A Sauk Village man was arrested Dec. 1 and has been charged with kidnapping, unlawful restraint and armed robbery after an Oct. 14 incident in Homewood, according to Homewood police. Blaze Pierce, 29, of the 2500 block of 221st Street, allegedly was involved in a verbal argument with the victim.[Read More…]
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Flossmoor reviews plan for $5.15 million of street rehab in 2022
Flossmoor residents could see more than $5 million in street rehabilitation across the village in 2022, but trustees also are taking a broader look at how to approach road work. John Brunke, the village’s public works director, presented a plan to the board on Monday, Dec. 6, that would see[Read More…]
As wine bar plans change, Flossmoor trustees want to see a less ‘confusing’ proposal
Flossmoor trustees in September were favorable to granting a liquor license to a proposed wine bar in Flossmoor Commons but still had questions that needed to be answered. Instead of answers, they found themselves with more questions this month after the petitioner requested a second license to offer retail sales[Read More…]
In wake of Michigan school shooting, Illinois officials remind parents, students, schools about the Safe2Help program
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is reminding students, parents and community members about a new program and free resources available to help improve school safety in Illinois. Safe2Help Illinois is a free information sharing platform that is available 24/7. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a[Read More…]
Here First | Thursday, Dec. 9
Editor’s note: This is the first edition of what we envision will be a weekly newsletter. Let us know what you think about the format and content. Write to [email protected] Predicting the future Prognostication is a pasttime fraught with peril. Nevertheless, we’re going to go out on a limb and[Read More…]
No injuries in Nov. 26 fire in Homewood
No one was injured in a mid-day fire at a residence in the 18500 block of Hood Avenue on Nov. 26, according to Homewood fire officials. Chief Bob Grabowski said four people were home at the time but were able to escape the blaze, which caused significant damage to the[Read More…]
Letter: Improve car technology to include cameras
George Floyd’s death was viewed for all the world to see because someone used a phone to video record his murder. Shootings on the expressways, car-jackings in the neighborhoods, hit-and-runs are everyday occurrences. Crime continues to rise. What can we do to help? We can request car companies and tech[Read More…]
12/10/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
HOLIDAY FUN IN HOMEWOOD – Village of Homewood hosts Miracle on Martin, a holiday event featuring caroling, tasty treats, a bonfire, carriage rides through town, and an ice sculpture walk. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday SEE SANTA – The Bistro on Sterling hosts a visit from Santa Claus from 1[Read More…]
Sheriff announces efforts to curb carjacking epidemic
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced on Thursday, Dec. 9, new efforts his office is taking to stop the rise in carjackings in the county by focusing on improving access to tracking information. Carjackings have increased approximately 43% in the County so far this year compared to the same[Read More…]
Homicides spike in county; 2 occur in H-F
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