Two people were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries Tuesday evening after they were involved in a three-vehicle crash following a drive-by shooting at 175th Street and Dixie Highway. Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 6 p.m. Police said the preliminary investigation[Read More…]
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Homeland Security serves search warrant in Homewood
U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents served a search warrant at a Homewood residence shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, according to Homewood police. Homewood officers were on the scene on the 18500 block of Poplar Avenue but stayed on the perimeter and were not involved in the[Read More…]
Parade opens baseball season in Homewood
The tradition continued Saturday, April 26, when hundreds of kids and adults walked along Ridge Road for the annual Homewood Baseball & Softball League parade. Cloudy skies turned sunny as the parade stepped off from Irwin Park around 11 a.m. Players ages 3 through 18 are part of the league[Read More…]
04.29.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Normandy Villa Administrative Office, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Self-Care Spa Day. Come to Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7 p.m. to make[Read More…]
Phase 3 of Flossmoor flood relief project to start soon, open house set for May 8
Flossmoor will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., to provide information about the next stage of the multi-year, multi-phase Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements Project. (Note: The location information above is correct. The information in the[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 27: Park Pride, Pickleball bash, Serena Hills picnic, Flossmoor viaduct project open house
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Normandy Villa Administrative Office, 41[Read More…]
GovState celebrates Sandy the therapy dog’s retirement
Sandy the therapy dog, a well-loved staff member at Governors State University, had a retirement party on April 22. Though she didn’t say much, Sandy seemed to enjoy the party in the GovState library. She made her rounds, trying to give attention to everyone in attendance, and ensured she[Read More…]
Eclectic Artistry Boutique brings new style and community to Flossmoor
As you walk into the Eclectic Artistry Boutique you’re welcomed by bright colors and hit with the unique style Etrenda Jones brings to fashion. Racks of jewelry and clothing of different styles in the modern eclectic style fill the boutique along with the interior design captivating one’s attention. Jones of[Read More…]
04.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Kristin Arielle Oliver Memorial Blood Drive. Click here to make an appointment for this blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Sgt. Means Park Bradford Barn, 20712 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields. Women’s Adventure Day. From 1 to 5 p.m. women can climb the high ropes course at Irons Oaks, 20000[Read More…]
Joseph Francis is ready to take the lead at Infant Jesus of Prague School
Starting July 1, Flossmoor’s Catholic grade school, Infant Jesus of Prague School, will welcome Joseph Francis as its new principal. He pledges to be a leader who will be accessible to the school’s 150 students, its staff and the community. Francis, a native of Massachusetts, has been a teacher at[Read More…]
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