Cafeteria workers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School asked board members to intercede on their behalf as their union bargains for higher wages. “Local 1 members are coming together to urge Chartwells Food Service to do the right thing for the Homewood-Flossmoor community by offering food service workers the raises they[Read More…]
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James Hart students stage ‘Lion King’ musical
The story of future king Simba and his rise to power over the animal kingdom will be presented by students at James Hart School when they stage the “Lion King Jr.” musical at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at the school, 18820 Morgan Ave., Homewood.
Author will discuss improv for spirituality at two programs
Presbyterian minister and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana will present her spiritual insights on dealing with the unexpected when she expands on the principles outlined in her book “God, Improv, and the Art of Living.” She will be a guest from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at[Read More…]
Flossmoor board updates no cash bid proposal for vacant land
The Flossmoor Village Board on Feb. 18 approved a resolution updating the village’s proposal for Cook County’s No Cash Bid program requesting ownership of six parcels of tax-delinquent property. The village is working with attorney Scott Dillner to acquire the roughly 7-acre area of land between Governors Highway and Kedzie[Read More…]
Celebrating Ridge Road as an ad hoc art gallery
PSC lab aide Amanda Peloqui checks out weldingequipment in the college’s new mobile training unit. (Provided photo/Prairie State College) Two low-boy semi-trailers filled with the latest computer and welding equipment are serving as a campus on the move at Prairie State College. PSC recognized it is difficult to train employees in[Read More…]
Kerrigan death ruled a homicide
A Homewood man found dead in his home Wednesday night was the victim of a homicide, according to Homewood police.
Creole Stomp Set for Fat Tuesday Show
Creole Stomp has captured the ears and the feet of Louisiana music fans across North America, including a roof-raising performance in 2018 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. The show will return to TATC for one performance on Fat Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca sponsors bill to return 10 percent tax share to villages
The villages of Homewood and Flossmoor may see a return of state income tax payments to 10 percent, thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights.
Police investigate report of shots fired in Homewood
Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired Wednesday night. In a statement, police said the report came in shortly after 8:30 p.m. Responding officers observed a damaged front window on a home in the 1400 block of Willow Road. The damage appeared to be caused by the discharge[Read More…]
Death connected to Homewood fire ruled a homicide
Firefighters found the body of 78-year-old James Kerrigan deceased in his home after extinguishing a fire Wednesday night at 1000 block of 185th St.
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