LET’S PLANT A RAIN GARDEN – Collect and filter rainwater with native plants by planting a rain garden. Learn how at the next Green Thumb Saturdays. 9:30 a.m. at Homewood Village Hall LET’S BUILD A FORT – Have you ever wanted to build a big fort with cushions and blankets[Read More…]
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7.7.22 | What You Need to Know Today
TRAILHOUNDS ON THE MOVE – Join Trailhounds Dog Walk at 7 p.m. at Woodborough Park in Homewood. Friendly canines of all kinds and their owners 12 and older are welcome for this free on-leash walk. Socialize and be active while receiving tips about exercising with your pet. Bring water! JULY[Read More…]
7.6.22 | What You Need to Know Today
WELCOME TO SEARS HOME – Learn about Sears homes in the Chicagoland area with a program at 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration is required for this Homewood Library program intended for adults. NATIONAL EMBLEM CONCERT – Celebrate a wide range of American music with a concert from the HF Community Band[Read More…]
7.2.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ROCKIN’ AT THE MARKET – Homewood musician and singer-songwriter Dolph Chaney performs at Homewood Farmers Market from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. NEW FAMILY BUSINESS – The new business Roots + Fire Water hosts its Grand Opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The mother-daughter business at 1941 Ridge[Read More…]
6.30.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LISTEN ABOUT US – WGN Radio 720 features a day of special features about Homewood, including Homewood Bat Company, Homewood Disposal Service, Homewood Science Center and Ravisloe Country Club. Also find videos online by searching “WGN Your Hometown.” RACE TO VICTORY – Create and race your own aerodynamic car, and[Read More…]
6.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
TAKE TIME TO VOTE! – Today is Election Day, with primary contests at stake in Illinois and Cook County that include selections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, sheriff, secretary of state, comptroller, treasurer, county board president and more. Find your polling place and a sample ballot for your choice of[Read More…]
6.24.22 | What You Need to Know Today
STRETCH IT OUT – Roll out your mat in Martin Square during Free Yoga for Kids offered by Serendipity Yoga and Wellness. 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Homewood JUNETEENTH AT JEWEL – Homewood Jewel-Osco store on Halsted Street hosts Food and Fellowship, a Juneteenth celebration. Enjoy giveaways, raffles and tastings from local[Read More…]
6.23.22 | What You Need to Know Today
ART IN THE PARK – Create your own Art in the Park on Saturday as you follow a step-by-step painting class offered by H-F Park District. Breakfast refreshments will be served while you paint, with all materials included. This event is for those 18 and older and costs $30. 10[Read More…]
6/10/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MUSHROOMS RULE! Homewood Tree Committee member Karl Persons teaches about the benefits of fungi during this week’s installment of Green Thumb Saturdays. Fantastic Fungi is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Homewood Village Hall. LET’S DANCE! Have fun at Dancing Away Domestic Violence, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Anew: Building[Read More…]
Property tax revenue boosts SD161’s prospects for balanced budget
Fran LaBella, associate superintendent of business operations at Flossmoor School District 161, offered a favorable preview of next year’s proposed budget during the board meeting on May 31. The district’s tentative budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year is $33.9 million. During a detailed presentation, LaBella said the budget is expected[Read More…]
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