The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday, Jan. 23, marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and[Read More…]
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Donna Miller issues statement on killing of Minnesota man
Donna Miller, a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 2nd District congressional seat, issued a statement Saturday, Jan. 24, about the alleged killing of a Minnesota man by federal agents that morning. Miller currently represents Homewood on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Miller’s statement follows: “U.S. Border Patrol agents killed another[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine to open Ralph Lauren Center at Ingalls Hospital to expand access to cancer care
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation has awarded a grant to the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish the UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center, reflecting a joint commitment to bridging gaps in cancer health and expanding cancer care in the city’s vulnerable communities. The UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center[Read More…]
01.24.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Blood Drive. Homewood Fire Department will host a blood drive today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at 17950 Dixie Highway. Visit www.vitalant.org to make an appointment. PJ Shopping Progressive Sale. Participating Homewood Business Association members will be offering specials, the earlier the better, for shoppers (pajamas welcome). Discounts typically start at 50% off[Read More…]
Texas Hold ’em returns to benefit Cancer Support Center
Gather around the poker table at the 22nd annual Texas Hold ’em Tournament benefitting the Cancer Support Center on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Balagio Ristorante, 17500 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Registration is $175 in advance or $200 at the door. The fee covers tournament entry, food and open bar. Spectators[Read More…]
Technology is good, but H-F High sets some restrictions
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is all for new technologies in classrooms – to a point. The District 233 school board on Jan. 20 gave its approval to a purchase of an Anatomage Table for use in science and health professions classes. It voted to prohibit the student use of Meta AI[Read More…]
MLK Day 2026: Flossmoor Art Commission brings creativity to 11th annual Day of Service
Despite biting cold temperatures, residents of Flossmoor turned out in large numbers Monday afternoon to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through creativity, service, and community connection. Hosted by the Flossmoor Public Art Commission, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event brought residents to Flossmoor Village Hall[Read More…]
Face2Face, a head and neck surgery center, opens in Homewood
Correction: Sarina Kailer’s first name was misspelled in this story. The Chronicle apologizes for the error. Face2Face Maxillofacial Surgery Centre, a private medical practice in eastern Homewood specializing in head and neck surgeries, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Face2Face, owned[Read More…]
01.23.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Dangerous Cold. The National Weather Service predicts the high temperature today will be 2 degrees. Saturday’s high could be up to 10 degrees. Wind gusts could reach 25 mph today. The wind chill Friday morning is expected to be -20 to -40 degrees. Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, the wind chill[Read More…]
State urges readiness ahead of major weekend winter storm, extreme cold
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is advising residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures expected to impact the state starting Friday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 25. A major weather system is expected to bring extreme cold across most of[Read More…]
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