The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced Wednesday, March 30, that the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will open on April 11 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May[Read More…]
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3/31/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
GOOD FOOD & JAZZ MUSIC – The Lunch & Fun folks get together for another good time on April 6 at the Irwin Center. This month, the group of people 55+ enjoy a meal from Wiley’s Grill including stuffed chicken breast, steamed asparagus, white and wild rice, bread and butter,[Read More…]
More than $150 million available for utility assistance
State officials are encouraging families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program. All families who meet the criteria and provide required documentation are eligible to receive utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity through the Low-Income Home Energy[Read More…]
State to close COVID-19 testing, vaccination sites March 31
In response to what it said is a sharp drop in demand, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Friday, March 25, that it will discontinue COVID-19 testing services at the 10 community-based testing sites, including the one at South Suburban College in South Holland, effective March 31.[Read More…]
James Hart Symphonic Band earns top honors
James Hart band director Matt Johnson directs the symphonic band during its March concert. The band won top rankings recently. (Provided photo) The James Hart School Symphonic Band received the highest rating offered to a Division 1 school during judging in the IGSMA District Organizing Contest March 12. Band Director[Read More…]
Riverdale woman identified as driver in fatal crash
A Riverdale woman was killed in a one-vehicle crash early Saturday in Homewood. Kiara Hale, 32, of the 14100 block of South LaSalle Street, was pronounced dead just before 4 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Homewood police and fire units responded to the 18300 block of[Read More…]
3/29/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
DONATE TO UKRAINE – Shir Tikva synagogue and Gypsy Fix store are collaborating on a humanitarian drive in support of the people of Ukraine. First aid kits, Tylenol, ibuprofen and new fleece blankets can be dropped at either location. Donors can also shop an Amazon wishlist. Find information on Facebook[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Manager: ‘Pandemic continues to impact our budget in many ways’
The latest round of budget discussions for the Flossmoor Village Board offered a glimpse at the capital equipment fund, a sinking fund that receives annual contributions from other funds to address long-range needs. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel led discussion of the fund on Monday, March 21, focusing on fiscal year[Read More…]
Donations for Ukraine being accepted through April 2
A temple in Homewood and a business in Flossmoor are part of a humanitarian aid program for the people of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Organizers hope to collect 1,000 items by Saturday, April 2. Donations can be left at Shir Tikvah Temple, 1424 W. 183rd Street in Homewood, or Gypsy Fix, 1056[Read More…]
En route to Flossmoor Commons, The Mommie Experience requests unique liquor license
The owners of a new selfie studio focusing on moms are hoping the Village of Flossmoor will grant them a liquor license to serve wine and cocktails to clients at its soon-to-open space in Flossmoor Commons. Nicole Johnson, Ladonna Bradford and Kesha Williams-Kimble, partners in The Mommie Experience, presented their[Read More…]
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