For the moment, Homewood appears to be the doughnut capital of the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to Pearson’s Bakery and two Dunkin’ Donuts shops, the first Krispy Kreme shop in the Chicago area opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 17815 Halsted St. after a seven-year absence from[Read More…]
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Homewood attorney helps reach $18.5 million settlement
Homewood attorney Samuel Briones of the law firm Briones, Harvey & Trevino helped broker an $18.5 million out-of-court mediated settlement on behalf of his client who was seriously injured after being pinned under a car. Filiberto Perez Jr. was 7 when he and his sisters were standing on a[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly to deliver ‘State of the District’ address Tuesday
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents the 2nd Congressional District including Homewood and Flossmoor, will deliver her “State of the District” address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Holiday Inn in Matteson, 500 Holiday Plaza. At the event, Kelly will thank constituents, elected officials and local[Read More…]
Volunteers still needed for some MLK Day of Service projects
Nearly 500 volunteers are taking part in more than a dozen projects during the Jan. 16 MLK Day of Service in Flossmoor, Homewood and other area communities. Volunteers are still needed for some projects, including the annual PADS program at Flossmoor Community Church, book collection and sorting at Homewood Public[Read More…]
Cervical cancer survivor given a special pampering experience
Cancer survivor Sue Armato felt like a queen for a day, thanks to the special efforts of the staff at JCPenney’s in Calumet City that wanted to draw attention to January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Homewood signs agreement in search for alternative water source
In a 5 to 1 vote Tuesday, Homewood’s Board of Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to join 10 area municipalities in a search for an alternate method of obtaining Lake Michigan water rather than the existing route through the City of Chicago. Trustee Karen Washington cast the opposing vote.[Read More…]
Drama Group auditions for ‘The Secret Garden’ musical set for Jan. 20, 22 and 23
The Drama Group is looking for 20 singers, dancers and actors of all ages to audition Jan. 20, 22 and 23 for the upcoming production of “The Secret Garden.” No appointment is required, but those auditioning should prepare a song from the production or a similar musical, and expect[Read More…]
Chicago Archdiocese says St. Joseph School closing in June
St. Joseph School, part of the Parish of St. Joseph in Homewood, will close at the end of this school year. The school opened in 1926. A statement Wednesday, Jan. 11, from the Archdiocese of Chicago read: “After careful deliberation on the long-term sustainability of the school, school[Read More…]
Cook County assessor puts senior and senior freeze property tax exemption applications in the mail
It’s time for senior citizen homeowners to apply for their senior and senior freeze property tax exemptions. The deadline is Feb. 8. Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios said his staff has mailed the renewal applications for tax year 2016. Savings from these exemptions will appear as deductions on the 2017[Read More…]
Rooke Chapel Ringers handbell concert set for Saturday
The Rooke Chapel Ringers of Bucknell University will perform a free concert Saturday, Jan. 14, performing on their seven octaves of finely crafted brass handbells. The free performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchinson. The students are the guest of Aaron Messersmith of Homewood,[Read More…]
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