Summer picnics are back at St. Coletta's of Illinois!

All Saints Lutheran Church revives cherished tradition

H-F Juneteenth Festival 2024 Set To Celebrate Heritage, Community

The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Franciscan Health to host free ‘Coping with Chemo Brain’ webinar

Franciscan Health clinicians will explore the potential mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment on Wednesday, June 26

Residents Thrown Out Of Dolton Meeting By Police: Reports

There was shouting and shoving at the meeting, and investigator Lori Lightfoot's microphone was turned off, reports said.

Franciscan Health awards three DAISY Awards during Nurses Week

Three nurses – residents of Alsip, Chicago Heights and New Lenox - are the Olympia Fields hospital’s latest 2024 DAISY Award recipients

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Franciscan Health presents annual nursing and ancillary staff awards

Olympia Fields hospital celebrates Nurses Week with recognition of its Nurse, Nurse Leader and Ancillary Team Member of the year

HFHS Senior 'A True Friend,' Accomplished Student: Grad Shoutout

Homewood-Flossmoor HS graduating senior Sydni maintains straight As, and plays in orchestra, marching band and jazz band.

Visit Chicago Southland President/CEO Jim Garrett Retiring

Jim Garrett, President/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996 is retiring on June 30, 2024.

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Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest Back For a Second Year

The second annual Pride Fest is set for Friday, June 7.

Class of 2024 shines bright at Kennedy School

Students celebrate achievements in heartfelt graduation ceremony

Franciscan Health Little Angels Memorial Service is Wednesday, June 12

Olympia Fields hospital to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Glenwood

Plan Seeks Sale Of Ridge Road Building For $1, Village Opens Bidding

A Mongolian BBQ restaurant could go into the space at 2020 Ridge Rd. The Village is open to other plans, accepting proposals until June 11.

Flossmoor Marks 100th Birthday, Honors Past With Baseball, Drone Show

Residents are invited to celebrate Flossmoor's centennial at a "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" event on Thursday, June 20.

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Rabid Bat Found In Homewood

A bat found in Homewood May 14 tested positive for rabies.

Harris passes initiative to protect homeowners

Homeowners across Illinois may have a new law on the books to increase transparency of insurance policy coverage, thanks to Sen. Harris.

Homewood District 153 Names Next Principal Of Churchill School

The next principal of Churchill School will be an assistant principal from Flossmoor District 161's Parker Junior High.

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Dolton Appoints Mayor Pro Tempore Amid Corruption Scandals, FBI Subpoenas

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard did not attend the board meeting Monday night. She is under investigation amid a series of allegations.

Izaak Walton’s 'Seasons' Calendar Photo Contest Kicks Off For 6th Year

The photo competition calls for photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals, and unidentifiable people taken at the preserve.

Homewood Metra Station To Reopen May 20, Elevator Still To Be Replaced

The station is not yet accessible to ADA customers, as the elevator is still being replaced, officials said Monday.

Woman Missing From Homewood Located Friday: Police

The 37-year-old woman had last been seen Sunday, May 5 in Homewood, police said.

Flossmoor Man Guilty In Girl's 2013 Rape, Kidnapping Gets 60 Years

​Christopher Young, now 56, was sentenced Monday for the rape and kidnapping of a 6-year-old Homewood girl.

Fundraiser for Frankfort Bluegrass Fest Friday Keeps Main Event Free

Spring fundraiser at CD & Me Friday, May 10th supports July’s free Frankfort Bluegrass Festival; Indoor/outdoor event runs from 6 to 10 p.m.

Suburban Chicago Family Wants Answers After Officer Gets 3rd DUI After Chase Killing 2 Teens

"This is exactly what I was worried about," said Shellrece McIntyre, whose daughter was killed in a police chase.

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Harris advances measure to increase transparency for homeowners

Senator Harris advanced a measure on Tuesday to increase transparency of homeowner insurance policy coverage.

Parker 8th Grader Is Grandma's Helper And Star Student: Grad Shoutout

Parker Jr High eighth grader is a team player at home, and excelled in the classroom during her three years of junior high.

Visit Chicago Southland Releases May–October Festivals & Events Guide

Visit Chicago Southland has released their Chicago Southland May–October 2024 Festivals and Events Guide.

Andrew High School students spread joy at Kennedy School

Transform cafeteria into dazzling prom venue for developmentally disabled students

Cold Case Killer Arrested; Stabbed 18-Year-Old Over 100 Times: Police

Detectives reopened the case in 2022 after a call from a distant relative of the victim whose grandmother was haunted by the killing.

Free Smoking Cessation Meetings at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields hosting free weekly meetings to help smokers kick the habit

DNA On '19 Crimes' Wine Bottle Leads Police To Burglar: Sheriff

The man grabbed the wine from the fridge, took a swig before putting it back in, sheriff's police said. He left behind crucial evidence.

Franciscan Health accepting SIPP funding applications until May 31

Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) seeks to support local nonprofits that serve at-risk populations

St. Coletta’s of IL expands services to include behavioral health

Opens Behavioral Health Clinic to better serve developmentally disabled community

Homewood Taps New Assistant Village Manager

Terence Acquah has been appointed as Homewood's new assistant village manager, officials said Tuesday.

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Homewood Named Tree City USA

The title honors the Village's commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year, officials said.