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Secretary of State Visits and a Fond Farewell

Take a look back at the top five must-read articles from Homewood-Flossmoor Patch last week.

Secretary of State Jesse White stopped by the to dedicate a newly planted tree that was donated by Troop 448 in honor of National Organ Donor Awareness Month.

“I’d like to take a moment to recognize Girl Scout Troop 448 for all their hard work and dedication to spreading awareness about the organ and tissue donor program,” White said. “They are committed to serving as role models for other Girl Scout troops.”

A shooting outside of the 183rd Street Jewel Express gas station in Homewood on Saturday night around 11:43 p.m. left one person injured, according to police.

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According to the police report, two Brunswick Zone security guards said they heard gunshots coming from the gas station parking lot at 3153 W. 183rd Street. Both witnesses said they saw an African-American male standing near a pile of mulch and pointing a gun, according to the report.

After losing reelection, seven-year H-F Park District Board member Peter Camin was presented with kind words and gifts during his last meeting as a board member.

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Camin, a seven-year board member and former president, recently lost re-election to Dallas Collins.

Camin said he will continue to be very active within the park district, and that he will continue serving on many related committees both in and out of the district.

This week's viewfinder is an inside look at two events that highlight H-F kids and their involvement in the community: the Southwest Suburban Police Chiefs' Storytime and Jesse White's Recognition of Girl Scout Troop 448.

Flossmoor residents may soon be paying an average of $12 extra per month on their water bill thanks to a proposed storm water utility fee.

Flossmoor Public Works Director George Peluso spoke in front of the Village Board during their April 18 meeting in support of the fee. He said that an already stretched budget, aging storm water infrastructure and unfunded mandates from both the state and federal governments are largely responsible for the need of a separate fund dedicated to storm water management.


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