Homeowners and renters in Cook County who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on from July 13 through July 16 may now call or go online to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA. Anyone who has insurance coverage for property damage should first file a[Read More…]
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Drama Group stage ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ in October
Who doesn’t like a great mystery. There are few authors who could create suspense like Agatha Christie. Now audiences will get the chance to enjoy her work – and guess the murderer – when the Drama Group presents “Murder on the Orient Express.” The famous drama will be presented over[Read More…]
Hart School named in unfounded social media threat
A note District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister sent to parents shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, alerted them to a social media threat to James Hart School in Homewood. Parents and students alerted school officials about a TikTok video and an Instagram post with a threat to the[Read More…]
H-F students performing The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 26, 27, 28
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Department presents the classic children’s play “The Wizard of Oz” that will have audiences enjoying their trip down the yellow brick road at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Performing Arts Center. The magical[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will host ‘Meet our Docs’ event
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents with the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields reaccredited for cardiovascular, pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care. “All of us at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are proud of[Read More…]
Information session Thursday for anyone considering a run for school board
The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor is hosting an information session for anyone considering in running for a school board position. The session will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The program will focus on what it takes to[Read More…]
Pace Bus is hiring at South Suburban College
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus will hold a pre-hiring event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, in the MB Financial Room, 15800 State St. in South Holland. During the three-hour event, applicants will complete a screening process in the MB Financial Bank Room on SSC’s[Read More…]
PSC Community Day is celebrated Wednesday
Prairie State College (PSC) will host its third annual Community Day Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. in lots C and D off Vollmer and Halsted, on the main PSC campus at 202 South Halsted St., in Chicago Heights. It is part of Homecoming Week at[Read More…]
H-F welcomes U of I representatives to campus
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students and staff got to interact with representatives of the University of Illinois system during a visit Sept. 3. U of I has three campuses – Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. H-F’s 2023 statistics show 139 seniors applied at Urbana-Champaign, 90 at Chicago and 14 at Springfield. From[Read More…]


