Four elected representatives of the South Suburbs came together on Friday to pledge their commitment to addressing police violence and the institutional racism it springs from. The news conference at Unity Bridge in Matteson was convened by Donna Miller, Cook County commissioner for the 6th District, and included Sheila Chalmers-Currin,[Read More…]
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Homewood extends business curfew on Halsted Street as threat of trouble continues
Homewood officials announced on Monday afternoon that a business curfew implemented Sunday afternoon along the Halsted Street corridor will continue on Tuesday as a precaution. Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld said reports of unrest in the area prompted the move on Sunday.
Homewood issues emergency business curfew, Flossmoor police urge people to stay home after reports of looting in the area
Homewood officials declared an emergency early Sunday afternoon and ordered all businesses in the village to close until further notice after receiving reports that vandalism and possibly looting had occurred in nearby communities. Flossmoor officials issued a similar notice urging people to stay home as a precaution.