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The service at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood on Sunday, June 23, was one filled with gratitude, memories and a few parting tears as the congregation marked its final meeting. Lake South District Superintendent Audrea Nanabray of the United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Conference performed the rite of[Read More…]
Volunteers working with South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) will be collecting school supplies for the homeless children served by PADS, and children in neighboring south suburban communities. The drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, will be at the parish’s north parking lot, 17951 Dixie[Read More…]
THE WEEK > Homewood Tornado Damage Reports. The village is working on a report documenting property damage from the July 15 tornado to explore whether the area is eligible for FEMA public assistance. Residents can help by completing an online form. Officials note that completing this form does not guarantee that assistance[Read More…]
Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood was filled with locally elected officials and supporters of Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller on July 14. They gathered for Miller’s 6th annual “Hats off to South Suburban Women” political fundraiser. The lunch kicked off with a performance by a local music artist,[Read More…]
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — You Matter 2 presents its annual Back to School Bash from noon to 3 p.m. at Woodlands Community Church, 18320 Argyle Ave. The youth empowerment organization will also kick off its 10th anniversary campaign, “A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Youth.” There will be[Read More…]
Honor Flight 115 took off from Chicago’s Midway Airport around 4 a.m. on June 19 with 109 Vietnam War veterans, including Homewood resident James Claydon. Since 2008, Honor Flight Chicago has been offering veterans a chance to reflect on their time of service and share memories with others who also[Read More…]
The Homewood Science Center celebrated its founding eight years ago with a Summer Fest party on Thursday, July 18, at Idlewild County Club. Aimee Matthys, vice president of the science center’s board, called it a resounding success. This success is demonstrated through the invaluable support and participation of donors and[Read More…]
A group of Heather Hill neighbors met Sunday, July 21, at Heather Hill School to discuss their concerns about the storm water detention basin under construction adjacent to the school. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson attended to answer questions about the project. The basin is being built to temporarily store storm[Read More…]
HOMEWOOD TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTS — The village announced Wednesday that it is working on a report documenting property damage from the July 15 tornado to explore whether the area is eligible for FEMA public assistance. Residents can help by completing an online form. Officials note that completing this form does not guarantee that[Read More…]
Bradley-Scott to launch campaign Flossmoor Trustee Joni Bradley-Scott announced earlier in July that she will be running for mayor of Flossmoor in the April 2025 election. She is holding a campaign launch event from 6 to 9 p.m. July 30 at Opulence Gallery, 3323 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor. Solving property[Read More…]
