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Veterans can get free dental services on Nov. 11

Two Flossmoor dental practices are taking part in this year’s statewide Veterans Day dentistry program.  On Nov. 11, veterans can receive free dental treatment at the Southland Smiles and the Center for Dental Excellence.   The program is sponsored by the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) to show appreciation to veterans[Read More…]

Blood drive Oct. 28 in Homewood

Heartland Blood Centers is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 17929 Gottschalk in Homewood.  Donors 17 years old and older who weigh at least 100 pounds and are in good health can donate. Donors taking medications may be[Read More…]

Lighthouse plans coming out storytelling event

Lighthouse LGBTQ+ is sponsoring a storytelling event in honor of National Coming Out Day. It is taking place from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor.  Members of the area’s LGBTQ community will share coming out stories at the event. National Coming Out[Read More…]

Homewood buys storm sewer cleaner

Homewood village board members approved the $165,440 purchase of a new storm sewer cleaner at their Oct. 10 meeting.  The village bought the 2017 model Vactor Ramjet truck-mounted sewer jet cleaner from Standard Equipment Company through the National Joint Powers Alliance, a joint governmental purchasing program that allows municipalities to[Read More…]

Apollo Park buildings defaced with hateful graffiti

Vandals spray painted graffiti on buildings at Apollo Park in Homewood this week.  Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Executive Director Debbie Kopas said the hateful drawings and words were discovered on the concession building when park district staff did their daily rounds of garbage pick-up. The vandalism occurred between Wednesday evening and[Read More…]

Changes made to public comments at Homewood meetings

New procedures for Homewood residents wishing to address their village board will apply after an ordinance was approved at the Oct. 10 meeting.  Residents will be limited to three minutes for comments, which can be extended if the chair deems it necessary. Persons making comments must be “respectful and avoid[Read More…]

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