A pedestrian was injured Thursday in a traffic accident along 183rd Street near Riegel Road in Homewood. The victim, a man in his 60s, was struck by a single vehicle at about 2:56 p.m. on March 15, according to Homewood Deputy Police Chief Denise McGrath. The vehicle traveled across a[Read More…]
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County committee advances bill despite Southland objection
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, March 14, approved an ordinance amendment that south suburban officials believe will have a devastating effect on the local economy. “It’s just very disappointing,” Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld said. The amendment requires any business receiving a Class 6b, Class 8 or[Read More…]
Elderly woman injured in purse snatching
The Homewood Police Department reported a purse snatching at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, in the vicinity of Center and Olive Roads.
H-F High students give tribute to victims of Parkland shooting
For 17 minutes, students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School were silent as they joined a national movement against gun violence on Wednesday, March 14.
Southland Smiles, Dentistry from the Heart offer free dental service on Saturday
On Saturday, March 17, a visit to the dentist will be available to those who usually are unable to afford it. Dr. Richard Mantoan of Southland Smiles, 19815 Governors Highway in Flossmoor, in conjunction with the non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, is offering his services for free. This will[Read More…]
GSU offers Vacation Education summer courses
Governors State University is helping college students get additional credits this summer through a program it’s calling Vacation Education. The program focuses on general education and degree requirement classes standard to most bachelor’s degree programs. Students returning home for summer break from other colleges and universities can take a general[Read More…]
SSFS benefit at Buona Beef on March 28
Click on the image to view a larger version of the coupon. Help South Suburban Family Shelter while enjoying a meal from Buona Beef on Wednesday, March 28. SSFS will receive 20 percent of all sales generated from dine-in, drive-through, carry out and catering orders when a printed flyer[Read More…]
Homewood church presents dramatization of Last Supper
(Provided photo) A dramatization of the Last Supper will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood. Members of the Homewood church are being joined by members of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Glenwood in presenting this[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center gala marks 25th anniversary
The Cancer Support Center’s Annual Spring Gala is set for Friday, April 20, at The Odyssey, 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Tinley Park. This event, centered on a “Wizard of Oz” theme, includes a tribute to cancer survivors, dinner, silent auction, raffles, entertainment and more. Emmy Award-winning traffic/transportation anchor Roz[Read More…]
Flossmoor, District 161 will split new communications post
Flossmoor School District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor have agreed on an arrangement to share a full-time communications manager. The employee, who should be hired in the next several weeks, will technically be employed by the village but will split his or her time equally to support the two[Read More…]