Homewood residents in the area of 186th Street and Riegel Road received an emergency alert just after 4 p.m. Friday, April 25, advising them to shelter in place because of police activity. Willow School was placed on lockdown, although students were gone already. Homewood police assisted Chicago Heights officers in[Read More…]
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Preckwinkle issues statement on DOJ cuts to violence prevention funding
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued the following statement Thursday, April 24, after she received notice that the Trump Administration intends to cut funding Cook County is using for violence prevention programs. “I strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s recent decision to cancel Department of Justice funding that supports life-saving[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon Announces Election Certification
The Cook County Clerk’s Office has officially certified the results for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election, completing all required post-election processes and ballot tabulation reviews, Clerk Monica Gordon announced Tuesday, April 22. Certified township and precinct-level suburban results, including Early Voting and Mail Ballots, have officially been submitted to[Read More…]
Not in Our State: Illinois calls on residents to help stop hate
Illinois has faced an alarming surge in hate and extremism, following national trends. Hate crimes have skyrocketed 125% statewide since 2021, with bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity driving over 95% of incidents. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and Illinois Commission on Discrimination and[Read More…]
04.25.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 25 Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt. From 8 to 10 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., adults will have a chance to hunt for prize-filled eggs hidden along the trail. Bring a flashlight and a basket. For anyone age 21 and up. Fee is $30. Click here to register. Saturday,[Read More…]
Love of trees brings students out for Arbor Day planting
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invited second grade students from Willow School, and a third grade class at Churchill School, to come to Indian Trails Park in Homewood on Thursday to plant trees as part of its Arbor Day celebration. Blue skies and balmy temperatures made the walk of several blocks[Read More…]
GovState President Cheryl Green dies after battle with illness
Recently retired Governors State University President Cheryl Green died on April 23. An email to the community from Interim University President Corey Bradford announced Green’s passing following a lengthy illness on April 24. Green retired on March 1 after serving as the university’s sixth president for four years. In August[Read More…]
GovState board selects Joyce Ester as the next university president
The Governors State University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a contract with Joyce Ester, who will officially become the university’s seventh president on July 1. Ester, who was selected from a pool of 62 candidates for the position, has had a long career in higher education. GovState will[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor receive portions of Cook County disaster aid for 2024 tornado impact
Homewood and Flossmoor each received reimbursements from the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund for damage inflicted by the tornado that hit both communities in July 2024. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the awards[Read More…]
Kelly expected to explore run for Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced on Wednesday, April 23, that he plans to retire after his current term expires in 2027, and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, whose 2nd Congressional District includes Homewood and Flossmoor, said she is interested in running for the seat. “I love the job of United[Read More…]
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