SNOW — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday and early Saturday with 6 inches or more of heavy, blowing snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph late Friday, creating blizzard conditions. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a[Read More…]
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Homewood, District 153 collaborate on extended MLK Day of Service collection
The Village of Homewood will be partnering with School District 153 again this year to collect items for Anew, Respond Now and South Suburban Humane Society in honor of Martin Luther King Day of Service. On Monday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, residents can drop-off items at the[Read More…]
County offers pet safety tips for bitterly cold weather
Snowstorms throughout the week will give way to bitterly cold subzero temperatures starting this weekend, and the frigid climate creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets, according to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (DARC). DARC officials are remind residents to take special precautions to keep[Read More…]
1.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting snow overnight tonight, probably less than an inch. More snow is expected Friday and Saturday, with accumulation possible along with strong winds. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a high of 10 degrees. The highs Monday and Tuesday could be in[Read More…]
State health officials: Respiratory viruses circulating widely following the holidays
As Illinois’ overall respiratory illness level has increased from moderate to high in week following the holidays. More than half the counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). State health officials reminded the public to stay up-to-date on[Read More…]
1.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow overnight and into the morning. HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. The board will consider[Read More…]
H-F symphonic band performs at international music conference
For the first time, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Symphonic Band performed and was part of clinic presentations at the Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. This program drew more than 18,000 attendees from every state and more than 40 countries. The conference on Dec. 20, 21 and[Read More…]
MLK Day 2024: Bricks of Hope offers therapeutic distraction for sick kids
Building things with Lego brick sets is fun, but the activity also can be a lifeline to kids battling serious illness, as one local family can attest. Gina LoGalbo’s MLK Day of Service project for the second year is collecting new Lego sets for Bricks of Hope, a project that[Read More…]
01.08.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday, Jan. 9. The forecast calls for wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 30 mph, according to NWS. Snowfall rates of 1 to[Read More…]
The Weeks | Jan. 7: Immigrant bus regs, Hibbing renovation back on, Culture closes, benefit concert, Hoops for Hunger
THE WEEK > Meetings Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, in the village hall committee room. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet[Read More…]
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