% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.7% 45.9% 31.6% 40.62%
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Science Center makes annual presentation to Homewood board
The Homewood Science Center’s annual report was presented to the village board Tuesday by Executive Director Edie Dobrez. The center moved its programs to virtual presentations as the country dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked the board for its continued support. For more information on the events and programs available[Read More…]
Buckle up this weekend as state plans ‘Border to Border’ seat belt enforcement to improve safety
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat belt patrols and enforcement zones through Memorial Day. “Illinois has seen a decrease in traffic fatalities this year, but we need to continue diligently[Read More…]
5/28/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MEMORIAL DAY – Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday to remember men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s distinguished from Veterans Day in November, which honors living former members of the military. MARKET DAY – Homewood Farmers Market gets into full swing on Saturday, when[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 26
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.6% 45.6% 31.4% 40.37%
5/26/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SIX FLAGS TIX FOR VAX – Any one of the first 15,000 people today who gets a COVID-19 vaccination at any Cook County Health site will receive a free pass to Six Flags Great America. No appointments are necessary. Go to myshotcookcounty.com to find a list of sites. COVID VAX[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 25
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.4% 45.5% 31.2% 40.12%
H-F High accesses more than $1.8 million in federal pandemic grants
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is receiving more than $1.8 million in federal aid to help meet expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic. H-F Business Manager Lawrence Cook told the District 233 school board May 18 that the high school was approved as a Title I targeted school. That designation gave H-F access[Read More…]
Wife charged in May 8 murder (free content)
The wife of murder victim Robert James Jr. has been charged in his death, according to Homewood police. Rachel James, 43, of Manhattan, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 25, and was charged with first degree murder, police said. A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at Markham Courthouse.[Read More…]
5/25/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOOL GARDEN – Get involved with planting the H-F High School Viking Garden at 4 p.m. behind the girls softball field, off Flossmoor Road, by the greenhouse. GOODBYE DR. MITCHELL – Fun signs and wacky car decorations and signs are strongly encouraged when families form a parade to bid farewell[Read More…]
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