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Colin, left, Elloren and Angela Thomas are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the photography studio started by Colin and Angela. (Provided photo) It’s 2021 — not the best time to be small business owner. The effects of the pandemic have made it difficult for many of them to survive. But[Read More…]
Homewood police said Tuesday that a shooting death on Saturday was the result of a homicide. Police identified the victim as Robert James Jr. of Country Club Hills. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office reported that James was 48 years old. James was found in an office in the 900[Read More…]
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News that the state is expecting to ease pandemic restrictions soon had Homewood officials looking forward to the possibility of returning the farmers market to its pre-pandemic mode soon. Homewood Events Manager Allisa Opyd said the village would continue to follow all state and county safety guidelines, and the return[Read More…]
Outstanding academic work by 80 seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has led to their selection as 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars. Approximately the top 10% of graduates from approved high schools are announced as state scholars each year. ACT or SAT scores, standardized test scores and performance-based academic data reported by[Read More…]
Leila Kahn of Aurora and her fishing partner, Noelle Wick of Glen Ellen, watched with anticipation as Susan Murphy, a Homewood-Flossmoor Park District volunteer, measured the fish they caught in Dolphin Lake on Saturday. The girls were visiting Tom Konieczny of Homewood, who takes them to the William McDowell Fishing[Read More…]
Franciscan Health 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 until June 11. Partner agencies will be announced July 29. Organizations may apply for[Read More…]
Saturday, May 22, is tennis day in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, with special events planned in cooperation with the U.S. Tennis Association/Midwest Section. All events are free and will be offered at Flossmoor Park, 2440 Flossmoor Road. In the event of inclement weather, the programs will relocate to the H-F[Read More…]
Homewood trustees will return to the board room for the May 11 regular meeting after more than a year of mostly remote meetings. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the board room of village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road Capacity limits remain in place to allow for physical distancing,[Read More…]
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with eight othertourism organizations to launch a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. The Visit Chicagoland campaign, themed “The Only Thing Missing Is You,” is designed to promote awareness and generate interest in luring visitors back to the region’s many[Read More…]
