The spa celebrated with a new business’s ribbon cutting “soft-opening” Thursday, March 14. Tania Jones, a Hazel Crest resident and founder of Hands of Gold MedSpa & BodySculpting, was overjoyed with Homewood’s business representatives and village members being so supportive. “Having Mayor Rich Hofeld and the Homewood Fire Department coming[Read More…]
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Health & Wellness 2024: Flossmoor doctor leads as hospital adapts to changes
The health care world is changing rapidly, and a Flossmoor physician is at the helm of medical operations at Franciscan Health’s Olympia Fields hospital, guiding the local facility through those changes.Dr. Fulton Porter stepped into the role of chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at the end[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 7: Homewood master plan, 2 eclipse parties, Scouts pancake breakfast, D161 to vote on basin, privy diggers
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 8, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Attend the meeting remotely here. Highlights: The board is expected to vote on a proposed easement that would allow the Village of Flossmoor to[Read More…]
Homewood creator is part of live PBS show for families
The pandemic had a devastating impact on so many individuals, but if there was one silver lining of COVID, it was that it also created opportunities for some that were not there before. The shutdowns allowed some people to spend more time with their families, pivot their professional lives to[Read More…]
Youth baseball opening day ceremonies set for April 20
Youth baseball and softball seasons will launch on April 20 with traditional festivities in both Homewood and Flossmoor. For Homewood Baseball and Softball, the parade of teams will start at 11 a.m. near Irwin Park. Teams march for a mile along Ridge Road to the Izaak Walton baseball fields, tossing candy[Read More…]
Franciscan Health hospitals hosting suicide prevention courses
Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs are hosting suicide prevention courses in April and May. The entry level “question, persuade and refer” or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute, which aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Miller’s initiatives raising heart disease awareness
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller has worked to raise awareness of heart disease and was responsible for every Cook County employee being trained to give emergency response to those suffering a heart attack. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and Cook County in particular has the[Read More…]
4.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
IPO RISING STARS — The 15th annual Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Rising Stars performance will start at 4:30 p.m. today at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. The concert will feature seven voice, cello, violin, piano and French horn student musicians from the South Suburbs. PUTT FOR A PURPOSE — A benefit for You Matter[Read More…]
Gaia’s, HBA partner to make recycling easier in April
Curbside recycling is easy, but what about disposing of material that doesn’t qualify for curbside pickup, like Styrofoam packing peanuts and old computers? Homewood Business Association’s effort being led by Sarah Tozer of Gaia Market & Refillery, is making it easier to get junk to the recycler during April. The[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Rep. Kelly co-sponsorsbill for stillbirth research
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill, continues her work on improving maternal health by co-sponsoring the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act introduced in Congress in March.The bill, HR 5012, passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee. The legislation aims to prevent stillbirth through[Read More…]