Critters in your neighborhood. Be cautious! Most wild animals don’t want to harm you, but that doesn’t mean you should try to befriend them, according to Rebecca Koval of Homewood, who serves as the animal control officer in Glenwood. She addressed the topic of wild animals in our midst during[Read More…]
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Daughter donates a kidney to save her mother’s life
Monica Fox’s bout with COVID-19 pneumonia nearly cost her her life. Her daughter Olivia was her lifeline. Their story is a testament to family love and the benefits of organ donation. Monica was on kidney dialysis for three years until she was lucky to receive a kidney in 2017 that[Read More…]
Next Gen: Preparing for compassionate care: Prairie State College EMT and paramedic programs are growing
‘9-1-1. What is your emergency?’ In 2024, 68% of Homewood Fire Department’s calls were for medical emergencies. In 2024, it was 64.5% in Flossmoor. Riding in those ambulances are firefighter/paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Training for those emergency specialists is being handled by Prairies State College, taking a lead[Read More…]
Next Gen: Homewood, Flossmoor staff are EMTs paramedics
The Homewood and Flossmoor communities have well-trained and well-staffed fire departments that give the best care possible on ambulance calls. Homewood Fire Department’s 21 firefighter/paramedics are full-time employees, seven working per shift. Homewood went to full-time staffing in about 1978, said Chief Bob Grabowski. Homewood requires all firefighters to also[Read More…]
At 70, Flossmoor Service League continues charity aid
On Oct. 11, volunteers with the Flossmoor Service League served as guides during a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Flossmoor, an event raising money to support the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History. The foundation turned to FSL for help because its members have years of[Read More…]
Flossmoor Social’s Chef Danny Bullock is at home in the kitchen
Flossmoor Social, the newest restaurant in Flossmoor, has some star power behind its menu. Chef Jerome Brown is the chief culinary officer for the parent company, 7th Floor Hospitality. And running the kitchen is a rising star in his own right, Danny Bullock. Bullock’s journey as a chef has taken[Read More…]
On Christmas Eve, a Chevy dealership gave more than a car
Lameisha Moon no longer has to plan her life around how she is getting to the next appointment. This Christmas Eve, that changed. Surrounded by family, dealership employees, and cameras clicking, Moon was handed the keys to a brand-new car. Moon was selected as the 11th recipient of the Homewood[Read More…]
Rotary Club of Homewood celebrates 90 years of service
The Rotary Club is truly a family affair for Rotary members Donna Brumfield and Rick Thiernau. “My dad was a Homewood Rotarian. I was raised in Rotary,” said Thiernau, who has a perfect attendance record of 34 years with Rotary. Brumfield, who serves as president of the Homewood chapter, has[Read More…]
H-F High teacher’s second novel focuses on family resilience
Sahar Mustafah’s new book, “The Slightest Green,” tells the story of a separated family discovering their love for each other and the heritage they are destined to continue. This is the second novel by Mustafah, an award-winning author who teaches creative writing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Her first novel,[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Dec. 1 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlight: Tuesday, Dec. 2 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board[Read More…]
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