Homewood Science Pub’s speaker in November will ask the audience to get small. Really small. The lecture will take a microbial perspective on the world. Jack A. Gilbert Jack A. Gilbert is a microbial ecologist at Argonne National Laboratory whose ongoing research is focused on exploring how microbial communities assemble[Read More…]
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Village officials: Harvey’s water finance woes not likely to affect Homewood water bills
Local residents wondering if Harvey’s water finance woes will trickle down to Homewood probably have nothing to fear, according to village officials. A Cook County judge ruled Friday, Aug. 29, that the Village of Harvey must abide by state law and spend revenue generated by water distribution only on appropriate[Read More…]
Harvey ordered to pay $26 million to Chicago
The city of Harvey has been ordered to pay Chicago $26 million in unpaid water bills, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune Thursday, Nov. 20. The ruling does not end the legal battle over Harvey’s unpaid water bills, however. The Tribune reports the court will rule in January[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 14, 2014
62 calls: Traffic Stop (37), Assist Fire Dept. (3), Parking Problem (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Burglar Alarm (5), Disabled Vehicle (1), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Abandoned Vehicle (1), Notification (1), Lockout (2), Check Well Being (4), Disturbance (1), Solicitor Complaint (1), Suspicious Circumstances (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Traffic Hazard (1) Traffic[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 13, 2014
59 calls: Traffic Stop (26), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Citizen Assist (2), Burglary to Vehicle (1), Hnagup (3), Burglar Alarm (8), Check Well Being (2), Parking Problem (1), Driving Complaint (1), Found Property (1), Disabled Vehicle (1), Suspicous Circumstances (1), Lockout (2), Suspicious Subject (2), Assist Other Agency (1), Lost[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 12, 2014
60 calls: Traffic Stop (33), Burglar Alarm (5), Assist Fire Dept. (4), Traffic Accident with Damage (3), Hit & Run (1), Lockout (3), Suspicious Auto (1), Retail Theft (2), Open Door/Window (2), Child Endangerment (1), Theft (1), Request to Speak to Officer (2), Citizen Assist (1), Driving Complaint (1) Traffic[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 11, 2014
59 calls: Traffic Stop (31), Burglar Alarm (5), Barking Dog (1), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Panic Alarm (1), Suspicious Circumstances (6), Domestic Disturbance (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (4), Hit & Run (1), Retail Theft (1), Lockout (1), Suspicious Auto (1) Traffic Stop (31) 12:00 a.m., 18300 Kedzie Ave. 12:05[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 10, 2014
58 calls: Traffic Stop (32), Suspicious Subject (2), Domestic Disturbance (2), Stray Animal (1), Disturbance (1), Assist Fire Dept. (7), Citizen Assist (1), Burglar Alarm (2), Neighbor Problem (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Verify Alarm Work (1), Traffic Hazard (1), Found Property (1), Lockout (1), Hit & Run (1),[Read More…]
Police Reports: Nov. 9, 2014
56 calls: Traffic Stop (36), Burglar Alarm (1), Noise Complaint (1), Assist Fire Dept. (3), Disturbance (2), Suspicious Subject (2), Suspicious Circumstances (3), Lockout (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (3), Hit & Run (2), Juvenile Problem (1), Minibike Complaint (1) Traffic Stop (36) 12:02 a.m., 187th St. & Halsted St.[Read More…]
Winterfest coming to Flossmoor Library Dec. 6
Celebrate the holiday season with Winterfest at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., Saturday, Dec. 6. The event will begin at 2 p.m. with children’s story time, according to a information from Library Director Megan Millen. Then from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. the library will host a children’s holiday party, with a[Read More…]