In an effort to tackle an extensive project slated for the Homewood Science Center, Homewood officials and south suburban contributors have turned to a creative approach. The Homewood Science Center, located at 18022 Dixie Highway, is in need of electrical service upgrades and renovations that could cost close to $200,000.[Read More…]
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Homewood police investigate shooting death (free content)
A 48-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning when Homewood police responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 900 block of 175th Street. The victim was found in an office about 10:30 a.m. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the family, police[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation announces 19th classic golf outing at Olympia Fields Country Club
The 19th Franciscan Health Classic golf outing will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, at Olympia Fields County Club. The classic will salute Franciscan healthcare heroes while raising funds to benefit Franciscan’s Community Health and Wellness Fund. “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s classic shows our appreciation[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Preserve historic Calumet Country Club
I lived on Maple Road from 1938 until 1948. My grandfather and one or two Hazel Crest uncles were members of Calumet Country Club, or at least played there. My mother and I, as guests, played there with them occasionally. My father didn’t play golf, and I apparently inherited my[Read More…]
H-F video and film students win 10 awards
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students won 10 awards at the Midwest Media Educators Association’s 28th annual High School Video Festival. The program was virtual this year and aired on April 30.
5/7/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PREPARE FOR JUNETEENTH – The nonprofit organization You Matter 2 is planning an HF Juneteenth Festival, and the group’s leaders are encouraging local residents to get ready by signing up to volunteer and stocking up on gear. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. JUNETEENTH GEAR –[Read More…]
Davis makes history as first Black president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
Pritzker announces further reopening will occur May 14 as state moves into bridge phase
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday that the entire state will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan beginning Friday, May 14. The Bridge Phase will allow for expanded capacity limits for businesses and gatherings before the state moves to a full reopening in Phase 5.[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 6
Flossmoor Homewood South District State 37.4% 37.5% 25.4% 33.61%
COVID-19 numbers: May 5
Flossmoor Homewood South District State 37.4% 32.1% 21.7% 33.07%
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