Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Provides Destination Vi

With next Tuesday being “National Plan For Vacation Day” (seriously, it’s a thing), the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCV

Flossmoor Man Found Guilty In 2013 Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Of Girl

Christopher Young, now 56, was convicted Friday. A jury deliberated for two hours.

Homewood Theater's Greatest Showman Remembered As 'Larger Than Life'

Sanford Cohen, 78, died Jan. 7. His daughter reflects on life with the man who commanded the room in the Dixie Highway theater.

10 Years Later, Flossmoor Man On Trial For Girl's Kidnapping, Rape

Christopher Young, now 56, is charged in the 2013 kidnapping and rape of a 6-year-old Homewood girl.

Park Forest Man, 44, Found Dead After Shoveling Snow: Coroner

The man was found outside Saturday, Jan. 13, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.

'Name The Snowplow' Contest Debuts In Homewood

Homewood residents are asked to get creative and help name the snowplow. Contest kicked off January 16.

Places To Watch The Big Game In, Near Homewood, Flossmoor: A List

Pick your spot in or near Homewood, Flossmoor to watch the NFL action Feb. 11.

Districts 153, 161 Close Schools, Opt For E-Learning Ahead Of Storm

The Homewood and Flossmoor school districts will be closed Friday and shift to e-learning plans.

Infant Jesus Of Prague School Closed Friday Ahead Of Storm

The school will be closed Friday ahead of what's predicted to be a significant winter storm.

Homewood Partners With D153 For MLK Jr. Day Of Service

The Village is working with D153 in collecting donations for several key, local nonprofits and organizations the month of January.

Flossmoor Seeking Volunteers, Donations For Day Of Service

Find out where helping hands, donations are needed for the Day of Service Jan. 15.

Former Infant Jesus Of Prague Pastor Dies At 97: Archdiocese

Rev. William "Bill" J. Flaherty died Thursday, Jan. 4. He was pastor emeritus at the Flossmoor parish now known as St. Veronica.

Homewood Police Department Hiring Entry Level Officers

Applications must be in by Feb. 27.

Flossmoor Classical Concert To Aid Efforts To Fight Food Insecurity

Free Jan. 14 concert is intended to inspire donations to Homewood-based Open Access, with goals to address food insecurity for families.

Homewood Launches Citizen Civics Academy, Insight Into Operations

The academy is designed to give citizens an inside look at the operations of different municipal departments.

Missing Girl, 16, Could Be In Homewood, Area Suburbs: Police

Police are asking residents to be aware and on the lookout for a girl reported missing from Chicago in November 2023.

Franciscan Health’s First Baby of 2024

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Family Birth Center welcomes first baby of 2024 on New Year’s Day

'Birds in Art' exhibition begins Jan. 2 at Plum Creek

Chicago artist Doug Stapleton is among an international cast of artists featured in the exhibition, which runs through Feb. 25.

Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve In, Near Homewood-Flossmoor

You don't have to go far to have a good time ringing in the new year. Check out some events happening in or near Homewood-Flossmoor.

Flossmoor Turns 100 In 2024, Celebratory Events Planned All Year

The Village of Flossmoor marks its centennial in 2024, and officials plan to celebrate all year long.

Gun Charge For Homewood Man After Traffic Stop: Homewood PD

The man was stopped Dec. 27 for driving with one headlight, Homewood police said.

3 Charged With Murder In Death Of Harvey Woman Set On Fire: PD

A Riverdale man and two Evanston residents face charges in the death of Danielle Banks, who was found stabbed and set on fire in an alley.

Christmas arrives early at St. Coletta’s of Illinois

Rotary Club delivers boxes of art materials, replenishing dwindling supply

13 New Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC, Providers

Southland-based physician group welcomes 13 accomplished providers representing a wide range of medical disciplines

Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade Set For Dec. 21

The parade will kick off at 4:30 p.m. from the Public Works Garage.

Sensory room creates safe, calming space for those with special needs

St. Coletta’s of Illinois opens sea-themed area to help regulate emotions

Man, 19, Shot During Attempted Carjacking: Homewood PD

The incident happened in the 17900 block of Halsted Street Sunday around 7:30 p.m., police said.

Hazel Crest Child, 9, Shares Wishlist With Santa Claus

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to share holiday joy and the magic of Santa this season.

South Suburban Humane Society To Close Homewood Adoption Center

The nonprofit announced on Friday that it will close the Homewood facility located on 183rd Street.

'It's All Them': H-F's Smith Credits Players For 500 Career Wins

Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach Tony Smith says his players have made finding success easier, leaving him to just not mess it up.

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive nets $1,873 for St. Coletta’s

Developmentally disabled children, adults benefit from community generosity

Santa To Deliver Do-Rite Donuts To H-F Families On Christmas Day

Homewood-Flossmoor families can place their orders online by Dec. 20 to be added to Santa's delivery route.

Man 'Randomly' Fired Gun, Told Police Someone Shot At Him: Homewood PD

A 32-year-old man faces a gun charge after an incident early Tuesday.

Woman Found Stabbed To Death, Set On Fire: Riverdale PD

Investigators are asking for help identifying the woman, who was found dead after police were called for the report of a structure fire.

Harvey Man Convicted In Money Scheme Centered Around Strip Club

The 71-year-old Harvey man was sentenced Monday in Chicago.

Shots Fired At Man As He Leaves Home, Suspects At Large: Homewood PD

The incident happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday in the 18400 block of Kedzie Avenue.

Advocate Health Care helping to close mental health services gap

Health care provider opens a new $20 million behavioral health space, embeds behavioral health services in primary care offices

Robbers Target Woman, 72 | Fine In Fatal Crash | $2M Scratch-off Sold

PLUS: Suspected robber charged | No injuries in house fire | Survivors want action | Guilty plea in cop shooting | Tour o' Lights!

Homewood Wants Feedback On Building Design, Architecture Guidelines

Officials are asking residents to participate in a survey about the appearance and design of buildings within Homewood.

Insurance Woes Put The Brakes On Suburban Chicago High School Auto Club

A Homewood-Flossmoor auto club has been forced to shelve its drag racing car. The reason: The insurance company dropped them.