The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a virtual public meeting on July 28 to provide information and get feedback on the development of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, the latest in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to have one million electric vehicles registered in Illinois by 2030. Click[Read More…]
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‘Waldo’ is coming to Homewood, bringing summer fun and boosting local shops
Where’s Waldo? This summer, you’ll be looking for him in Homewood. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 15 local businesses throughout the community during July. This year is the 10th anniversary of Find Waldo Local, a summer vacation activity designed to help[Read More…]
Illinois Family Relief Plan to begin July 1
Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois Family Relief Plan will go into effect to provide relief on grocery tax, gas tax and property taxes. The plan totals an estimated $1.83 billion in relief, including income and property tax rebates and a temporary cut in several sales taxes. The Family Relief Plan includes several tax[Read More…]
New President and CEO Named at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Franciscan Alliance’s Board of Trustees has named Raymond Grady as the new president and chief executive officer of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and its South Suburban Chicago Division. He will begin his duties in Olympia Fields on July 18. “Ray Grady is a seasoned healthcare executive and strategic leader who[Read More…]
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers summer pet safety tips
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during hot and humid weather. The department offers the following tips for pet owners to keep in mind: Do not leave your pet in a[Read More…]
Former Flossmoor Fire Chief Berk dies
The Village of Flossmoor is mourning the death of retired Flossmoor Fire Chief Gregory C. Berk, who died on Saturday, June 18. Berk started his fire service career with the Flossmoor Fire Department in 1967 as a volunteer firefighter. In 1978, he was sworn in as the village’s first[Read More…]
Illinois State Police carjacking initiative signed into law
To assist the Illinois State Police curb the rise in carjackings, State Senator Patrick Joyce supported a new measure that will give more counties across the state expanded access to funding for expressway cameras. “The Illinois State Police have had great success using expressway cameras to track down carjackings in[Read More…]
Wind Creek Hospitality, local officials break ground on East Hazel Crest/Homewood casino
Last week, representatives from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality marked the start of construction and celebrated local leaders who provided support to the project throughout the application process. The casino, slated to open in 2023, will be built directly just north of the intersection of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic graduates students from Homewood, Flossmoor
Marian Catholic High School has announced its Homewood and Flossmoor graduates in the Class of 2022. During the 59th graduation ceremony on May 16, Principal Steve Tortorello, a Class of 2004 graduate, urged graduates to “cherish the feeling” of their accomplishments. Graduates from Flossmoor are Christopher Ormsby and Kennedy[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer concert series at Olympia Fields Country Club
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present four summer concerts of classical, jazz and contemporary works as its IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club 2022 series. Two performances will be given at 6:15 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10.[Read More…]