The Homewood Public Library board failed on Wednesday to ratify a contract with its employees represented by AFSCME, saying the board never received a signed contract. At the library board’s May meeting, AFSCME members were anticipating the agreement would be ratified. The board went into an hour-long closed session meeting, and[Read More…]
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Crews begin demolishing landmark St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights
St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights is coming down. In a matter of weeks, the southeast corner at the intersection of U.S. 1 and U.S. 30 will be empty. The 108-year-old institution will be gone from its Chicago Heights location forever, after being folded into a new Franciscan Health operation at[Read More…]
Body pulled from Flossmoor golf course pond identified as Steger man
The body of a 66-year-old man found in a Coyote Run Golf Course pond June 13 has been identified as Marshall Ray Peters of Steger, a Cook County Bureau of Administration official confirmed. The cause and manner of his death could take several weeks to determine pending toxicology results and[Read More…]
H-F star pitcher Schlaffer celebrates draft by Cubs
Tyler Schlaffer has been a fan of the Chicago Cubs from the sandbox. Ever since he was little, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumnus dreamed of playing for that major league baseball team. Now he’s celebrating his literal dream come true, after being drafted by the Cubs in early June.
Cottage on Dixie abruptly closes, owner seeks break and a buyer
The Cottage on Dixie, a well loved Homewood farm-to-table eatery has closed its doors, leaving a void for diners seeking organic, locally sourced ingredients and creative, upscale dishes.
Home on Aberdeen Street damaged by fire Sunday
A home in the 18300 block of Aberdeen Street was damaged in a fire Sunday night, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski.
Bike it or watch it: Two ways to learn Hidden Gem race route
Organizers of the inaugural Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor have announced “Bike the Gem,” a unique event on Saturday, July 13, to highlight the upcoming 13.1-mile course through the village. They are also producing a series of short videos featuring the sights to be seen along the route.
Garris selected scholarship winner
Kai Garris, a 2019 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has been awarded a Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. Kai Garris Garris, of Flossmoor, was one of 72 regional recipients of the scholarship this year. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance and leadership skills. [Read More…]
Farmers Market gets a break
The Homewood Farmers Market has had a rough time with the weather so far this season. Opening day on May 25 was sunny and beautiful, but the first two Wednesday evening markets, June 12 and June 19, were cut short by cold rain. The market on Saturday, June 15, was[Read More…]
South Suburban Humane Society opens Homewood Adoption Center
Sallie May, Vern, Ollie and their furry friends barked and howled in unison with the audience’s applause at the ribbon cutting for the South Suburban Humane Society’s new adoption center Friday, June 21, in Homewood. Humane society and village officials gathered to mark the occasion of the new facility at[Read More…]
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