South Suburban Death Notices, Week of February 6

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Her Son Injured At D153 School, Mom Says 'We Have To Do A Better Job'

Jessica Lopez's son was stabbed with a pencil, requiring medical care, at Churchill School in Homewood. She wants answers.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Hosts Second Annual Trivia Night

Trivia night set for March 10. Advance registration for teams or individuals is required; seating is limited to 10 tables of six.

Homewood Transitions To Online Permitting And Contractor Registration

The Village of Homewood will offer online application for contractors, moving away from in-person only applications.

Franciscan Health redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready hospital

As an Acute Stroke Ready hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields serves as the first stop for those suspected of having a stroke

Group Opposing Calumet Country Club Annexation Out To Inform Residents

South Suburbs For Greenspace says Hazel Crest officials have left residents in the dark about plans for 130 acres that could be rezoned.

CD One Price Dry Cleaner Opens Storefront In Homewood

The store opened at 18046 S. Halsted St. in Homewood. It's the owner's fifth location.

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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Rewards Program For Visiting Local Restaurants

Amid Opposition, Hazel Crest Board Considers Calumet CC Annexation

Residents have voiced their opposition to the plan, fearing that the 130-acre property will be rezoned for industrial and manufacturing.

'Eat, Drink, Be Lucky' At Homewood's New St. Patrick's Day Event

Limited tickets available for the debut of the March 18 event that features deals for eating, drinking, and shopping in downtown Homewood.

Flossmoor To Highlight STEM Professionals For Black History Month

Nominations are being accepted online through February 1.

America Sings! Returning To Chicago Southland

The Village of Lansing's State-Of-The-Art Entertainment Venue Fox Pointe To Host Choral Extravaganza May 5-6

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Lands $25,000 CN, America In Bloom Grant

The organization is one step closer to realizing its goal of a veterans' memorial.

Services Set For Boy, 7, Who Died After Being Hit By School Bus

Visitation has been set for the Park Forest second grader who died after being hit by a school bus Friday, Jan. 20.

H-F Native, Star Athlete Back In Spotlight As Park District Rec Head

Maurius Hill is back in his hometown looking to make an impact on local athletes.

Investigation Ongoing After Death Of Boy Struck By School Bus: PF PD

A 7-year-old boy died Friday after being struck by a school bus in Park Forest. An investigation is ongoing.

Boy, 7, Dies After Struck By School Bus: Park Forest Police

The boy was hit in the 100 block of Walnut Street Friday afternoon, police said.

Rebecca Testa Pediatric Dentistry Brightens the Smiles of Children

Rebecca Testa Pediatric Dentistry in Flossmoor Brightens the Smiles of Children and Teens with Cancer

Man, 18, Found Asleep In Stolen Car With Illegal Guns: Park Forest PD

Park Forest police found the man in the parked, stolen car in downtown Park Forest Jan. 14, they said.

UChicago Medicine Adds Urgent Care Services To Homewood Location

The Homewood location of University of Chicago Medicine begins offering urgent care services effective Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Obituary: MaryAnne Davies

MaryAnne Davies, 81, passed away peacefully on January 11 and was a volunteer at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and at her church.

Aurora Teen Shot At Homewood Buffalo Wild Wings Dies From Injuries: PD

Police said Johnathan Brown, 18, died after being shot in the parking lot of the restaurant and that a second teen sustained gunshot wounds.

Victim Shot In Buffalo Wild Wings Parking Lot: Homewood Police

Police said the male victim's injuries are life-threatening.

Flossmoor Volunteers To Participate In Service Projects To Honor King

The village's ninth annual Day of Service provides opportunities to volunteer as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and weekend.

Homewood's Indoor Farmers Market Makes Its Return

The market features locally-made goods and items including home, specialty foods, craft items and locally produced hand-made jewelry.

Village Of Homewood Introduces Hall As New Assistant Village Manager

Tyler Hall takes over a role village officials say is critical to day-to-day operations after working in Highland Park, Arlington Heights.

Photo Of Gun In Homewood-Flossmoor Classroom Launches Investigation

Officials said the student who brought a plastic airsoft BB gun into the school has been identified and is being disciplined.

Flossmoor Teen, Caddy Receives Chick Evans Scholarship College Award

Michael VanHootem, a senior at Marian Catholic, is one of 70 Chicago-area recipients of the Evans award which covers housing and tuition.

Homewood-Flossmoor Senior, Caddy Receives Evans College Scholarship

Rodney Branch was one of 70 Chicago-are seniors to receive an Evans Scholars scholarship which covers tuition and housing for four years.

Driver Threatened To Shoot Another In Road Rage Incident: Homewood PD

The incident happened in the 17700 block of Halsted Street, police said.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In 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.

2 Water Main Breaks In Homewood, Repairs In Progress

Homewood Public Works crews are tending to two water main breaks Wednesday.

Helping Hands, Donations Needed For Flossmoor's MLK Jr. Day Of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day of service with many organizations in Flossmoor needing the help of volunteers.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of December 26

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

New Year’s Eve 2022 Homewood-Flossmoor: La Voute, Bistro On Sterling

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.

Jewel-Osco, Meijer, CVS: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In H-F

Find when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner staples from Jewel-Osco, Meijer, or Walmart near Homewood-Flossmoor.

Man Caught Stealing At Homewood Jewel Threatened To Shoot Workers: PD

A 65-year-old Chicago man threw a garbage can at employees who tried to stop him from leaving the store, according to police reports.

Suspects In Armed Carjacking Of Disabled Vet Arrested: Park Forest PD

Bond was set at $2.5 million for three of the four people charged in the May 2022 carjacking in Park Forest.

Shots Fired In Homewood Tuesday: Police

The incident happened Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m., in the 2300 block of 175th Street, police said.

Homewood Teen, HFHS Ballplayer Impresses At Power Showcase

Jhames “Hurtcules” Holley III played at the annual Power Showcase, an event for elite baseball players held in Florida.