After two school years dealing with COVID-19, Homewood school administrators were pleasantly surprised when STAR test scores showed students met or exceeded growth numbers in math and English/Language Arts. STAR, a nationally recognized test, gives the district a method of recording student gains and the numbers are used for internal[Read More…]
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183rd Street ‘diet’ traffic plan is first action step in safety project
Make time to enjoy our community’s ‘front porch’
Warm weather arrives just in time for launch of youth baseball season
First 2022 Walk of Hope set for May 22 in Mokena
The first of two Walk of Hope 2022 fundraisers for the Cancer Support Center will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, at Yunker Park, 10824 W. LaPorte Road in Mokena. The Cancer Support Center expanded its services from its Homewood location to Mokena to better serve residents of[Read More…]
Sheriff’s office warns of convincing phone scam
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning on Friday, April 29, of a telephone a scam where the caller identifies as a sheriff’s office employee and tells victims they’ve missed jury duty or have outstanding citations and must pay money to rectify the situation. The caller states that if[Read More…]
Park district adds new programs to summer schedule
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has several new programs on tap for junior high kids, adults and the H-F community. How about sitting around a bonfire visiting with your neighbors? The park district is making it easy to do. Come out for two community bonfires from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The[Read More…]
4/29/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET – Check out the last seasonal installment of Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Marie Irwin Center. Shop a selection of olive oils, pasta sauces, cheeses, baked goods, chocolate and fresh doughnuts and enjoy live music and crafts. BIG DEAL FOR READERS[Read More…]
Hart students become ill after unknowingly taking cannabis-laced product
Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program works with nonprofits to serve at-risk populations
Franciscan Health has received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities. These funds will be allocated through Franciscan’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). SIPP funding applications will be accepted from May 4 through May 31, 2022. Partner agencies will be announced mid-July.[Read More…]
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