CAREFUL OUT THERE – Hot and sunny weather continues today, with the heat index predicted to reach up to 95 degrees. HEAR ABOUT THE HALF – Learn more and ask questions about the Hidden Gem Half Marathon at a community meeting hosted by the event planning committee. The half marathon[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
7/28/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
JOB IN EDUCATION – Homewood School District 153 is hiring for a parent education coordinator for Willow School. The person in the position will work with teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate and advocate for family involvement to facilitate children’s learning. See the Careers page at the HSD153 website for[Read More…]
Crash victim identified as Country Club Hills man
This story was updated at 9:43 p.m. July 27 with additional details. The 24-year-old man who died in an early morning weekend crash has been identified as Leland D. Jones Jr. of County Club Hills, according to a spokeswoman from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Around 5 a.m. on[Read More…]
7/27/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GET THE ROYAL TOUR – Enjoy views of Peterhoff Palace, the summer residence of the Russian royal family, with tour guide and art historian Olga Cardamone. Together the palace-ensemble and the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Email [email protected] (subject: Peterhof) to receive program access info. 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Driver killed in early morning single-vehicle crash
A 24-year-old man was killed in the early morning hours on Saturday when the vehicle he was driving likely struck a tree in Homewood, police said. According to a press release, just after 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, crews from Homewood Police Department and Homewood Fire Department responded to[Read More…]
7/23/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MEET FLOSSMOOR POLICE – Connect over coffee and casual conversations about community issues that matter most to you when Flossmoor Police officers host a chat session, at the outdoor seating area on Sterling Avenue in Downtown Flossmoor. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday SD 153 PARENTS – Homewood School District 153 invites[Read More…]
7/22/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
ZONING WORKSHOP – Residents can offer comment at a meeting of the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission that will discuss potential updates to several longtime zoning codes. You may also submit written comments via email to [email protected] or by placing them in the drop box outside Village Hall. See a[Read More…]
7/21/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
A FEEL GOOD TIME – In the next installment of the Starry Nights Concert Series, head to Irwin Park tomorrow for FeelGood Party Band. The group’s website promises “party jamz from ’60s to current.” 7:30 p.m. Thursday MEDS AND SHREDS – Bring unwanted sensitive documents and prescription drugs to a[Read More…]
7/20/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BE A PARK EXPLORER – H-F Park District challenges you to visit as many of its 30 parks as you can by Sept. 6, and rate them by completing the online Park Explorers rating guide. Get points for answering questions; the top five explorers get a HFPD Parks Explorers shirt. [Read More…]
Retiring from Homewood Farmers Market, Kate Duff reflects on its rebuild