The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday, Jan. 23, marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and[Read More…]
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Donna Miller issues statement on killing of Minnesota man
Donna Miller, a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 2nd District congressional seat, issued a statement Saturday, Jan. 24, about the alleged killing of a Minnesota man by federal agents that morning. Miller currently represents Homewood on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Miller’s statement follows: “U.S. Border Patrol agents killed another[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren Center at Ingalls Hospital to expand access to cancer care
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation has awarded a grant to the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish the UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center, reflecting a joint commitment to bridging gaps in cancer health and expanding cancer care in the city’s vulnerable communities. The UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center[Read More…]
Texas Hold ’em returns to benefit Cancer Support Center
Gather around the poker table at the 22nd annual Texas Hold ’em Tournament benefitting the Cancer Support Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Balagio Ristorante, 17500 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Registration is $175 in advance or $200 at the door. The fee covers tournament entry, food and open bar. Spectators[Read More…]
State urges readiness ahead of major weekend winter storm, extreme cold
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is advising residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures expected to impact the state starting Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25. A major weather system is expected to bring extreme cold across most of[Read More…]
Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday due to severe cold
With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23. The severe weather schedules for Metra Electric line have been posted on Metra’s website, metra.com. In general, the level of service will be similar to the[Read More…]
Illinois unveils plan to address needs of older adults
The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of[Read More…]
A More Perfect Place: Excerpt from Chapter 11, ‘Superpower’
Editor’s Note: Lifelong Flossmoor resident Tom Dobrez has authored a new history of the village, “A More Perfect Place: The Story of Flossmoor.” In conjunction with Flossmoor’s Future, the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History and Vicki Stephenson of HF Homes, Dobrez sponsored a short film to accompany the[Read More…]
H-F High goes on lockdown after gun found on campus
Homewood-Flossmoor High School was on lockdown Friday afternoon after a gun was discovered on campus. Flossmoor Police Commander Tim Filkins said the perpetrator was in custody. No one was injured. H-F administrators moved from a soft lockdown to a full lockdown around 1:15 p.m. Students were told to stay in[Read More…]
Homewood police arrest suspect in armed robbery late Saturday (free)
Homewood police apprehended a Freeport man suspected of robbing the Mobil gas station at 17500 Dixie Highway late Saturday, Nov. 1. According to police, Devon Smallwood, 35, was located by officers responding to a report of an armed robbery at the gas station just before 11:30 p.m. Smallwood allegedly entered[Read More…]
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