Whatever challenges, problems and woes south suburbanites were wrestling with prior to May 8, we all had reason to be distracted from them temporarily by the momentous news that the newest pope had Southland roots. Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, lived in Dolton as a child.[Read More…]
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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…]
The Weeks | June 1: Food truck policy, H-F graduation, Park West Plaza, Art & Garden Street Fair, ‘Sylvia’
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees normally meets on Mondays but will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, this week because of a scheduling conflict. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District[Read More…]
H-F graduates mourn classmate, prepare to fulfill potential
The prevailing fashion statement for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2025 on Sunday, June 1, was brightly decorated caps with celebratory messages inscribed as graduates marked the transition to the next stages of their lives. Amid the joy of the occasion, there was also sadness. There was an unoccupied[Read More…]
Homewood Disposal founder dies at 101
Wendell “Wendy” Yonker, who founded Homewood Disposal in 1956, died Wednesday, May 29. He was 101. Mr. Yonker served in World War II as a radioman on the SS William A. Coulter in the Pacific, surviving a kamikaze attack near the Philippines. After the war, he was in the construction[Read More…]
Motorcyclist killed in crash on 183rd Street in Homewood on Saturday
A 42-year-old man from Markham was killed Saturday, May 31, when his motorcycle struck a vehicle crossing 183rd Street on Hood Avenue in Homewood. Homewood police said the crash occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of 183rd Street. The motorcycle was traveling westbound on 183rd when it[Read More…]
05.31.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market Opening Day. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, skincare and more. Food trucks will be on hand and ready-to-eat meals will[Read More…]
Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani creates an elevated experience at Wind Creek Chicago Southland’s Alto
In mid-May a new dining venue opened at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort and its creator, celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, was on hand Tuesday, May 27, to introduce his new venture to local media. Located atop the building on its 17th floor, Alto translates to “high” in[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…]
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