The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is reminding students, parents and community members about a new program and free resources available to help improve school safety in Illinois. Safe2Help Illinois is a free information sharing platform that is available 24/7. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a[Read More…]
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Here First | Thursday, Dec. 9
Editor’s note: This is the first edition of what we envision will be a weekly newsletter. Let us know what you think about the format and content. Write to [email protected] Predicting the future Prognostication is a pasttime fraught with peril. Nevertheless, we’re going to go out on a limb and[Read More…]
No injuries in Nov. 26 fire in Homewood
No one was injured in a mid-day fire at a residence in the 18500 block of Hood Avenue on Nov. 26, according to Homewood fire officials. Chief Bob Grabowski said four people were home at the time but were able to escape the blaze, which caused significant damage to the[Read More…]
Letter: Improve car technology to include cameras
George Floyd’s death was viewed for all the world to see because someone used a phone to video record his murder. Shootings on the expressways, car-jackings in the neighborhoods, hit-and-runs are everyday occurrences. Crime continues to rise. What can we do to help? We can request car companies and tech[Read More…]
12/10/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
HOLIDAY FUN IN HOMEWOOD – Village of Homewood hosts Miracle on Martin, a holiday event featuring caroling, tasty treats, a bonfire, carriage rides through town, and an ice sculpture walk. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday SEE SANTA – The Bistro on Sterling hosts a visit from Santa Claus from 1[Read More…]
Sheriff announces efforts to curb carjacking epidemic
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced on Thursday, Dec. 9, new efforts his office is taking to stop the rise in carjackings in the county by focusing on improving access to tracking information. Carjackings have increased approximately 43% in the County so far this year compared to the same[Read More…]
12/9/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
TO FEED AND CLOTHE – St. Joseph Church in Homewood hosts two events on Saturday that are open to the community. First, the church will collect canned and nonperishable foods for South Suburban Food Pantry from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the north parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway. At[Read More…]
Wind Creek casino application moves closer to license approval as Matteson site is eliminated
The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to name Wind Creek Illinois as the winning applicant for the south suburban casino license. In a separate motion, the board also found the company to be preliminarily suitable to receive the license. Wind Creek prevailed over one remaining finalist,[Read More…]
12/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SPEICAL STORY SESSIONS – Visit Flossmoor Library on Saturday for the next event in the village’s holiday calendar. Families can enjoy a special holiday story time with professional storyteller Emma L. Anderson, an H-F High School graduate and Chicago-based actress. Two story times will each feature three to four winter-themed[Read More…]
12/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LEARN ABOUT THE LEVY – Learn about the tax levy process during a Community Financial Seminar presented by H-F High School District 233 district business manager Lawrence Cook. Live on Zoom at 7 p.m. today. Find the link on the school’s website. GET IN THE SPIRIT – Raise a cup[Read More…]
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