First batch of cookies marks sweet return of Coletta’s Crossing Bakery

Participants celebrate their first cookies while gaining skills, certification and paid experience through a Dignity in Pay–funded program

Visit Chicago Southland Releases Its 2026 Visitors Guide

The 2026 Chicago Southland Visitors Guide has been released.

Juvenile Charged After Bringing Gun To Homewood-Flossmoor High School: Police

Officials said the gun was found Friday, Jan. 16, and prompted a hard lockdown at the school.

Chipotle, 7 Brew Coming To Flossmoor: Village

Construction is expected to begin in the spring, with openings projected for the fall, officials said.

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Freight Train Hits Car In DUI Crash: Thornton Police

The driver of the car went around the lowered railroad gates before being struck and later admitted to drinking alcohol, police said.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Homewood-Flossmoor? Share It With Patch!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Homewood-Flossmoor.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

Man Killed After Jumping Off Interstate To Quarry Below: Police

Officers responded to the quarry after receiving a report of a dead person, police said.

Park Forest Man Found With 1,500 Images Of Child Sex Abuse Sentenced To 48 Years In Prison: U.S. Attorney

The man 35, trafficked images of one minor, and used them to barter and build his collection, prosecutors said. He pleaded guilty last year.

living both/and

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With February Being “Restaurant Month,” Visit Chicago Southland Doubles Points

With February being “Chicago Southland Restaurant Month,” Visit Chicago Southland is doubling the points for their Savor the Southland.

Century-Old Loaded Gun With Possible Tie To Capone Found In Wall Of Distillery

The building is the oldest standing brewery in Illinois and once housed Capone’s largest bootlegging facility during Prohibition.

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Gun On Campus Prompts Lockdown At H-F High School: District

The school was placed in a hard lockdown Friday afternoon.

The arts are for everyone at Spotlight Performance Academy

Performing arts programming for all ages at Spotlight Performance Academy in Homewood. Tuition assistance assures accessibility.

'It Isn't Just A Coffee Shop': Employees Rally To Raise Funds For Café Closed Indefinitely After Crash

Beyond Borders Café was structurally damaged when a car hit the building early Monday, and they lost many of their goods and supplies.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois relaunches bakery job training program with Dignity in Pay grant support

Coletta’s Crossing Bakery to sell cookies and other goodies

Homewood's Holiday Shopping Promo Sees $30K Spent Among 21 Local Businesses: Village

The Unwrap Homewood campaign started in November as a way to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally this holiday season.

The Rhythm of the Week

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Driver Critical After Vehicle Plows Into Flossmoor Coffee Shop: Police

The crash happened early Monday.

Flossmoor Seeking Volunteers, Donations For 11th Day Of Service

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service will be held Monday, Jan. 19.

100 Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Holiday Season Traffic Safety Push

Flossmoor police on Thursday announced the results of recent traffic safety enforcement efforts.

Homewood Names Next Police Chief Ahead Of Current Department Leader's Last Day

Deputy Chief Thomas Johnson will be sworn into the role of Chief at the Village Board's Jan. 27 meeting.

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Homewood Police Chief To Retire After Three Decades With Department: Village

Police Chief Denise McGrath's last day is Friday, Jan. 9.

Homewood Launches Community Emergency Response Team Program

CERT trains residents in disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations and team organization.

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Young Leaders Invited To NAACP South Suburban Chapter's Civic Ambassador Training

Participants will receive free, comprehensive training on voter registration laws, voter rights, and nonpartisan civic engagement.

❄️ as winter arrives ❄️

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Man, 30, Fatally Struck By Car While Walking In Roadway: Hazel Crest Police

Police had been called for a well-being check for the man prior to him being hit.

Christmas Eve Service - Abundant Grace United Church of Christ

18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Illinois - December 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Country Club Hills Man, 18, ID'd As Victim In Fatal Hazel Crest Shooting: Medical Examiner

Police believe three men were all shot in the same incident Wednesday. No one is in custody.

yesterday I was grumpy

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Homewood Man, 44, Struck Woman With Gun, Threatened To Kill Her On Way Home From Bears Watch Party: Sheriff

The incident happened Dec. 7, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Narcotics In Baby Bottles, Illegal Gun: 3 Arrested After Police Investigate Suspicious Vehicle, PD Says

Homewood police on Thursday released details of three arrests linked to a suspicious vehicle Wednesday.

Flossmoor Seeking Project Hosts For 11th Annual Day of Service

The annual Day of Service is set for Monday, Jan. 19. Community orgs, businesses, government agencies, neighbors invited to host projects.

Homewood Sisters' Sweet Tradition Of Hot Cocoa Stand Back For Its 22nd Year

Sisters Mara and Kayla Winfrey have grown up, but have not outgrown a sweet idea of a hot chocolate stand to benefit Toys For Tots.

Parker Junior High Students Find Warmth and Creativity in Knitting and Crochet Club

The club is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

Flossmoor Police Ramp Up Patrols For Impaired Driving, Seat Belt Enforcement For Holiday Stretch

The traffic safety enforcement campaigns run Dec. 12 through Jan. 5.