The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana has charged two men in connection with bank robberies in Homewood and in Hammond, Ind. Matayo H. Young, 19, of South Holland and Myron McKinney, 19, of Chicago, were named in a criminal complaint. A third person arrested is a[Read More…]
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Cause of Juice Wrld’s death under investigation
In order to determine the cause of death for 21-year-old Jarad Anthony Higgins, AKA Juice Wrld, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has said further study is required.
Maple Tree Inn measures on Homewood trustees’ agenda Tuesday
Homewood trustees will consider three measures on Tuesday regarding the restaurant Maple Tree Inn’s relocation to the former Cottage on Dixie site.
Area residents gather to celebrate the season at Holiday Lights in Homewood
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched a COVID-19 travel map to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic. The map indicates countries and U.S. states with increased risk of COVID-19 based on case rates. “Travel may increase the chance of becoming infected and spreading COVID-19,”[Read More…]
H-F HS mourns rapper Juice Wrld, dead at 21
Juice Wrld, a rising star in the rap music world who attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School, reportedly died early Sunday after suffering a seizure at Midway airport. [Story updated at 1:53 p.m. Sunday.]
Park board hears concerns about manager changes
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet Club brought concerns to park commissioners Tuesday about a change of job status for Umang Chadda, the club’s tennis pro and now former racquet sports manager.
H-F High hosts two information sessions on school tax levy
Lawrence Cook, Homewood-Flossmoor High School business manager, invites the public to learn how the District 233 board sets its property tax levy.
County denies ‘disaster’ declaration for Flossmoor flood damage
Despite the obvious extent of damage in many places, from residential basements flooded with water and sewage to the front doors breaking off Coldwell Banker’s now vacated downtown office due to overflowing sewers, the county says Flossmoor did not meet the target to qualify for a disaster declaration.
Historian signs books on Underground Railroad Wednesday at Homewood library
Larry McClellan, author of “The Underground Railroad South of Chicago,” will speak at the Homewood Public Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. (Provided images)
Homewood Arts Council to host pub crawl fundraiser Thursday
Homewood Arts Council will host its second annual Ho Ho Homewood holiday pub crawl from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, to help raise money for the non-profit organization. Participants will meet at Bottle & Bottega in Homewood, 2009 Ridge Road, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. to sign[Read More…]
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