WASHOUT WEEKEND – The forecast for the next few days calls for severe thunderstorms, including heavy rain. A chance for storms continues into next week. MARKET RAINOUT – Due to the predicted rainy weather, the Village of Homewood canceled tomorrow’s Farmers Market. PEE-WEE POSTPONED – In another weather misadventure, GoodSpeed[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
6/24/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FUN FOR ACTIVE ADULTS – on the first Wednesday of each month during the summer, the H-F Park District hosts Active Adults and Seniors for an afternoon of delicious food, fellowship, and bingo at Lunch & Fun. Register for the next get-together on July 7. FLOSSMOOR FEST RETURNS – The Village[Read More…]
6/23/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PARK DISTRICT JOBS – H-F Park District is hiring for a number of positions, including a full-time bookkeeper, and jobs at Coyote Run Golf Course, Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, H-F Ice Arena, H-F Racquet Club, Lions Club Pool and Wiley’s Grill. SCIENCE OF BREWING – Get tickets for Homewood[Read More…]
6/22/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR LAWN TREATMENT – A contractor will apply a combination of fertilizer and herbicide to village properties today and Wednesday. Village officials advise pedestrians to stay off the grass until the treatment is dry; look for notification flags. Contact Flossmoor Public Works with any questions at (708) 957-4100. YOGA FOR LIGHTHOUSE –[Read More…]
6/17/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
H-F JUNETEENTH FEST – You Matter 2 hosts a Juneteenth celebration at H-F High School from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. It features dance and musical performances, a fashion show, food trucks and more. Bring school supplies to donate for the organization’s upcoming Back to School Bash. PADS COLLECTION –[Read More…]
6/17/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
OUTDOOR GAMES – The Children’s Ministry at Flossmoor Community Church hosts HooRAY it’s Thursday at 6 to 7:15 p.m. All kids up to fifth grade are welcome on the lawn at FCC for games and relays. Kids younger than 5 need a caregiver present; others can be dropped off. PET[Read More…]
6/16/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAKE WITH A COP – Stop into Portillo’s from noon to 2 p.m. and you can enjoy a slice of complimentary cake from Homewood Police Department. During Cake With a Cop, officers and other staff members will be available to answer questions and chat. READ ABOUT PRIDE – During LGBTQ+[Read More…]
6/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS – Today’s the final day of a silent auction benefitting the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Items include entertainment and dining experiences, gift certificates and original artwork. Proceeds go to a fund supporting scholarships, student workers, international touring, social awareness programming, summer theater camp,[Read More…]
Intersection vehicle crash pushes into restaurant parking lot
Six vehicles — three of them in a parking lot — were involved in a crash at the intersection of 175th Street and Dixie Highway on June 11, sending one person to the hospital. According to Homewood police, around 6:30 p.m. a vehicle traveling westbound on 175th Street proceeded to[Read More…]
Scholarship created to benefit LGBTQ students, allies from H-F
With longevity in mind, the founders of nonprofit organization Lighthouse LGBTQ have developed a scholarship fund that will help local graduates headed for higher education. The Lighthouse LGBTQ Scholarship is a $1,000 award that will be presented to a student graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School who identifies as lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
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