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WALKING GROUP — The walking group continues from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday at Millennium Park, 18600 Harwood Ave. because, as the H-F Park District says, “Walking alone can be boring, so come out and meet new people.” The walk will be about one mile each Friday morning during May. For anyone[Read More…]
The pipeline from Homewood-Flossmoor High School to the NFL will continue after Ryan Flournoy was picked by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the draft last week. In a post-draft press conference, Cowboys Vice President of Player Personnel Will McClay said he believes Flournoy has potential. McClay described[Read More…]
Franciscan Health has received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities, which will be allocated through Franciscan’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). SIPP funding applications will be accepted until May 31. Partner agencies will be announced in mid-July. Organizations may apply for[Read More…]
FLOSSMOOR COMMUTER LOT WORK— Today, the Flossmoor Public Works Department will be closing the north municipal parking lot near the Metra station for asphalt patching and seal coat maintenance. HIDDEN GEM REGISTRATION — Early bird rates for the Sept. 7 race in Flossmoor will be in effect until May 15. Contact Tom Dobrez[Read More…]
Homewood trustees saw much to like in the new Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Plan, and said so as they approved it on Tuesday, April 23, following a presentation of the plan by representatives of Muse Community + Design. The project, funded by the Regional Transportation Authority, was led by Muse staffers[Read More…]
FLOSSMOOR COMMUTER LOT WORK — Today and tomorrow, the Flossmoor Public Works Department will be closing the north municipal parking lot near the Metra station for asphalt patching and seal coat maintenance. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH — Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., will host a Mother’s Day lunch from noon to 2 p.m. with[Read More…]
The Village of Homewood has hired Terence Acquah as the new assistant village manager. He started work on Monday, April 29. “Homewood brings back the best memories from my childhood. I grew up playing baseball here and loving the community,” Acquah said. “I am excited to collaborate with staff and[Read More…]
HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The board will consider a redevelopment agreement with DP Homewood LLC/Bana Three Corporation for property at 3043-3055 183rd Street, site of the former Brunswick/Big Lots businesses. The[Read More…]
Prairie State College announced part-time students who earned status on the part-time honors list for the fall semester. Part-time students who have completed a minimum of 12 college credit hours at PSC, achieved three or more college credit hours with a term GPA of 3.75 or higher in the Fall[Read More…]
BEL CANTO CHOIR SPRING CONCERT — The community choir spring concert will feature four ensembles of the Bel Canto Choir program. The concert at 3 p.m. today at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, sponsored by Orthodontic Associates of Flossmoor and New Lenox, will include folk songs, childhood favorites,[Read More…]
