Two men robbed an armored truck in the parking lot of Jewel-Osco on 183rd Street and struck an employee on Tuesday morning, May 2, according to Homewood police. At about 9:30 a.m., two men approached an employee of an armed truck parked at the grocery store, police said. One of[Read More…]
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5.2.23 | What You Need to Know Today
YOUTH SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS – Registration is open for Marian Catholic High School Summer Athletic Camps for children of all ages. Programs include football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, running, soccer, cheerleading, tennis, track and field, fencing, tennis and golf. Visit marianchs.com/athletics/athletic-news. BE A VENDOR AT JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL – The nonprofit[Read More…]
H-F inducts 51 into math honors society
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Math Honor Society, inducted 51 new members during an April 26 ceremony at the high school. Students are invited to join the math honor society based on their mathematics grades. A student must have received A’s in regular mathematics[Read More…]
Roller derby: full contact action amid theatrics
When Ash Mateja walked into Homewood Auditorium for the first time, she saw the stadium-style seating and broke out into a huge grin. The setup is perfect for the crowd interaction that is such an important part of roller derby, Mateja said. Owner and operator of Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby[Read More…]
Kelly, Duckworth, Durbin introduce bills aimed at boosting youth employment
On Thursday, April 27, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), along with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth reintroduced two bills to expand and increase access to employment opportunities for underserved youth. The Helping to Encourage Real Opportunity (HERO) for Youth Act and the Assisting in Developing (AID)[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 30: Fatal crash update, more on Bergstein’s relocation, Juice WRLD mural, lamentable lawns
THE WEEK > Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, in Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will[Read More…]
H-F wants to tie better service to Kickert contract increase
Kickert School Bus wants to keep its contract with Homewood-Flossmoor High School and is willing to put penalty clauses in its contract renewal. Tom O’Sullivan of Cook Illinois, the parent company of Kickert School Bus, said the company has been regrouping since March 2020 when schools such down due to[Read More…]
Police: Fatal crash on Halsted involved wrong-way driver
The three-vehicle crash in Homewood on April 18 that claimed the life of a Markham man involved a wrong-way driver, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred at 11:52 a.m. and involved a semi-truck, a 2019 Chevy Malibu and a 2008 Chevy Aveo. The driver of the 2019 Chevy Malibu[Read More…]
Homewood library needs volunteers for Decennial Committee
The Homewood Public Library is looking for community members who will volunteer to serve on a Decennial Committee. The committee is being organized to comply with a new state law intended to review efficiencies in government agencies. It is expected the committee will meet three times in the coming year.[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department to provide free smoke alarms for residents aged 60 and over
Homewood residents over the age of 60 can request the Homewood Fire Department install free concealed battery smoke alarms as part of the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation program. Smoke alarms will be given on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 1. This program is meant for those who don’t[Read More…]
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