State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, announced recently he is introducing legislation which aims to address violence by creating a pilot program that will study the effect trauma centers have in communities disproportionately impacted with high levels of violence. Jones represents a portion of Homewood. “Pervasive violence is a[Read More…]
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Emergency personnel sworn in at Homewood meeting
Three new full-time firefighters/paramedics and two new full-time police officers were recently sworn into service of the Village of Homewood.
Homewood woman offers Valentine’s Day group wedding event at Ravisloe
Traditional weddings are often elaborate events that take months to plan and involve considerable expense. Not everyone who is in a committed relationship wants or needs that kind of event. For those looking to tie the knot or renew vows in a simpler but still special event, one local woman[Read More…]
Monday’s MLK Day of Service features 20 projects that help our community
For the sixth straight year, volunteers in Flossmoor and Homewood will team up on the MLK Day of Service to make life better for their less fortunate neighbors. Find out how you can help through a number of local service projects.
MOD Pizza to open on Halsted in Homewood
MOD Super Fast Pizza will soon open a new store in Homewood. The village board approved a liquor license for the chain restaurant to be located at 17631 Halsted St., formerly Payless ShoeSource. According to village documents, the store will open this spring.
New officer, two promotions at Flossmoor PD
Police Officer Salvador Estrada was sworn in recently, while two officers were promoted at Flossmoor Police Department.
Homewood Heights club adds director of girls softball
Ron Newquist has joined Homewood Heights Baseball & Softball Club as director of girls softball, according to Brian Andreatta, president of the club. Ron Newquist, left, and Brian Andreatta, president of Homewood Heights Baseball & Softball Club. Newquist is joining the organization as director of girls softball. (Provided photo) "He will manage[Read More…]
Diane Bierwagen | Jan. 4, 2020
Bierwagen, Diane, formerly of Homewood IL, passed away on 1/4/2020. For full obituary and memorial details, please visit www.heflebowerfuneralservices.com.
Flossmoor’s fire department set record for calls in 2019
Flossmoor Fire Department set a new record for emergency calls in 2019, responding to 1,720 requests for service.
Fun show reinforces character traits for Churchill students
There was lots of clapping and laughter when the third, fourth and fifth graders at Churchill School got a special pep talk on kindness, cooperation, compassion and character from funny man Tim Hannig of Pro-Kids Show.
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