Newly released results for the 2020 Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) shows Franciscan Accountable Care Organization (ACO) achieved a 100 % quality score in 2020 and saved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services $26.6 million, earning Franciscan ACO $13.3 million in shared savings. As a MSSP participant, Franciscan ACO[Read More…]
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10/29/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
GO PUMPKIN HUNTING – Grab your electric torch and head out to the Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt on Saturday at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. Register online with H-F Park District for a hunt at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., or choose the daytime Pumpkin Hunt at 4:30 p.m. $10 GET[Read More…]
D161 reviewing traffic flow issues, particularly with Western Avenue backups
A compliment about one traffic-related issue led to questions about others for Flossmoor School District 161. Board Member David Linnear commended administrators during a school board meeting held Monday, Oct. 25, on their handling of a crosswalk situation at Heather Hill Elementary School. But he asked what was being done[Read More…]
H-F board hires new director of operations and maintenance
The District 233 School Board hired James Patterson to take over as director of operations and maintenance when Tom Wagner, the current director, retires in December after more than 40 years with the district. The board accepted the recommendation of school administrators at the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. Patterson will[Read More…]
10/28/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HELP A SKATER OUT – As you clean out your closets this fall, consider donating ice skates and sleds to the Little Skate and Little Sled libraries offered by H-F Park District. These free libraries allow community members who don’t own equipment to enjoy outdoor winter fun. Bring donations to[Read More…]
Homewood delays consideration of brewery contract at former Bogart’s site
The former site of Bogart’s Charhouse is now at empty lot after the restaurant building was demolished a few weeks ago. The site could be the home of Homewood Brewing if the village and the owner reach a deal. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood will consider a commercial sales contract with[Read More…]
Emergency response team activated in domestic violence situation late Tuesday in Homewood
Homewood police responded about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 18200 block of Morgan Street near James Hart School after receiving a report of domestic battery. The victim left the apartment before calling 911. She told officers that someone had threatened her with a firearm. Officers were unable to make contact[Read More…]
10/27/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PAINT TOGETHER – Have a date night at Bottle & Bottega Homewood. BYOB to paint bride and groom sugar skulls, at 7 p.m. Friday. $39, register online LIVE THEATER – Order tickets early as H-F Theatre presents “The Secret in the Wings” at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday at H-F[Read More…]
Park district staff will be vaccinated
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board of commissioners adopted a new personnel policy that requires all staff members to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. “Our obligation as an organization is the health and well-being of the patrons we serve,” said Brent Bachus, president of the board.
Police arrest alleged Homewood mini mart robber
A 23-year-old man who allegedly robbed employees of a Homewood convenience store at gunpoint last month has been arrested and charged.
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