“Thirteen Days in October,” a 2000 Kevin Costner movie, chronicled the events in the Kennedy White House during the Cuban Missile Crisis. During the “thirteen days,” Oct. 16-28, 1962, the world came as close to the brink of nuclear war as anytime before or since. Tensions were high throughout the[Read More…]
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Oncologist presents breast cancer program Oct. 23 at Cancer Support Center
Noted oncologist Dr. Dennis Citrin will give a presentation on breast cancer at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Road in Homewood. Citrin, of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, will cover a variety of topics including prevalence of the disease, symptoms associated with the[Read More…]
Veterans can get free dental services on Nov. 11
Two Flossmoor dental practices are taking part in this year’s statewide Veterans Day dentistry program. On Nov. 11, veterans can receive free dental treatment at the Southland Smiles and the Center for Dental Excellence. The program is sponsored by the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) to show appreciation to veterans[Read More…]
Hearing center’s traditions blending with technology
Homewood Hearing Center has been a fixture in Homewood for more than 50 years and continues to treat patients with an experienced staff and modern techniques and tools. This fall Dr. Charles Amenta, an otolaryngologist (ENT) and Sheri Larks, a board certified audiologist, celebrate 20 years of working together in the[Read More…]
Blood drive Oct. 28 in Homewood
Heartland Blood Centers is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 17929 Gottschalk in Homewood. Donors 17 years old and older who weigh at least 100 pounds and are in good health can donate. Donors taking medications may be[Read More…]
Sign up to sing in ‘Hamilton’ karaoke event
If you find yourself singing songs from the hit show “Hamilton,” now’s your chance to say you’ve join the cast at a special Homewood Public Library sing-along event.
Lighthouse plans coming out storytelling event
Lighthouse LGBTQ+ is sponsoring a storytelling event in honor of National Coming Out Day. It is taking place from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. Members of the area’s LGBTQ community will share coming out stories at the event. National Coming Out[Read More…]
Homewood buys storm sewer cleaner
Homewood village board members approved the $165,440 purchase of a new storm sewer cleaner at their Oct. 10 meeting. The village bought the 2017 model Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted sewer jet cleaner from Standard Equipment Company through the National Joint Powers Alliance, a joint governmental purchasing program that allows municipalities to[Read More…]
Homewood’s medical marijuana dispensary changing lives of chronically ill
John puts his empty pill bottles on the table when he addresses audiences about his use of medical marijuana. Since he got his card as a patient for medical marijuana 12 months ago, he says his life has turned around. Injured on the job two years ago, John has had[Read More…]
Apollo Park buildings defaced with hateful graffiti
Vandals spray painted graffiti on buildings at Apollo Park in Homewood this week. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Executive Director Debbie Kopas said the hateful drawings and words were discovered on the concession building when park district staff did their daily rounds of garbage pick-up. The vandalism occurred between Wednesday evening and[Read More…]