Committee Seeks Veterans to March in Homewood's Fourth of July Parade

Veterans needed! Find out where to line up, when.

Chicago Cubs Hiring for Positions in Chicago, Arizona

Want to work for the Chicago Cubs? Now might be your chance.

Franciscan St. James is first Illinois Birthing Hospital to earn Gold - Safe Sleep Champion status from Cribs for Kids

Hospital’s Lullaby Birthplace partners with Sudden Infant Death Services (SIDS) of Illinois to earn Gold – Safe Sleep Champion certification

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES HIT JAZZ SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SMOOTHCHICAGO

SEVERAL SMOOTH JAZZ AND FUNK ACTS TEMPORARILY TRANSFORM THE LUXURY HOTEL’S SHOWROOM INTO CHICAGO’S HOME FOR LIVE JAZZ

A Fresh Face in the South Loop: Massage Envy Spa Opening its Doors

New clinic located in The Shops at Roosevelt Collection

Local Jobs: Mindy's Ribs, Evergreen Park Public Library, Truck Drivers, Hilton

Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.

Starry Nights Concert Series featuring B.B.I.

Friday, July 3 @ 7:30 p.m. Irwin Park Bandshell

Report: Illinois suffered largest population drop in U.S.

How many Illinoisans left and where did they go?

SOUTH SUBURBAN GARDEN CLUB

GARDEN CLUB MEETING AND FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP TUESDAY - JULY 7, 2015 7:00 PM FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY HOUSE

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of June 29

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Homewood, Flossmoor Softball Champion Teams Battle for the Helmet

Champions of feeder programs for Homewood-Flossmoor High School softball square off Tuesday, June 30.

Homewood-Flossmoor Athletes to Play in Negro Leagues Tribute Game

The game commemorates the Negro Leagues All-Star Game that took place annually at U.S. Cellular Field (then Comiskey Park).

Flossmoor Library Brown Bag & a Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy

Thursday, July 2 from 1:15 - 3:16 pm 1000 Sterling Ave, Helen Wilson Room - Lower Level

Teen Drinkers Totally Trash Man's House / Charlie Sheen Hates on Illinois Town / Widow Sues Because Drunk Husband Froze to Death / Wedding Errands Lead to Lottery Win

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

Illinois Sets Record for Wettest June

So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.

GOOD POSTURE: WHAT IS IT, AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT

You've probably been told at one time or another to sit or stand with better posture. But, do you know what that means?

How to Find a Local Pet Sitter Who Won't Kick Your Dog

Your pooch is part of the family, and you can't trust just anyone to take care of your furry pal. Here are some tips.

New Baby Penguin at the Shedd Aquarium

New Baby Penguin at the Shedd Aquarium

Wheel of Fortune Winner / Perfect ACT / Town Rallies for Teacher / New Baby Penguin

And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.

Top 10 Illinois Cities with the Biggest Change in Violent Crime

The top 10 cities with the biggest decrease in violent crime, as well as the 10 with the largest increase between 2012 and 2013.

Flossmoor Library: Superheroes Then & Now

Tuesday, June 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm 1000 Sterling Ave, Helen Wilson Room - Lower Level

Massage Envy Spa Introduces Summer Glow Skincare Event July 5-August 2, 2015

Massage Envy Spa, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce today the new Summer Glow Skincare Event

Illinois' May Unemployment Rates by City, County and Metro Area

See how your town’s jobless picture compares to one year ago.

Pain on Way: Illinois' Budget Cuts Hit Home

Cash-strapped cities, towns and suburbs set to slash public safety, reduce pension costs, tap rainy day funds and explore bankruptcy.

Oldest Freshwater Sailing Race to Set Sail from Chicago July 11th for The Chicago Yacht Club's 107th Race to Mackinac Sponsored by Wintrust

The Chicago Yacht Club’s 107th Race to Mackinac

Rauner signs off on school funding, but will it break the budget stalemate?

This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.

Little League Cheaters Go to Court / Teacher Lost House in Tornado / Local Firefighter Gets Hot on 'Wheel of Fortune' / Rainbow Cone Back in the 'Burbs

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent Southland news, including a man with 84 arrests who claims he was a Marine ... when he was 4.

Tuesday Night Bingo

Bingo!!! June 30, 2015

Traffic Stop Yields Drug Charges: Blotter

Two Chicago women caught with 18 bags of a white, powdery substance.

Homewood Rallies for James Hart Teacher Who Lost Home in Tornado

Ric Druse and his family huddled in a crawlspace as a tornado damaged their home. All were uninjured, but the community wants to help.

Homewood Woman Sentenced to 8 Years for Her Part in Grant Kickback Plot

Quinshaunta Golden pleaded for leniency in her sentencing, saying that the fallout from her actions has caused her a lifetime of distress.

PETS IN NEED OF FOREVER FAMILIES

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR ADOPTABLES AND SHARE! County Line Animal Hospital - (708)754-2351 - Thank you for considering adoption!

The Chardonnay Run Celebrates With Wine At The Finish Line

New Fun 5K Takes Place This Saturday, June 27th at Grant Park in Chicago, IL

The Top 10 Safest Illinois Hospitals in 2015

Here are the top 10 safest (and least safe) hospitals in Illinois, according to Consumer Reports’ 2015 rankings.

Flossmoor Library: The Making of a Superhero with Dan Laib

For Grades 6 - 12 Monday, June 29 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm 1000 Sterling, Helen Wilson Room - Lower Level

Local Jobs: Hiring Fair June 25, Hilton, Coca Cola, Dermatology and Dental Offices

Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.

South Suburban Death Notices, June 22

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Stateville Prison Lt. Jailed For Allegedly Stealing From Convicts

The Stateville lieutenant was booked into the Will County jail Monday afternoon.

Cash Only: How Strict Federal Banking Rules Pose Problems for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Illinois

Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.

E. coli Bacteria Found in Some Bottles of Spring Water

Niagara Bottling company issued a voluntary recall. Learn how to check your bottled water.