The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) and the Southland Development Authority (SDA) has announced grant awards of more than $400,000 to fund innovative initiatives that further strengthen the economy and communities of the South Suburbs. The Southland Economic Transformation (SET) Fund received nearly 60 proposals. The fund is[Read More…]
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Specialty Physicians expands roster of primary care providers
Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC (SPI) announced that 42 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants have joined its physician group of healthcare specialists. “With the addition of our new primary care providers, SPI now has an unmatched team of more than 80 dedicated providers who deliver comprehensive healthcare[Read More…]
Virtual SSFS gala features food, prizes, Benches for Change auction
Rachel Forsyth of South Suburban Family Shelter records Brooke King LaBreck talking about the bench she painted to represent Flossmoor Community Church for a video presentation. (Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood buys land for new water pump station
The purchase of a property intended to be the site of a pumping station for water from Hammond, Indiana was approved Tuesday by the Homewood village board. The 2.77 acres were bought from Reliable Materials Corporation for $250,000. The land is in Thornton near 183rd Street and Thornton Glenwood Road.[Read More…]
Kimmons holding out hope he can continue lobbying in Chicago, serving in Flossmoor
The last thing Flossmoor’s Gyata Kimmons said he wants to be is the face of a push against ethics reform. Kimmons has found himself thrust into the spotlight — Example A of how an ordinance passed by the City of Chicago could impact elected officials in other communities.
Homewood Fire Department open house goes online this year
Flossmoor to claim $209K in coronavirus relief funds through CARES Act
The Village of Flossmoor is expecting to see some coronavirus relief funds coming its way soon thanks to the federal CARES Act pandemic relief fund. The village board voted unanimously Sept. 21 to approve an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County that paves the way for Flossmoor to claim $209,789.61 from[Read More…]
JUF hosts hygiene products collection
JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV) is hosting a collection drive of hygiene products on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Temple Shir Tikvah, 1424 183rd St. in Homewood. All donated items will be sent to Respond Now, a helping agency in Chicago Heights. This is a contactless drop-off from 4 to[Read More…]
Addie’s summer project benefits District 153 kids
Homewood moves to last step with Bogart’s TIF district
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