Hillcrest High School officials announced on the school’s Facebook page Saturday that a teen was shot and killed following the homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 15. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of all those involved in this tragedy,” the statement read. “We in District 228 are[Read More…]
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Gourmet cookie chain Crumbl Cookie opens in Homewood
Crumbl Cookies, a gourmet cookie store chain with weekly specials, opened in Homewood with a grand opening celebration on Friday, Sept. 8. “Everything is made in-house. We mix the dough. We ball the dough. We bake everything. Even the little, tiniest crumble on top of that cookie is made in-house,”[Read More…]
Homewood board to hold committee of the whole meeting Sept. 19
The Homewood Board of Trustees will hold a committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, with four topics on the agenda related to downtown amenities. Topics will include the downtown sound system extension project. The board delayed a vote on the project[Read More…]
9.16.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FIRST RESPONDERS MASS — St. Veronica Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor (formerly IJP) will host a special mass honoring first responders at 5 p.m. on Saturday. YOGA FOR A CAUSE — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host Yoga for a Cause at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in the west[Read More…]
Speed zone around H-F High now 20 miles per hour
The speed limits around Homewood-Flossmoor High School have dropped to 20 miles per hour on school days when students are present. But it doesn’t seem drivers have noticed. Drivers are speeding down Governors Highway at the posted 45 mph speed, and 40 mph on Kedzie Avenue. Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel[Read More…]
The Gem 2023: Flossmoor’s Burns Avenue shines with ‘Go, Team, Go’ spirit at Hidden Gem Half Marathon
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon unfolded in Flossmoor over the weekend, showcasing a vibrant display of community support. Burns Avenue residents near Leavitt Park transformed their neighborhood with a spirited “Go, Team, Go” theme, adorning the area with various sports-themed balloons. Onlookers donned their favorite team jerseys, amplifying encouragement with[Read More…]
Let’s celebrate democracy every day, especially on Democracy Day
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. When I was a kid, democracy was so normal and unassailable as to[Read More…]
Homewood board supports police sergeant union effort
The Homewood Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to express support for the unionization of police department sergeants. The resolution states, in part, “The village supports and accepts without challenge that the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #22, has been certified as the exclusive representative[Read More…]
9.15.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
DONATE BLOOD — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host a blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m. today in the parking lot at 18300 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment. YOGA FOR A CAUSE — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host Yoga for a Cause at 2 p.m. on[Read More…]
Hart girls softball team advances to sectional play
James Hart School’s girls softball team is entering competition for a sectional title in the Illinois Elementary School Association hoping to win a spot on the state softball championship roster. The team won the regional championship game Tuesday, Sept. 12, defeating Chicago Heights Middle School. The score was tied in[Read More…]
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