Public Art Project Showcases The Smiling Faces Of Homewood-Flossmoor

Over 100 portraits of residents were wallpapered outside Village Hall as part of a public art initiative that promotes positivity.

Newman Dumps On Casten | Admins Suspended | West Nile In Will County

Plus: Silver Cross Makes Best Maternity Hospital List, Homewood Acres Fire Dept. Needs Money, 'Innocent Motorist' Injured In Shooting.

Homewood Acres Fire Dept. Needs Money After Kids Damage Entire Station

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Saturday break-in where 4 kids are seen taking hammers to the entire volunteer station

Hastings helps end surprise medical bills in Illinois

Illinois put an end to surprise medical bills, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings.

Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings

Illinois has new laws on the books to combat car hijackings, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings.

Hastings launches summer reading program

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books, record the names of the books on a form to Hastings’ office by Aug. 19.

Homewood 'Cruise-In' And Car Show To Take Place At Culver's

According to event organizers, the show is open to all and will feature live music and discounted drinks.

Nicor Gas Employees Pack Meals In Harvey During Company Volunteer Week

A group of employees helped pack over 8,000 pounds of food at Restoration Ministries as part of Nicor's annual initiative.

Homewood Farmers Sell Early Crops Ahead Of Annual Market

This weekend, some farmers will be selling fresh produce that was ready early due to warm weather.

Missing Markham Woman Last Seen Sunday Found Safe: Police

Olga Gutierrez, 84, was last seen in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrence Sunday night. Her family said she has low mobility a facial droop.

Hospitals Merge | Clown Cemetery | Love For Maggie | Napping Gosling

SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: Son Apologizes To Mom After Stabbing Dad | Mom Wants More Police Effort To Find Missing Daughter | Best IL Photos

Deadline Looming For Homewood Residents To Purchase Vehicle Stickers

Residents with vehicles registered to Homewood residences have until May 31 to purchase the stickers before they are charged a $25 late fee.

Local businesses set to receive over $4 million thanks to Hastings

More than 100 businesses in the 19th District were awarded over $4 million in funding from the Back to Business program.

Man Throws Bowling Ball | Details In Tinley Teen's Death | Concert Tix

Plus: Family raises money for Cystic Fibrosis, man accused of wire fraud, teen writes poetry book, baseball field dedication, person shot.

Hastings supports new laws to help battle substitute teacher shortage

Illinois now has new laws on the books to help battle the substitute teacher shortage.

Homewood Police Give Auto Part Gift Cards Instead Of Citations

The initiative is funded by Advance Auto Parts and hopes to give drivers money to fix vehicle violations like broken lights.

Hastings champions measure to curb organized retail crime

Illinois will soon have a law on the books to help curb organized retail crime and hold ringleaders accountable, thanks to Sen. Hastings.

Hastings helps bring new NICU to New Lenox

The residents of the South Suburbs will soon see a new, state of the art NICU at Silver Cross Hospital, thanks to Sen. Mike Hastings.

Missing Soldier Memorialized | Gas Giveaway | Pop-Up Pup Café

Plus: 'Unsolicited Repair Man'Ransack Palos Senior's Home, Wounded Oak Forest Officer Returns Home, Sen. Dick Durbin Visits Silver Cross.

Dog Rescued From Fire | Town Honors Wrestlers | New Info In Shooting

PLUS: False report of triple shooting scares residents, local parish supports Ukraine, fire at mobile home park, man charged with assault.

Homewood Woman, 33, Dead In Car, Motorcycle Crash On I-57: ISP

According to state police, a car and Slingshot motorcycle crashed last week near 147th Street, killing one and injuring another.

Free Gas | Ex-Cop Found Dead | Rainbow Cone Rolls | Triple Play

SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: South Side Irish Parade Photo Highlights | Dad Charged After Tot Shoots Mom | Aiding In The Fight | IL Photos

Doc Overprescribes | Carjacking During Pursuit | Lamborghini Race

PLUS: South suburban fish fry roundup for Lent, Police support Special Olympics with Polar Plunge, New contestant for Cook County board.

Bathroom Fight | Weekend Parades | Local Hospital Tops List

PLUS: South suburban fish fry roundup for Lenten season, Chicago paranormal conference, driver charged with DUI in deadly crash.

Hazel Crest hospital addresses the national blood shortage

Advocate South Suburban Hospital hosts blood drive for employees, area residents

2 Homewood-Flossmoor Churches Now Main Site Of Congregated Parish

Several suburban churches will unite as one parish with one pastor and one pastoral team, effective July 1 through a new program.

Ingalls Memorial Hospital Flossmoor Center Reopens With State Aid

The Flossmoor 24-hour center will reopen at 7 a.m. Tuesday after closing temporarily last month to free up staff to help COVID-19 patients.

Hastings announces Markham to receive $900,000

The City of Markham is set to receive $900,000 in grants to revitalize the local business community, thanks to Senator Michael E. Hastings.

2 South Suburban Domestic Violence Agencies Team Up On Hotline

Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse and Crisis Center for South Suburbia will combine resources with a joint 24-hour hotline.

Missing Flossmoor Man Found Safe In Mississippi: Police

Ben Amenta, 36, was found over 700 miles from his home after his parents said he left to go to a coffee shop last month.

Flossmoor Trustee Helps Distribute 500 Coats, Gloves To Families

Joni Bradley-Scott joined south suburban business agencies on Giving Tuesday to hand out the winter essentials to residents.

Advocate South Suburban helps feed food insecure patients

Hospital’s Food Farmacy distributes healthy food as part of Advocate Aurora Health’s $2.5 billion community charitable care and services

Flossmoor Officials Host Meetup For Teens To Talk After Shooting

The meetup came after a fatal shooting on Halloween that injured 3 and killed 1, many of those affected were Homewood-Flossmoor students.

Hastings: Don’t forget to support our local business this holiday

Senator Michael E. Hastings is reminding the residents of the fighting 19th District to support local businesses this holiday season.

Too Many Dogs | John Doe #45 | 1 Dead In Fire | Mayor Cops Plea

SOUTHLAND WEEK IN REVIEW: High School Students Charged With Sending Bomb Threats | Orland Park Mayor Running for Congress |IL Photo Of Week

Nutritious Food Pantry Opens For Cancer Patients In Flossmoor

Officials cut the ribbon on the Complimentary Nutrition Station at the University of Chicago Ingalls Memorial Nov. 4.

Homewood Police Host Holiday Card Design Contest For Students

The deadline for K-12th graders to submit their entry is Nov. 15. Winners will get a $100 gift card and their drawing featured on the card.

Tell Someone In Homewood-Flossmoor You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Homewood-Flossmoor, and we’ll publish it in November.

Hastings works to set up Illinois as green transportation hub

Hastings helped champion HB1769, which would provide a tax credit for manufacturers of electronic vehicles, parts, and power supplies.

Avocados |Carjacking |Whistleblower Ordinance: Southland Stories

Smith Crossing residents turn 100 | New campus | Gun threat | Fire at apartment complex.