The Village of Homewood is conducting an online communications survey for all Homewood residents until July 15. The survey takes approximately four minutes to complete, has eight questions and will remain anonymous. “The village is committed to authentic, effective and transparent communication within our community and is asking all Homewood residents[Read More…]
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6.29.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT THURSDAY — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency extended an air quality alert through Wednesday for fine particulate matter because of smoke from wildfires in Canada that is moving into the region. Like Wednesday, air quality is expected to be in the “very unhealthy” range. Active children and[Read More…]
Miller convenes hearing on maternal morbidity and mortality
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller convened a hearing Tuesday, June 27, of the Cook County Board’s Health and Hospitals Committee to hear from stakeholders about the ways Illinoisans can be better protected during and after pregnancy and childbirth. In April, Miller championed a resolution calling for the hearing after reports[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields lauded by Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in Olympia Fields recently received two awards from the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative for its patient-centered care. The Family Birth Center received the Leader Award for Birth Equity and the Quality Improvement Excellence Award for Promoting Vaginal Birth in 2022. Joan Culver, director of patient[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest fundraiser is July 20
One of the biggest parties in the H-F community this summer is getting a new location. The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest on Thursday, July 20, will be at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. The evening includes music with DJ Phil, summer food specialties, two drink tickets,[Read More…]
6.28.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued an air quality alert through Wednesday for fine particulate matter because of smoke from wildfires in Canada that is moving into the region. Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should avoid long[Read More…]
Flossmoor approves ‘Paradise’ sculpture for rotational art program
The Flossmoor Village Board has approved a motion to include a new sculpture “Paradise” in the Flossmoor Public Art Rotational Sculpture Program. The selected artwork is the creation of sculptor and painter Hubert Phipps. Phipps’s current body of work predominantly explores abstract forms as a means of artistic expression, devoid[Read More…]
Chicago Southland International Film Festival summer showcase returns to GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) presented by Governors State University (GSU) will host their second annual Summer Showcase with film screening events on June 29, July 13, and Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. in GSU’s F1622 Amphitheater. The 2023 Summer Showcase includes three feature-length films from local filmmakers[Read More…]
6.27.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN — The Homewood Public Library is presenting a live-action production open to adults in the vein of classics author Jane Austen. Starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, actors will tell a tale on the spot in the style of Austen. Expect an evening of laughs, tears[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor to mark Independence Day; area fireworks displays listed
Village staff and volunteers in Homewood and Flossmoor are gearing up for the annual July 4th celebrations marking the nation’s birthday. Homewood’s paradeHomewood’s annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. Parade floats, walkers and participants will meet at St. John Neumann Church parking lot, 17951 Dixie Highway, to Ridge Road[Read More…]
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