Mail Ballots Early. Cook County Clerk alerted voters recently that changes in postmarking policy could mean ballots mailed on or near Election Day might not count. She offered voters suggestions on how to safely vote by mail:

• Do not wait until the final days – or Election Day – to mail your ballot.
• If possible, bring your ballot directly to a local post office as far in advance as possible and request a postmark to help ensure timely processing.
• Beginning March 2, when Early Voting begins, voters may drop their mail ballots at any of the 55 secure mail ballot drop box locations that will be available throughout suburban Cook County. The closest drop boxes to H-F are at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, and Markham Courthouse, 16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Markham.

Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here, ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183.

Highlights:

• Consider the sale of two village-owned properties for redevelopment, 2024 Chestnut Road, also known as the village hall parking lot, and 2066 Ridge Road, also known as the Matrix Building. 
• Consider awarding the bid for the initial phase of the village’s 10-year lead service line replacement project.
• Two police promotions.  Detective Sergeant Steven Brandenburger will be promoted to deputy chief. James Strayer will be promoted to sergeant to fill the vacancy left by Brandenburg.
• Consider transferring $3.3 million from reserve funds to the capital projects fund.
• Consider a resolution supporting application for Cook County grants to improve Halsted Street sidewalks and crosswalks. 
• Consider two special use permits, one for the owner of Hotworx, who plans to develop a sauna business at 2000 183rd St. and one for the owner of Purposeful Flow Wellness, who plans to develop a fitness business at 2139 183rd St.

Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available here.

Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading Room for ages newborn to 6 years old with stories, songs, bubbles and more. Register here.

Make It Take It Tuesday. Come to The FORT at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn a new craft you can make out of everyday supplies. Make the craft at the library, or take it home as a grab and go kit. Registration is not required. Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Homewood Stories. “A Wee Bit of Story Gold” at Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 cash at the door. No credit cards.

Lassen’s Tuesday Trivia. Test your knowledge from 8 to 11 p.m. at 2131 W. 183rd St. Doors open at 7 p.m.