Heat warning. The National Weather Service extreme heat warning will continue to midnight Monday. Local cooling centers are prepared to help anyone who needs shelter in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to be the 90s and peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees are expected. Whistlestoppers game[Read More…]
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County announces funding for next phase of home down payment program
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 12 approved $8.6 million to support a second phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program, which will assist residents in the homebuying process. Lenders that are part of the program will have access to funding on June 24 — and more[Read More…]
Region Pass available to allow customers to ride CTA, Metra and Pace with one purchase
Beginning Friday, June 20, riders can now purchase the Regional Day Pass, which allows unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace in a single day – streamlining how people move across the Chicago region. The new pass, available only in the latest version of the Ventra app (version 2.2.11), is[Read More…]
06.21.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Heat warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from 10 a.m. Saturday to midnight Monday. Local cooling centers are prepared to help anyone who needs shelter in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to be the 90s and peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105[Read More…]
Local cooling centers open during excessive heat
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Cook County, including Homewood and Flossmoor, from 10 a.m. Saturday to midnight Monday. Local cooling centers are prepared to help anyone who needs shelter in the coming days. The NWS alert notes that dangerously hot and humid conditions will[Read More…]
H-F community celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with parade and block party
The Homewood-Flossmoor community celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant parade followed by a block party at Parker Junior High School. The 2025 Juneteenth Parade began at Western Avenue Elementary School and marched down Flossmoor Road to Parker. Attendees at the block party enjoyed live music from DJ Chicago Rambo, various food[Read More…]
Cook County unveils preliminary 2026 budget forecast
Cook County unveiled the preliminary forecast on Wednesday, June 18, for the 2026 fiscal year, showing a projected gap of $211.4 million across the County’s General and Health funds. Despite the fiscal pressures and economic instability created by federal actions, this represents a decrease from last year’s $218.2 million[Read More…]
06.20.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Friday, June 20 H-F Pride Fest. There will be entertainment from MC Queen Sasha Love, the Bel Canto Community Choir and The Divas from 5 to 9 p.m. in Irwin Park as the H-F community celebrates diversity and supports LGBTQ+ pride. Saturday, June 21 Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8[Read More…]
Heather Hill group prepares for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, discusses community action
Tom Dobrez and Brent Bachus, organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, came to the June 11 Heather Hill Civic Association meeting to speak with the residents of Heather Hill about preparations, what to expect, and volunteering. The race will be held on Sept. 6. One of the biggest changes[Read More…]
Franciscan Health’s weekly ‘Walk With a Doc’ program steps off July 18 in Chicago Heights
Area residents can lace up their walking shoes for a healthy dose of information and exercise as Franciscan Health’s free Walk With a Doc program steps off July 18 in Chicago Heights. The free, one-hour walks will start at the Jones Memorial Community Center, 220 E. 15th St. in Chicago[Read More…]
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