The “Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act of 2023,” or the PREEMIE Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 3226 is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes and infant health by continuing research and education programs aimed at preventing preterm births. The legislation[Read More…]
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12.14.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
ELVES NIGHT OUT — Shop local and have fun. Homewood Business Association members will offer sips, snacks and specials. Participating shops include Anjel’s Boutique, Art 4 Soul, Art Corner Frames, Gaia’s Market & Refillery, Jonathan Kane Salon & Spa, Loulou Belle, Serendipity Shoppe, The Rock Shop, The Village Door, The Villager Gift[Read More…]
Trustee Lisa Purcell steps down from Homewood board
At the Homewood board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12, trustee Lisa Purcell surprised her fellow board members by announcing her resignation as a village trustee. Before Purcell made the motion to adjourn the meeting, she informed the rest of the board that she was stepping down after serving as a trustee[Read More…]
Homewood police make arrest in shots fired incident
A resident who reported being shot at early Tuesday was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 13, and charged with allegedly firing shots randomly outside his residents, according to Homewood police. Emmanuel Simmons, 32, of Homewood was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, police said. He was located alone on scene in[Read More…]
Miscommunication cited by both sides as Hibbing Building rehab effort stalls
A temporary stop order on concrete work at the Hibbing Building, 18121-18123 Harwood Ave. in Homewood, prompted owner Joe Peters to announce he is stopping the project. Both Peters and village officials said miscommunication contributed to the impasse. The renovation effort has been going for about two years. Extensive renovations[Read More…]
12.13.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
CATCH THE TWAIN, THE MUSICAL — The Homewood Historical Society will feature Catch the Twain, the Musical at its regular meeting, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Warren Brown will portray Mark Twain with Mark Dvorak accompanying him on banjo, including audience participation[Read More…]
Preparations are important as H-F debaters take on weighty subjects
Should social media companies, like Facebook and YouTube, continue to be responsible for third party content posted by users? Or should those restrictions be lifted? That’s just one of the weighty topics Debate Club students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School prepare to argue when they go up against competitors at regional[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired early Tuesday
Homewood police officers responded to the 18400 block of Kedzie Avenue at about 12:48 a.m. Tuesday after receiving a report of shots fired. Officers located a person in the area who stated several people shot at him as he was leaving his residence. The group got in a vehicle and[Read More…]
12.12.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
SANTA DRIVEWAY VISITS — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will provide Santa Claus visits to homes from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and Dec.13. Residents can take a photo with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Available to H-F residents only. Cost is $20 per house visit.[Read More…]
State health officials report that COVID-19, other respiratory viruses are increasing
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that with the holidays approaching, data indicate that the impact of respiratory viruses is being felt across the state with 44 counties now at an elevated level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the CDC’s national COVID Data Tracker, as of the week ending[Read More…]
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