By Josh BootsmaThe Lansing JournalOriginally published Feb. 14, 2024 The February 13 meeting of the Thornton Township Board of Trustees lasted four minutes. But the public was not allowed to witness it. A man at township headquarters wearing a black sweatshirt that read “SECURITY” directed members of the public to[Read More…]
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Franciscan WorkingWell Chicago Heights moving to new location
Franciscan WorkingWell Chicago Heights is moving to a new location effective Monday, Feb. 19. The existing location at 30 E. 15th St. Suite 100 in Chicago Heights will close effective Friday, Feb. 16. The new location will open on Monday, Feb. 19 at 211 Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. The[Read More…]
2.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT — Elected officials, clinicians, social service and community leaders and residents will participate in Cook County’s inaugural Behavioral Health Summit at 9:30 a.m. The summit can be viewed live online. The discussion will help develop a countywide behavioral health strategic plan and inform upcoming community-based funding opportunities from[Read More…]
Interest penalties drop from 18% to 9% for homeowners who are late paying property tax bills
Penalties reductions are about to take effect as property owners face a March 1 due date for 2023 First Installment tax bills, according to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. For those who are late paying their taxes due March 1, the interest rate penalty will drop from 18% a year[Read More…]
Two charged in December shooting, attempted carjacking in Homewood
Homewood police reported Wednesday, Feb. 14, that two men have been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking in the 17900 block of Halsted Street in December. A 19-year-old man was shot and seriously injured during the incident. Police said Deandre Adams, 20, of Harvey, was arrested on Jan. 22 and was[Read More…]
With love, from Willow School
There was an extra special dose of love at Willow School Wednesday for Valentine’s Day. The kindergarten, first and second graders found lots of ways to show affection for those they care about. Parent volunteers came to the Homewood school to help at classroom parties marking the special day as[Read More…]
2.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DQ HISTORY — The Homewood Historical Society will host Diary Queen owner Kevin Welsh, who will tell the history of the village’s summertime favorite. The presentation will follow a brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the meeting room of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. JUNETEENTH ROYAL COURT — You[Read More…]
H-F comeback falls short in regular season finale
Vikings, Bolingbrook share conference crown It’s not the way Homewood-Flossmoor wanted to finish the regular season. The Vikings had a storybook ending set up to springboard into what they hope will be a special postseason. Ranked No. 1 in Class 4A in the latest Associated Press poll, H-F was hosting[Read More…]
New principal selected for Homewood’s Willow School
Ryan Gordon, a principal in Oak Park District 97, was selected by the Homewood District 153 school board to serve as the next principal at Willow School. Her appointment was unanimously approved at the Feb. 12 board meeting. The board started with 12 finalists for the principal’s job and winnowed[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves installation of license plate reader cameras to aid police investigations
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees followed the recommendation from Police Chief Jerel Jones and voted to enter into a contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reader cameras at 11 locations in the village. Jones said the cameras are used to identify vehicles used in the commission of crimes[Read More…]
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