In July, when a student-athlete died in a car crash on 183rd Street in Homewood, residents collectively mourned. Dominique Wood, 19, was killed when 21-year-old Lindsey Anderson, traveling west on 183rd Street, allegedly crashed his Porsche into Wood’s Buick, at the time headed northbound on Center Avenue. The Suburban Major[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 28
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.8% ↓[Read More…]
Jan. 29, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PET ADOPTION EVENT – South Suburban Humane Society hosts a Pet Adoption event at Flossmoor Station Restaurant. To maintain social distancing, only 20 spots are available, with one family will be allowed in at a time. The waitlist opens at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.[Read More…]
Infant Jesus of Prague teachers focusing on SEL, Catholic identity training
Homewood Board approves railroad agreement, street repairs
The Homewood village board approved an agreement with CSX railroad Tuesday, the latest move toward sourcing water from Hammond, Indiana. The contract allows Department of Public Works and contractors all necessary easements on railroad property to install a 30-inch water main that will connect the village to facilities in Chicago[Read More…]
Officials unveil Tinley Park vaccination site Monday, urge residents to register for vaccine appointment
State and county officials held a news conference Monday to announce the launch of Phase 1B of coronavirus vaccinations and the opening of a vaccination site at the Tinley Park Convention Center.
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 27
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.9% ↓[Read More…]
Jan. 28, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Calumet Country Club settlement
The Homewood village board approved several measures Tuesday as part of a settlement that will bring a controversial distribution warehouse to the property now occupied by Calumet Country Club.
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 26
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 7% ↑[Read More…]


