The Speedway gas station at 18002 S. Halsted St. was robbed early Monday, Sept. 16, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the station shortly before 3:30 a.m. and learned that three masked individuals, one displaying a handgun, had demanded money from the register and safe. The alleged robbers left[Read More…]
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Column: Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities
State lawmakers have made it easier for people with disabilities to continue receiving property tax relief on an annual basis. Cook County homeowners who receive the Persons with Disabilities Exemption no longer have to reapply for the benefit every year. Lawmakers recently acted to allow the benefit to automatically renew[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 15: Fall Fest, mariachi performance, Recyclepalooza, battling disinformation
THE WEEK > Your government (Meetings are open to the public.) Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here and here. Highlights: Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will 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 with the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in[Read More…]
New Flossmoor event, OAKtoberfest, will combine environmental learning, fall celebration on Sept. 28
The Village of Flossmoor will launch a new event, OAKtoberfest, on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its centennial celebration. The event will include a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit with activities for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Flossmoor Park at Brassie[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields reaccredited for cardiovascular, pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care. “All of us at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are proud of[Read More…]
Fall Fest, annual Chili Cook-Off, return Sept. 21
Homewood’s annual Fall Fest will return to Martin Avenue from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. More than 20 chefs are signed up to compete in one of the biggest Chili Cook-Off competitions Homewood has ever had, according to village officials. For a suggested donation of $5, anyone[Read More…]
9.13.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR LAWN APPLICATIONS — Flossmoor posted a notice Thursday that the village’s landscape contractor will be “applying a combination of fertilizer and herbicide to areas owned by the village from Friday, Sept. 13, to Wednesday, Sept. 18. No fertilizer or herbicide will be applied to private property. Notification flags will be[Read More…]
Outside group altercation impacts H-F band practice
An altercation by supporters of basketball teams playing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building Monday night caused H-F Vikings band members to leave the football field where they were practicing and move to the band room in the South Building. According to Carla Erdey, director of communications at H-F, the[Read More…]
Information session Thursday for anyone considering a run for school board
The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor is hosting an information session for anyone considering in running for a school board position. The session will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The program will focus on what it takes to[Read More…]
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