The Flossmoor Village Board approved an agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to take ownership and convert the flood risk property at 1648 Western Ave. to open land. The board also authorized Mayor Michelle Nelson to sign an agreement with FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program for a grant[Read More…]
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New south suburban giving circle aims to strengthen local nonprofits
Carrie Bonanotte wants to make a difference for nonprofit organizations in the south suburbs, and she wants over 100 other women to do it alongside her. On Oct. 3, more than 100 women will gather at the Flossmoor Community House at 7 p.m. for the first 100+ Women Who Care[Read More…]
08.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Matilda. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will show “Matilda” from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of its Summer Movie Night series. Feel free to bring a snack.
Get Covered Illinois Transitions to a State-Based Marketplace this November
Get Covered Illinois announced Monday, Aug. 11, that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved Illinois’ transition to a state-based health insurance marketplace. Launched in 2013 as a branded portal to access Healthcare.gov, Get Covered Illinois will now operate as a full state-based marketplace. “Today marks a pivotal step[Read More…]
Obituary: George E. Mitchell
George E. Mitchell, age 88, U.S. Army veteran, beloved husband of 67 years of Mary Kay Mitchell: loving father of George, Mary (Duane) Nichols, Gregory, Michael and Charles Mitchell; dear grandfather of Maggie (Tom), Michaela (Dan), Michael (Selena), Jeremy, Samantha, Nicole, Nicholas, Daniel (Isabela), Canyon and Brooks; cherished great grandfather[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate 2 shots-fired incidents on West Side
Homewood police are investigating two shots-fired incidents, one late Monday, Aug. 11, and one early Tuesday, Aug. 12. The first incident was reported at 11:16 p.m. Monday. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Spruce Road and found several spent shell casings nearby. The shooter apparently had left the scene.[Read More…]
08.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Cook County 5th District Town Hall. Cook County 5th District Commissioner Kisha McCaskill will host a town[Read More…]
Gobble Doggs holds grand opening in Homewood Aug. 9 with mural unveiling, scholarships
Gobble Doggs celebrated its official grand opening in downtown Homewood at 2025 Ridge Road on Saturday Aug. 9. The restaurant, known for its turkey and vegan hot dogs, offered complimentary samples at the event. Annah Mitchell, owner of Gobble Doggs, thanked everyone for being there. With a successful turnout and[Read More…]
Metra and Pace offer free rides to K-12 students on the first day of school
Elementary and high school students from across the region will be able to ride public transit for free on Monday, Aug. 18, the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools and many suburban schools. This is the fourth year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to host Meet our Docs event
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between south suburban residents and the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave.[Read More…]


