Dear Editor,Based on the article “Homewood domestic violence agency surprised by Ingalls contract termination,” posted on your website on Dec. 4, 2018, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is ending its contract with the South Suburban Family Shelter in favor of a contract with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. This is[Read More…]
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Struggling Simeon sneaks by H-F
The Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings lost another close game Friday, falling to Simeon 57-54. The Vikings have a record of 5-3 but all three of those losses have been within a deficit of five points.
Flossmoor Plan Commission OKs pickup truck parking
The Flossmoor Plan Commission gave its approval Thursday for changing a longstanding ordinance that bans Flossmoor residents from parking pickup trucks in their driveways. Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to recommend that the Flossmoor Village Board adopt an amendment outlining new regulations that permit pickup-truck parking with some restrictions. Part[Read More…]
New director starts at Flossmoor Public Library
Flossmoor Public Library’s new director Jamie Paicely said she is excited to be “immersed in the heart of the village” thanks to her new job. Paicely joins the Flossmoor library after serving as director of the Steger-South Chicago Heights Library for four years. She started as a reference librarian[Read More…]
Brooks appointed circuit court judge
Lloyd James Brooks of Homewood has been appointed a Cook County Circuit Court judge. He will serve from Dec. 20, 2018, through Dec. 7, 2020.
Homewood girl collects 300 pairs of pajamas for Lurie patients
Ten-year-old Dannen Rose helped collect more than 300 pairs of pajamas to donate to patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The Homewood girl got help from her mom, Danielle Bowens, as well as some neighbors who rallied around to help the cause.
District 153 schools earn commendable ranking
The Illinois State Board of Education issued commendable rankings for Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood District 153. “We’re very proud of the work our staff does in working with the students, and collaborating with the parents and all our teams,” said Superintendent Dale Mitchell. The[Read More…]
PSC students learn trade skills hands-on at Park Forest house
A new joint venture between Prairie State College, the Village of Park Forest and South Suburban College is making it possible for young adults to gain real-world experience in a variety of construction trades. Known as the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI), the program extends learning from the classroom to[Read More…]
Festive pub crawl Thursday to benefit Homewood Arts Council
Homewood Arts Council’s first fundraiser, the 0.3K run/walk/stroll in September brought out considerable costuming creativity in participants. The organization is providing another opportunity from 6:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, with Ho Ho Homewood Festivus-for-the-Rest-of-Us Pub Crawl, a chance for people to channel their inner elf,[Read More…]
Pop’s Popcorn Shop opens in Homewood
Attention popcorn lovers! If you have been wishing for a gourmet specialty popcorn shop located in Homewood, your dreams have come true. Pop’s Popcorn Shop has opened at 18035 Dixie Highway offering unique popcorn flavors.
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