Touching All the Bases: A big crowd turned out to watch some of the Southland’s biggest boppers put on fireworks show in a non-conference softball matchup with playoff implications on a chilly Friday afternoon in Oak Forest. And, sure enough, the ball ... »
“You’re in the right place.” Homewood Marketing Director Rachael Jones announced the new Homewood slogan to 150 local business leaders during Tuesday morning’s 15th annual economic development breakfast. Beyond the new slogan is a comprehensive market... »
You might recognize this vacancy as the former Southgate Pharmacy located near 187th and Dixie. READ SOUTHGATE PHARMACY CLOSING Now, there's not much left besides some barren shelves and the old pharmacy sign. So we're turning the question over to you.... »
At 1,092 current "likes" on Homewood-Flossmoor Patch's Facebook, we're just 8 shy of breaking an even 1,100. If you've got any buddies who aren't following us yet, we'd greatly appreciate you spreading the word! Of course, thanks to all our readers, ne... »
Tom Kataras is as Homewood as they come. Most know him as the cheerful, generous pulse of Tom’s Family Restaurant, but Kataras also has a rich history in the community, full of intense participation and loyal service. READ TOM'S FAMILY RESTAURANT TO CL... »
Meet the dog named Panda. While a little shy at first, this one year old, brown and white pitbull mix warms up quickly to most people. She's great with children and seems to get along will with other dogs. Panda's laid-back personality and friendliness... »
A four-bedroom home located at 715 Park Drive in Flossmoor sold for $535,000. The home has 3.5 bathrooms, a finished basement, a two-car attached garage and 2,976 square feet of living space. It was built in 1942. These properties were sold in Flossmoo... »
Click on the house icons for more information on the rental property. -Data courtesy of RE/MAX Are you a landlord? Contact Ryan Fitzpatrick at Homewood-Flossmoor Patch with your rental properties and we'll add you to the map. Want to find a realtor tha... »
MONDAY, APRIL 23 Concealed Carry Permit No Good in Illinois Marinko Balaban, 43, of the 4700 block of Northcote Avenue in East Chicago, Ind., was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of firearm without FOID card. Police said they stoppe... »
What’s it going to be? Standing on deck? Or sitting on your deck? In the on-deck circle, batters size up pitchers. Watching or listening to the game while sitting on a deck in your home’s back yard has become just as much of an American past time for m... »
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requ... »
The Cook County sheriff is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teens from unincorporated Thornton Township. Ravyn Rouse is a 15-year-old African-American girl who is 5-foot, 7-inches tall and weighs about 125 pounds. She has brown e... »
William Fettes, 51, is wanted on a charge of theft and another charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Bail was set at $1,000. His last known address is on the “2900 block of ST.” Melinda Galvan, 41, is wanted on a charge of driving under the... »
Your Patch is a place to celebrate local high school athletes. Show your support for these prep sports MVPs—each of whom is Athlete of the Week in his or her local Patch—by cheering them on in the comments thread, sharing your own photos with the Patch... »
Blake Lamb Funeral Home, Oak Lawn Robert Dorman, b. 1929, visitation Monday, April 30, service Tuesday, May 1 Arthur Lee Harris, b. 1944, visitation Friday Michael D. Hepburn, b. 1955, visitation and service Wednesday Steve Philopulos, b. 1924, visitat... »
