Gregory Van Lawrence, 71, of Homewood, was called to rest on Friday, November 21, 2025. Greg was born on September 8, 1954, in Chicago to Edwin Lawrence and Helen (Giles) Lawrence. He attended Hyde Park High School and transferred to Thornton High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the[Read More…]
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Flossmoor police urge motorists to drive sober during holiday season, release Thanksgiving enforcement results
To make sure holiday celebrations don’t end in tragedies, the Flossmoor Police Department is joining with law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort this season. From Friday, Dec. 12, through Monday, Jan. 5, Flossmoor officers will take part in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled[Read More…]
H-F High announces 69 Illinois State Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced the 69 students who have been named Illinois State Scholars. These students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements, including being in to top half of the 2026 graduating class and scoring at or above the 95th percentile on the ACT exam. The students are: Taylor[Read More…]
County assessor calls for measures to protect homeowners from tax spikes
As Chicago homeowners receive property tax bills showing the largest increases in decades, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is calling for reforms to protect homeowners and raising alarms about the unfairness of a property tax system that forces reductions in downtown commercial properties to be shouldered by Black and Latino[Read More…]
Parker Junior High students find warmth and creativity in Knitting and Crochet Club
A cozy scene unfolded recently at Parker Junior High as students and staff gathered for an afternoon of stitching, chatting and learning together. The Knitting and Crochet Club, open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, has become a beloved space to unwind and pick up a new skill. The[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra awarded $40K Grant from OpenAI Foundation’s People-First AI Fund
OpenAI Foundation announced on Dec. 3 the first recipients from its People-First AI Fund, a multi-million-dollar investment in community-based nonprofits working to strengthen local communities and expand the opportunity of artificial intelligence. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra the only professional orchestra to be awarded a grant. AI has been a red-hot topic[Read More…]
Anew names Kristine Scott its next CEO
Kristine Scott has been appointed the next chief executive officer for Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. She begins in the position Dec. 29. Scott has been working with nonprofits for 25 years, the last six years as Anew’s chief advancement officer. Her experience in fundraising, strategic partnerships and stakeholder[Read More…]
Cook County Board unanimously approves $10.12B balanced budget
On Nov. 20, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a balanced $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget includes billions of dollars in public health, public safety and economic development funding and continues pandemic recovery efforts without layoffs, tax increases or cuts to essential services. “This[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Dec. 1 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlight: Tuesday, Dec. 2 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board[Read More…]
Humane Society hopes to meet matching gift
As Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 approaches, South Suburban Humane Society is hoping to raise $20,000 so it can get a matching grant. Donations can be made at the southsuburbanhumane.org website. The work of the humane society annually impacts an estimated 20,000 pets and the people who love them. Volunteers[Read More…]
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