This story was updated at 4:55 p.m., May 26, 2020, to include information from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. The man who crashed into the front of a Homewood residence early Friday morning has died from injuries sustained in the collision, according to police. In a press release, Homewood[Read More…]
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Somewhere in the Homewood-Flossmoor area, there is a very, very kind person who initiated a “pay it forward” activity, designed to bring a note of cheer to residents quarantined in their homes. While he, or she, wishes to remain anonymous, they collaborated with a local business, Homewood Florist, to set[Read More…]
H-F Parks increases its share for special rec programs
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has agreed to increase funding for the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA). Commissioners approved the change at the Aug. 20 board meeting.
Flossmoor gets new sculpture for rotational art program
Flossmoor will have a new sculpture named “Orion” installed Sept. 4 on the traffic island at the intersection of Park Drive and Argyle Avenue. The sculpture by Minnesota-born artist Sam Spiczka was recommended by the Flossmoor Public Art Commission and approved by the Flossmoor Village Board Aug. 19. Assistant Village[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn coming to Homewood
Award-winning Cajun food is coming to Homewood. Blue Island restaurant Maple Tree Inn is moving to 18849 Dixie Highway. [Update 3:40 p.m. Aug. 28]
GSU to host Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Governors State University will host the Chicago Southland International Film Festival Sept. 6, 7 and 8 on its campus in University Park. The festival includes a juried Short Film Competition, a Feature Film Showcase and a director-led question and answer session.
FCC festival Aug. 31 to celebrate summer, benefit community house
Flossmoor Community Church will hold its second annual festival Saturday, Aug. 31, to benefit the Flossmoor Community House. The festivities will run from 5 to 10 p.m. at 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor.
Proposed Mexican restaurant asks Homewood trustees for parking variance
A new restaurant offering Mexican cuisine could open at 17536 Dixie Highway, but the project will require a parking variance before it can open. At their Tuesday meeting, Homewood trustees will consider the variance request from Laura Carbajal de Garcia, owner of Don Goyo Fine Mexican Cuisine.
Homewood library staff contract approved after nearly three years
After nearly three years, employees at the Homewood Public Library are now working under a contract. The library’s board voted unanimously to ratify the agreement at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21.
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields coworkers and physicians planted 367 pinwheels in the hospital’s Pinwheel Garden of Hope and Health. Each pinwheel planted Wednesday, May 20, represents one COVID-19 patient who has been discharged from the hospital. The garden, located in front of the hospital’s Main Entrance on Crawford Avenue, is[Read More…]
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