As a result of several recent crashes at the intersection of 183rd Street and Center Avenue, Homewood staff is implementing new measures to improve the safety of the intersection. Starting on Friday, Aug. 7, public works crews will install flexible posts on the centerline of 183rd Street at Center Avenue[Read More…]
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Police report injury accident at 183rd Street intersection
Homewood police reported another car accident Thursday at the intersection of 183rd Street and Center Avenue, just two weeks after an accident there took the life of a young driver. Police said the call of an accident came in at approximately 2:06 p.m. When officers and fire department personnel arrived[Read More…]
Flossmoor honors two men for rescuing driver from burning car on golf course
Raul Lara, left, and Ruben Martinez were honored Monday by the Flossmoor Board of Trustees for their lifesaving efforts after a May 10 car crash. (Provided photo)
Hospital opens Center for Advanced Care
Advocate South Suburban Hospital opened its $88 million Center for Advanced Care on Monday, Aug. 3. The new center provides modern facilities and enhanced capabilities for robotic and cardiac surgery. The 15-month construction project added 88,000 square feet to the hospital’s footprint and much-needed space for greater efficiencies for patient[Read More…]
Voters to face $10 million bond issue for Flossmoor streets, storm sewers
A summer 2019 view of the pavement at the intersection of Maryland and Lawrence in Flossmoor. (Chronicle file photo)
Preckwinkle announces online tool for government transparency
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Monday changes to the county website that now includes the publication of public performance dashboards for each department in offices under the president. A dashboard is typically the index page of the control panel for a website’s content management system. It lists items by[Read More…]
H-F teacher Michelle Kozik awarded top honor from national biology association
Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Michelle Kozik working with students. She has been named Illinois Biology Teacher of the Year. (Provided photo)
Pritzker announces mask campaign: ‘It Only Works If You Wear It’
One example of images that are part of the state’s new mask compliance campaign. (Provided photo)
Homewood Area Chamber welcomes new president
On July 8, the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) officially welcomed Lisa Gann Campbell as its new president. While she is new to the position, she is not new to HACC, having served as vice president since April 2019. Lisa Gann Campbell (Provided photo) Campbell was appointed president by[Read More…]
Porch Fest to offer distributed summer concert
In a summer bereft of the usual festivals and other opportunities for live music, Porch Fest is coming to the rescue. The event on Saturday, Aug. 8, will provide nine performances on six residential porches in Homewood located between 183rd Street on the south to Cedar Road on the north. [Read More…]
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