependents will be able to access free legal help for consumer, housing and family law issues through a statewide hotline and network of legal support services launched this month, according to Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights. “The men and women who bravely[Read More…]
Drama Group premieres ‘Whiskey Neat’ in January
The Drama Group opens 2018 with an original work, “Whiskey Neat.” Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21 at the Drama Group’s Milord Theater, 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights. Created by Paul Milord, this action[Read More…]
IPO seeks young musicians as ‘rising stars’
Student musicians are invited to audition for the ninth annual Rising Star Showcase presented by The Friends of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Students who are selected as “rising stars” will perform at the showcase on Sunday, April 22, at 4:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. This[Read More…]
Metra adjusts service for holiday travel
Metra will modify train schedules on several days in the coming weeks to account for the holiday season. In addition, special $8 holiday passes will be available for unlimited travel Dec. 23 to 25 and Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, and up to three kids 11 and under will be[Read More…]
H-F High schedules first community coffee for Dec. 20
The community is invited to Homewood-Flossmoor High School from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for a community coffee. The gathering will be in the district office in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The program is designed as an informal way for residents to meet[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly joins gun violence panel in Flossmoor on Saturday
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) will be among the speakers on the Gun Violence Prevention Panel from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. The event, sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburban Chapter, will also include Sara Knizhik[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly: Gun violence research needed
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force introduced the Gun Violence Research Act before Congress. She was joined by Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-La.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. The legislation would: Amend the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits the use of funding[Read More…]
Homewood’s Miracle on Martin holiday fest set for Saturday
The village of Homewood is hosting Miracle on Martin Avenue from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Village officials said the afternoon program will be a fun, free way to extend the joys of the holiday through a second community event that started Dec. 1 with the lighting[Read More…]
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