Share Your South Suburban Fish Fry 2018

We're gathering info for a complete south suburban fish fry guide this year. Here's how to submit your fish fry to Patch.

Homewood Chocolate Fest 2018: What To Know If You Go

Information on the bake-off, baking demonstration and kids activities planned for Homewood Chocolate Fest 2018.

MLK Day 2018: What's Open, Closed In Homewood, Flossmoor

Find out how Monday's national holiday will affect city businesses, institutions and services.

South Suburban Warming Centers Prepare For Brutal Cold

Local officials give residents tips to stay safe as wind chills could be as low as 25 below zero in the coming days.

Homewood Mayor Rescued From Frozen Lake By Anonymous Hero

Rich Hofeld, the 80-year-old mayor of Homewood, lifted his 100 pound dog out of icy waters before he was saved himself by a man on a run.

$400K Lottery Ticket Sold At Country Club Hills Gas Station

The winning Lucky Day ticket was sold at a Shell station on Crawford Avenue.

Crash On Bishop Ford Slows Morning Commute

Commute times on the inbound Bishop Ford are heightened Monday morning.

Veterans Day 2017: What's Open, Closed In Homewood, Flossmoor

Find out how the holiday will affect local agencies, institutions and services Friday.

H-F Alum Continues Lifelong Mission To Help Others

Jade Greear has been involved in local activism for years and will now make a difference on an international level.

Homewood Hobo Night Is Oct. 14 At Rail Park

The yearly village event is a nod to Homewood's strong ties with the history of the railroad.

Former Homewood Man Describes Terror After Las Vegas Shooting

Jerry Hicks first thought a plane had crashed when he saw the airport shut down, unaware of the carnage taking place at Mandalay Bay.

2 Flossmoor Homes Demolished After Firefighter Training

Several area fire departments used two vacant homes on 198th Street for training before they were demolished.

Overflow Ministry Works to Heal

Last Saturday, Overflow Ministry passed out water, prayed with members of the community and invited those to stop by Overflow.

'Back To The Future' Storyline Plays Out In Real Life

The "Save the Clock Tower" campaign in Flossmoor was successful 30-some years after lightning struck the downtown clock tower.

Good Times Will Roll At Infant Jesus of Prague Block Party

Infant Jesus of Prague's block party features music, spirits, food trucks, kids activities and friendly games of bags Saturday, Sept. 23.

Hazel Crest Woman Plans To Buy House After Winning $100K In Lottery

Patricia Morris doubled her grand prize by spending an extra $1 on an Illinois Lottery multiplier feature.

Flossmoor Fest 2017: What You Need To Know

Food, entertainment and street closures ahead of the one-day Flossmoor Fest on September 9.

Homewood Extends Wednesday Night Farmers Market

This week's added market will also feature live music, officials said.

Homewood Rabid Bat Brings Regional One-Week Tally to 2

In the second area case within about one week, a bat recovered in Homewood has tested positive for rabies.

Homewood Fall Fest, Chili Cook-off Boasts Live Music, Vendors, Pets on Parade

The 16th annual fest will feature live music, science activities, a scarecrow decorating contest, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.

Parking Restriction Signs Going Up In Homewood

Signs limiting parking to one side of the street on narrow streets are being installed in Homewood this week.

Back To School Movie Night Planned In Flossmoor

H-F and Flossmoor District 161 officials will be on hand before a viewing of The Jungle Book in Flossmoor Park on August 18.

Homewood Giant Block Party 2017: Everything You Need To Know

Food vendors, entertainment, schedule of events information ahead of the Homewood Giant Block Party on August 19.

'Pets On Parade' Statues Vandalized In Downtown Homewood

The five statues were to be auctioned as a part of a fundraiser for the South Suburban Humane Society.

Overturned Construction Truck Closes Lanes On Bishop Ford

Two lanes on the outbound Bishop Ford remain blocked near Dolton Avenue.

HFHS Senior Named 'Distinguished Young Woman'

Tiara Simms will compete for the "Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois" award and a chance at a college scholarship.

New Dolphin Lake Marquee Could Cost Nearly $14K

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will hear a proposal for a new marquee at Dolphin Lake.

Flossmoor Adds LGBTQ+ Services To Village Website

The village became among the first to add these services to its website.

No UFO Sightings In Homewood For 15 Years

The village was the only municipality in Cook or Will counties not to have one documented sighing from 2001 to 2015.

The Cancer Support Center Painted By Bank Employees

Employees at BMO Harris Bank took part in the company's annual Volunteer Day Week.

Metra To Unveil Plans To Renovate Homewood Station At Meeting

Improvements are planned at the Homewood Metra and Amtrak stations.

Homewood Amtrak Conductor's Recovery 'Slow But Steady' After Shooting

Michael Case of Homewood has responded to treatments "extremely well."

'First-Ever' South Suburban Pride Party Planned In Flossmoor

The event is planned for the Flossmoor Community House on Wednesday, June 21.

CPD Superintendent Crashes Teacher Retirement Party To Give Thanks

Eddie Johnson of the Chicago Police Department showed up at a celebration for Heather Hill School teacher Sue Aylmer.

Governors Highway To Close For 2 Months

Crews will replace cross culverts for two months on the thoroughfare in Flossmoor.

Dad Sues Dist. 233 Over Claims His Special Needs Daughter Was Assaulted by Student

Young woman was attending district's cooperative special needs school when she was sexually assaulted in bathroom, lawsuit says.

Clock Tower Restoration Effort Begins in Flossmoor

Volunteers hope to have the clock tower working by Flossmoor Fest 2017.

Hazel Crest Metra Station To Get Face Lift

Several improvements are planned at the Metra station in Hazel Crest.

Outpouring Begins for Wounded Train Conductor

Homewood restaurant begins effort to help family of Michael Case, who was shot on a train in Naperville, with medical expenses.

Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Homewood

A ticket sold at the Dixie Highway Mobil station matched all five numbers from the Illinois Lucky Day Lotto drawing on Friday afternoon.