A man was shot in the arm Sunday evening, July 2, and his car was stolen from the parking lot of the Meijer store in Flossmoor, according to police. Flossmoor officers responded to the store about 8:15 p.m. Witnesses reported that a male victim made contact with a roving security[Read More…]
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Jane Austen steps off the page and onto the stage at Homewood Library
For Homewood Library Program Director Ashley Sander, the evening production of “Improvised Jane Austen” on June 27 was something of a homecoming. She said she was introduced to the troupe’s masterful improvisation skills as part of her birthday celebration a few years ago. She loved the show so much, she[Read More…]
Homewood police say shooting Saturday was attempted murder (free)
A Homewood man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a woman early Saturday morning. Homewood police reported that officers responded to an address in the 3000 block of Hickory Road at 4:41 a.m. At the residence, they discovered a woman had been shot in the leg in[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 2: Parades, picnic, fireworks listed; manufacturer moving to Homewood; local Pokemon community thrives
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Board of Trustees will not meet on Monday, July 3. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Homewood[Read More…]
County officials offer pet safety tips for 4th of July holiday
The boom, crackle and pop of 4th of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements of holiday celebrations can present potential hazards for pets. To ensure pets remain safe and healthy during the weekend festivities, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control recommends pet owners take the following precautions. Fireworks[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station caboose is back in the ice cream business
Ice cream is back in the Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery caboose just in time for the heat of mid-summer. At a ribbon cutting Thursday, June 29, for the reopening of the ice cream shop, FSRB co-owner Carolyn Armstrong said the ice cream machine that had helped make kids and[Read More…]
Variety of gardens open for annual garden walk July 16
Take a walk through seven beautiful gardens on the 2023 Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday, July 16, starting at Goldberg Park, 3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., rain or shine, guests will be able to roam through small and large gardens that have been designed[Read More…]
Homewood Pokémon trainers still going strong
Every Wednesday, a diverse group of people meets in downtown Homewood. They walk around the area battling monsters only visible to phones and mobile devices. In addition to digital rewards, these players are finding joy, camaraderie and unexpected adventures in the world of Pokémon GO. In the summer of 2016,[Read More…]
State offers summer safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday (free)
Ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents who are grilling out or packing a picnic to follow proven food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. IDPH is also urging Illinoisans to protect themselves from[Read More…]
7.1.2023 | What You Need To Know This Holiday Weekend
FARMERS’ MARKET INDOORS — The Homewood Farmers Market on Saturday, July 1, will take place in the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Village officials cite the possibility of rain as the reason for the move. outdoors on Martin Square. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. FIREWORKS — Local fire department[Read More…]
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