African American residents of Flossmoor, including village and school district officials, lit the Kinara in Flossmoor Park every night of Kwanzaa from Dec. 26 until Jan. 1. Kwanzaa is the annual, week-long holiday that honors African American and Pan-African culture, history, community and values. Village administrative assistant Torria Sparkmon lit[Read More…]
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Southern cuisine, soulful sounds: Mitchell & Michaels grand opening set for Saturday
At the ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 21 for Mitchell & Michaels Plat du Jour, partner David Mitchell said he and Chris Michaels planned to open in the new year. Saturday, Jan. 3, is the big day, with the grand opening to start at 2 p.m. at 18031 Dixie Highway. Mitchell, an[Read More…]
01.02.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Sunset Yoga. H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood will host a class from 6 to 6:45 p.m. weekly through Jan. 23 that combines physical poses and meditation to help release tension, de-stress, and find peace as the sun sets. Suitable for all levels. For anyone age[Read More…]
Daughter donates a kidney to save her mother’s life
Monica Fox’s bout with COVID-19 pneumonia nearly cost her her life. Her daughter Olivia was her lifeline. Their story is a testament to family love and the benefits of organ donation. Monica was on kidney dialysis for three years until she was lucky to receive a kidney in 2017 that[Read More…]
Next Gen: Preparing for compassionate care: Prairie State College EMT and paramedic programs are growing
‘9-1-1. What is your emergency?’ In 2024, 68% of Homewood Fire Department’s calls were for medical emergencies. In 2024, it was 64.5% in Flossmoor. Riding in those ambulances are firefighter/paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Training for those emergency specialists is being handled by Prairies State College, taking a lead[Read More…]
Next Gen: Homewood, Flossmoor staff are EMTs paramedics
The Homewood and Flossmoor communities have well-trained and well-staffed fire departments that give the best care possible on ambulance calls. Homewood Fire Department’s 21 firefighter/paramedics are full-time employees, seven working per shift. Homewood went to full-time staffing in about 1978, said Chief Bob Grabowski. Homewood requires all firefighters to also[Read More…]
01.01.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance. Flossmoor Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day for the New Year holiday. Homewood Public[Read More…]
12.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Volunteer Days: Lend a Helping Hand. H-F Park District is sponsoring an opportunity for middle school students to make a difference in their community before heading back to school. Teens will complete projects in-house and will visit the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson and the Cancer Support Center in Homewood.[Read More…]
Little Hands, a daycare center and preschool, opens in eastern Homewood
Little Hands Child Creative Center, a daycare center and preschool near Halsted Street in Homewood, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 22. This is the second daycare center owned by South Holland resident Sharon Cooper, who opened the first Little Hands location in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood[Read More…]
Two receive student teaching scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization has awarded Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates Joselyn Singleton and Madelyn “Maddy” Zirbel an additional $400 in scholarship money as they begin their student teaching. The HFEO is the teachers union representing more than 200 teachers and instructional assistants at H-F. The scholarship for future teachers is[Read More…]
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