In a summer bereft of the usual festivals and other opportunities for live music, Porch Fest is coming to the rescue. The event on Saturday, Aug. 8, will provide nine performances on six residential porches in Homewood located between 183rd Street on the south to Cedar Road on the north. [Read More…]
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County issues recommendations for new COVID-19 restrictions in suburbs
Bars, personal service businesses and parties should return to more restrictive COVID-19 mitigation guidelines as infection numbers increase in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health. In an advisory posted Aug. 3, CCDPH issued guidance for measures in bars, fitness clubs, personal care businesses and other settings[Read More…]
Homewood Arts Council issues call for art to include in online exhibit
Area artists will have an opportunity to show their work in a virtual gallery sponsored by the Homewood Arts Council. The council has announced a call for art, with entries due Sept. 1. The council operated a gallery at 2023 Ridge Road in Homewood and hosted shows in 2018 and 2019.[Read More…]
Flossmoor plan seeks more diverse suppliers
The Village of Flossmoor is looking to do business with minority-owned firms and other diverse companies. Since late last year, Flossmoor has been attempting to build a more diverse supply chain for the numerous goods and services that the village requires in areas ranging from public works construction projects to[Read More…]
Library presents Tim Campos one-person comedy at Irwin Park
Tim Campos stars as Smitty Harbinger in his one-man silent comedy, “Keep Your Tent Up, Smitty Harbinger,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Irwin Park. (Provided photo)
Man robs bank on Halsted Street
A Homewood bank on Halsted Street was robbed this afternoon, according to Homewood Police Department. In a press release, police said they responded to a report of a bank robbery at TCF Bank, 17830 Halsted St., at about 2:40 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 3.
7-Eleven in Homewood robbed on Sunday
The 7-Eleven convenience store at 3154 W. 183rd St. was robbed early Sunday morning, according to Homewood police. Shortly after 4 a.m., a man wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray pants displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register, police said.
Coping with COVID: Pritzker sounds alarm about recent infection trends
Gov. J.B. Pritkzer warns at briefings this week that case numbers are trending up, putting several regions in the state at risk of having restrictions imposed again. Numbers in Homewood and Flossmoor also rise, while deaths have remained stable.
Broadway in Chicago recognizes talents of H-F grad Ava Jones
Ava Jones was named one of the 12 outstanding high school actresses from Illinois by the Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The Flossmoor resident will be a student at New York University majoring in communications and vocal performance. Her ultimate goal is to work on Broadway.
Brennan Eaheart nearing completion of Eagle Scout rank
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Brennan Eaheart has done the major tasks to win the scouting rank of Eagle Scout, and evidence is in the St. Joseph Parish garden adjacent to Dixie Highway.
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