Note: This story is the fifth in a series from our annual Health & Wellness special section, first published in the April 1 print edition and sponsored by Franciscan Health. In January, Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC (SPI) opened its newest location in Olympia Fields. The clinic, at 3700 W.[Read More…]
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Hazardous waste recycling April 22 at South Suburban College
Do you have lawn chemicals, antifreeze, fluorescent lamp bulbs? These are on the list of household hazardous waste items being collected from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland, in a program hosted by Cook County and the college’s Center[Read More…]
4.13.23 | What You Need to Know Today
EARLY BIRD POOL PASSES AVAILABLE – Lion’s Club Pool passes are now on sale, and there is a $5 discount when buying a pass before April 30. The Early Bird rate is $55 for residents, and $80 for non-residents. Rates go up to $60 and $85 on May 1. The[Read More…]
Park district works to keep up with graffiti taggers
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District eXtreme Scene Skate Park is back in business now after park district crews closed the park the week of April 3 after removing graffiti from the skate areas. Doug Boehm, superintendent of parks and planning, said the repaint operation was the seventh time this spring park[Read More…]
Volunteers, village staff attack litter on Vollmer Road land
Litterbugs, with help from the wind, managed to deposit quite a lot of trash on property at 3800 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor. Mayor Michelle Nelson said there appeared to be more litter than last year scattered around the property, but more volunteers showed up this year to tackle the problem,[Read More…]
GSU president answers questions about strike
While picketing continued outside, Governors State University President Cheryl Green and members of the administration held a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday, April 12, to answer questions and dispute some charges made by striking members of the University Professionals of Illinois. Green denied the administration team had walked away from[Read More…]
4.12.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GENTLY USED ITEMS DRIVE – The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Veronica Catholic Church is holding its Spring Bundle Drive. Drop off gently-used items at the church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, including clothing, accessories, kitchen and household goods, small furniture, books and games. No toys or[Read More…]
Homewood police increase enforcement during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April as Homewood police officers work overtime shifts in order to help alleviate distracted driving and urge motorists to “drop it and drive.” In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Homewood Police Department is partnering with[Read More…]
4.11.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BOARD DISCUSSES VICE BREW SPOT – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight in the Village Hall boardroom. Among the items to be discussed is a resolution to facilitate the village’s sale and redevelopment of property at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway, the old Vice District location. The meeting can also[Read More…]
H-F Theatre troupe presents ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Students in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater program will bring the musical “Tuck Everlasting” to life at 7 p.m. on April 20, 21 and 22 in the Mall Auditorium. Based on the children’s book by Natalie Babbitt, the H-F Theatre production centers around Winnie Foster, who wants an adventure that[Read More…]
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