One man was injured in a shooting Saturday night at the Speedway gas station, 18002 Halsted St., according to Homewood police. The 52-year-old male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital by ambulance, police said. The incident occurred about 8:50 p.m. The gunfire came from a[Read More…]
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Coping with COVID: State offers new plan to prevent resurgence, county jail cited for containing virus
The state announces a new plan to respond to any sign of a resurgence of COVID-19 as case numbers make modest rise. Local case numbers rise, but there have been no additional deaths. A CDC study highlights the effective measures used by the sheriff’s department to contain an outbreak in[Read More…]
More than 4,000 books donated for District 153 students
A special donation by Bernie’s Book Bank will enable Homewood District 153 to provide every child kindergarten through fifth grade with new books to start an at-home library. Anne Wallace, a first grade teacher at Willow School, worked on arranging the donation. On July 13, the organization delivered 750 bags[Read More…]
Fans restricted from BMW Championship plan at Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields Country Club will be hosting the BMW Championship golf tournament Aug. 25 through 30, but spectators won’t be on the sidelines. Information from the Western Golf Association, host of the event, issued an updated statement: “As we have said from the start, our No. 1 priority remains the[Read More…]
D161 board to review detailed draft reopening plan on Monday
At its July 13 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a plan that would allow parents to choose between a hybrid in-person/remote learning option and all-remote learning when school opens in the fall. At the board’s July 20 meeting, discussion of a more detailed draft plan is on the[Read More…]
John J. (Jack) Maher | August 30, 2019
John J. (Jack) Maher, 87, longtime resident of Homewood, Illinois passed away in Rockford on August 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family. A memorial mass will be held on August 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Church in Homewood. John J. (Jack) Maher Jack was born in Philadelphia,[Read More…]
Tax incentive, parking amendment approved in Homewood
A tax incentive for INX International Ink in Homewood was approved by the village board Tuesday, July 14. INX operates a manufacturing facility at 1000 Maple Ave. It’s one of the largest producers of printer ink in North America. The Cook County Class 6B incentive aims to encourage the development[Read More…]
During four-hour meeting, HFHS board wrestles with return-to-school issues
District 233 school board members are working to reach an agreement on whether students should return to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the fall for in-person learning with a hybrid model, or continue with all-remote learning. They continue to solicit comments from parents. The board will meet remotely at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Pritzker marks $108M in COVID funding for schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to pre-K through 12th grade public education and institutions of higher education to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19. This funding will help bridge the digital divide, protect the health and safety of students and[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn welcomes customers back to dining room
Burnt ends are on the menu at Maple Tree Inn, where guests can now dine indoors or outside. (Provided photo)
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