yesterday I was grumpy

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

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.

Ravisloe Country Club To Celebrate 125th Anniversary: Staff Seeks Past Members, Caddies, Memories

Ravisloe Country will mark 125 years in 2026.

🌟 december glimmers 🌟

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

Keating Announces Campaign For U.S. Congress In Illinois’ 2nd District

Patrick Keating publicly announced on Thursday that he will among 10 vying for the Democratic nomination in the March 2026 primary.

6-Year-Old Dropped Off Early By School Bus, Left Alone For An Hour In Freezing Cold In Chicago's South Suburbs

"My neighbor called me around 4:30, 4:33, and was saying that she had my son, and I was confused," Akira Willis said.

60 Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Enforcement Push

The Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaigns were part of a statewide effort and were funded by a federal grant.

H-F Organization Collecting Dollar Tree Meal Kits, Food Items For Families In Need

Action for a Better Tomorrow is partnering with Homewood and Flossmoor schools on the collection effort running now through Dec. 16.

Ford of Homewood Hosting Christmas Adoption Event With Santa

The dealership is hoping to help rescue animals find a home for the holidays.

your favorite self

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

Mayor Sandra Alexander Hosting Turkey and Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway

Mayor Sandra Alexander: “Everyone deserves a joyful holiday season."

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Announces $2,000 Giving Tuesday Match

Give Hope a Home. Because Everyone Deserves One.

Zhamarius Wooten, 14, is Glenwood Academy’s Student of the Month

Wooten is a current student at Marian Catholic High School, and formerly attended, and currently lives at Glenwood Academy

the lineage of gratitude

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

H-F Park District Receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award

The recognition "affirms our commitment to upholding the highest standards" in its operations, the park district said.

Village Of Homewood Launches 'Unwrap Homewood' Holiday Shopping Campaign

The campaign encourages residents to explore Homewood’s variety of boutiques, specialty shops and services for holiday shopping.

Heather Hill Elementary Raises $650 Through 2nd Annual Think Pink Day And Penny War

The schoolwide effort supported The Cancer Support Center of Homewood and Project Kennedy.

St. Coletta’s of Illinois Honors William “Bill” Rybak with Humanitas Award

Decades of dedication and leadership continue to support individuals with developmental disabilities

Flossmoor PD Ramps Up Patrols For Seat Belt Use, Impaired Driving For Thanksgiving Stretch

The "Click It Or Ticket" and "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" campaign runs Nov. 21 through Dec. 2.

Flossmoor Man Found Guilty Of Battery For Throwing Liquid At Former Cook Co. State's Attorney Kim Foxx

A judge has found a suburban man guilty of aggravated battery after he threw a drink at former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Homewood Fire Department To Install Smoke Detectors For Seniors For Free

The Be Alarmed! program will distribute up to two, free 10-year concealed battery smoke alarms to Homewood residents who are 60 and older.

Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Aims To Raise $5K On Giving Tuesday, Debuts Historic Insulators For Sale

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2. The org will sell 50 telegraph pole insulators, etched with the FVM logo and packaged in a keepsake box.

the practice of yoga begins... now

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial And Beyond Borders Cafe Host Tribute To Local Veterans

The café and local org. will hold an event sharing the stories of those who have inspired the Flossmoor Wall of Honor.

Franciscan Health providing meal prep boxes for South Suburban families facing food insecurity

Thanksgiving groceries to be distributed at drive-thru locations in Chicago Heights and Sauk Village on November 25

Village Of Flossmoor, Library & Park District Partnering In Food Drive To Stock Township Pantries

Donations accepted at specified sites Nov. 11–19.

the first snow ❄️

Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

Calumet Country Club Closes Permanently, All Golf Holes, Landscaping, Structures Will Go: Owner

W&E Ventures said the closing announced Monday is effective immediately.

Small Business Saturday Kicks Off Holiday Season In Downtown Flossmoor

Specials in shopping and dining all day in Flossmoor's downtown retail area and Flossmoor Commons on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Chevrolet of Homewood Hosts 11th Annual Car Giveaway

Do you believe in miracles? Chevrolet of Homewood does!

'Wonderful Example Of Love': Flossmoor Couple Celebrates 50 Years Of Marriage, Family Honors Their Love

Lynn and Keith Schallmo met by chance working at a hospital, but it's taken love, commitment and resilience to hit 50 years.

H-F Racquet & Fitness Club To Host Open House

The open house is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 from 12 to 4 p.m.

Seat Belt Use, Child Seat Violations Among Citations Issued In Flossmoor PD's Halloween Traffic Safety Push

The enforcement campaign, which ran from Oct. 24–Nov. 3, was part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Drive High, Get a DUI initiatives.

Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park Wins Two 2025 Champions of Economic Impact Sports Tourism Awards

One for the 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic Championships and one for the 2025 Under Armour Association Boys Basketball Finals.

400 Teens Converge On Irwin Park In Rumored 'Teen Takeover' Halloween Night: Homewood PD

Police said most of the teens were not from Homewood or Flossmoor. The gathering was broken up peacefully.