Don “Coach” Laketa, 91, of Homewood, died April 11. Loving father of Jan (Dave Shepherd) Laketa, Donna (Pete) Catan (deceased), Kay (Bill) Oppe, Parker (Brigitte) Laketa, and Sue (Mark) Jostes. Loving grandfather to Morgan Laketa, Quinn Shepherd, Sam (Alexia) Catan, Hope (Jonathan) Portney, Lauren Oppe, Kevin (Destiny) Oppe, Jacob Oppe,[Read More…]
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Visit Chicago Southland wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in Peoria, Illinois. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism—the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals—gathered[Read More…]
H-F library hosts community open house April 18
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School library staff invites readers of all ages to an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. The library staff is partnering with Bookie’s New and Used Books to be on hand with a selection of books and literary gifts for sale. D’s[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields to host Baby Expo
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments and health vendors as well as information on safe sleep, prenatal care, car[Read More…]
Visit Chicago Southland wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in Peoria, Illinois. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism—the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals—gathered[Read More…]
Environment, climate change topics for Earth Month program on April 17
Two guest speakers will discuss the state and local response to the environment and climate change at an April 17 program in recognition of April as Earth Month presented by the League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area. The 7 p.m. program at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave.,[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies Sunday
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough died Sunday, April 7, at age 73. The clerk’s office issued the following statement. “It is with profound sadness that the Cook County Clerk’s Office announces the death of Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough, a beloved leader and dedicated public servant who was serving her second[Read More…]
Franciscan Health hospitals hosting suicide prevention courses
Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs are hosting suicide prevention courses in April and May. The entry level “question, persuade and refer” or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute, which aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing[Read More…]
State public health officials urge eclipse viewing safety
With large crowds expected to converge on Southern Illinois in the days ahead to experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering suggestions on how to view the eclipse safely. Homewood and Flossmoor viewers will not see a full eclipse, but it[Read More…]
Ingalls Development Foundation fashion show May 9 supports cancer research
“Promise of Hope” is the theme for the 2024 spring fashion presentation and fundraiser hosted by Ingalls Development Foundation to support the world-class Comprehensive Based Cancer Research & Oncology Program. The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at The Odyssey in Tinley Park. The[Read More…]
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