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11.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood-Flossmoor Board of Education will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. The board will consider “possible action to approve new superintendent employment agreement.” HPL 100th Anniversary Celebration. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a second centennial[Read More…]

Trick or treaters defy wind

On Halloween 2023, it snowed, briefly but pretty hard, on kids and parents participating in the Village of Homewood’s trick or treat event. This year, a blustery wind gusting to 25 miles per hour greeted participants who visited four village locations: village hall, the police and fire departments and the[Read More…]

D161 Board expected to keep property taxes flat

The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education asked Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to present a proposal to leave the district’s portion of residents’ property taxes virtually unchanged next year. After reporting that the district is in line to receive a $2-million 2025 Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG), LaBella discussed several[Read More…]

Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night

Jeff Inglis, The Conversation As Election Day arrives, people’s feelings of eagerness and anxiety can intensify. It’s normal to want to know the results, but it’s also important to make sure that when the results are announced, they’re accurate. The Conversation U.S. has covered many aspects of the election, including[Read More…]

11.5.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find out what’s on their ballots and where they should go to vote by visiting the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Ballots will include races for U.S. president, U.S. representatives, state representatives, state’s attorney, clerk of the circuit[Read More…]

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Homewood will host Metra budget hearing Nov. 7

Metra is holding hearings on its proposed $1.135 billion budget for 2025,  including one in Homewood on Thursday, Nov. 7. Riders are welcome to comment from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The proposed budget holds fares steady at current levels and relies on[Read More…]

Homewood honors residents, businesses with Beautification Awards

The Homewood Beautification Committee continued its long-standing tradition of honoring residents and businesses for their outstanding efforts at beautifying their property. Blue Ribbon Awards were presented to homeowners for having the most attractive properties this year. Winners are: 1309 190th St., 18345 Aberdeen St., 17819 Ashland Ave., 2928 Birch Road,[Read More…]

Free leaf pickup in Homewood starts Wednesday

The Village of Homewood will again provide its free fall leaf pickup for residents of single-family homes starting Wednesday, Nov. 6, and the two following Wednesdays, Nov. 13 and 20. Leaves should be in 33-gallon biodegradable paper bags — no sticker needed. Bags should be left at the street curb[Read More…]

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