West Nile virus season is here. Cook County Department of Public Health is launching a new public awareness campaign that encourages residents to take precautions against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, which, in rare cases, can be deadly. The virus occurs in humans when they are bitten by mosquitoes[Read More…]
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Homewood Stories to present 5 tellers on June 10
Homewood Stories will feature five storytellers at the Tuesday, June 10, show, which will be hosted by Jill Howe. The monthly storytelling event is an intimate evening of true, personal storytelling at the FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. Each show features storytellers who share honest, moving and often[Read More…]
Trail Mix brings 2 summer roots music concerts to the South Suburbs
Trail Mix Productions continues to elevate the South Suburban music scene with a season of acclaimed live performances. Following a packed local artist showcase in March at Senior Hall (Homewood’s Izaak Walton Preserve) and an April concert by Pravda Recording artist Nathan Graham at the historic Thornton Distilling Co., Trail[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health celebrates Pride Month
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is joining Illinoisans in celebrating 2025 Pride Month throughout June by showcasing programs and services that improve the health and wellness of the state’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community. A highlight of the 2025 Pride Month in Illinois is Chicago’s Pride Parade on June 29.[Read More…]
IEPA announces air pollution alert for June 5
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for the Chicago Metropolitan area for Thursday, June 5, because of elevated particle pollution caused by wildfire smoke in the region. Regional air quality is expected to reach the orange level or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” This is[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police enforce seat belt protocol
The Flossmoor Police Department issued 135 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle. During the enforcement period, which coincided[Read More…]
Pride Fest 2025 is June 20 at Irwin Park in Homewood
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District joins with the Villages of Homewood and Flossmoor to host Pride Fest starting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. This third annual event marks June as Pride Month and celebrates the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Guests can[Read More…]
Kelly will speak at Wear Orange rally at PSC Saturday
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Ill, will address the PSC Pioneers Wear Orange event at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Participants will gather outside on the east side campus stairs. Kelly has campaigned for and supported tougher gun[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery seeks artist to create mural
Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights announced recently an open opportunity for an area artist to create a mural for the city. The mural will be located across the street from the gallery at 1526 Otto Blvd. The project is part of an effort to bring vibrant public art to[Read More…]
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller explores run for 2nd District seat
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced Wednesday, May 28, that she is forming an exploratory committee to run for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District in response to requests by supporters. Currently, Miller is serving her second term on the Cook County board, representing the 6th District, which includes Homewood.[Read More…]
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