See which local veterans are honored on Homewood’s new downtown banners
Also on today's calendar: Shop and Dine for a Cause and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
Wednesday: Cloudy and remaining warm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homewood honors veterans with new banners downtown (hfchronicle.com) — Homewood has unveiled 27 new “Hero Banners” downtown honoring local veterans, celebrated with a May 11 dedication at the Veterans Memorial on Harwood Avenue. Mayor Rich Hofeld and Army Capt. John Acosta joined residents and VFW leaders to recognize the service and stories behind each name, with maps provided so families can find their honorees’ banners around town.
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💬 Chatter
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Thunderstorm prompts ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Illinois. Operations expected to resume at 7:00am CDT. 6:13AM on May 24: Thunderstorm prompts ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Operations expected to resume at 7:00am CDT. 6:02AM on… (Nextdoor )
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. posted a job opening for Doughnut Maker in Homewood. Apply here.
Rich Township High School District 227 posted a job opening for Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach in Olympia Fields. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Flossmoor Plan Commission voices support for proposed OBE Studios campus (hfchronicle.com)
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Illinois lawmaker proposes $900,000 grant for south suburban mobile health clinic (southcooknews.com)
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