On Thursday afternoon, a group of Homewood residents won its motion to intervene as defendants in a case against the village by a land developer seeking to disconnect its property at the former site of Calumet Country Club. After listening to arguments from attorneys for both sides, Cook County Circuit[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
4/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
VEHICLE STICKERS – Village of Homewood has mailed notices for vehicle sticker renewals. New stickers must be on vehicle windshields by May 31. Flossmoor’s vehicle sticker display deadline is April 15. H-F SUMMER SPORTS – Tryouts for H-F High School summer athletics are Monday. Students at all grade levels can[Read More…]
3/31/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SHOP AND WIN – The Grow Flossmoor contest begins April 1. Shop at Flossmoor businesses and collect your receipts. At the end of the month, submit your total for a chance to win one of three prizes. EGG DROP CHALLENGE – Kids in kindergarten to second grade can participate in[Read More…]
3/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CALUMET CC HEARING – On Thursday, a Cook County judge considers a motion by Homewood residents to become defendants in the case against the Village of Homewood by the company looking to redevelop the Calumet Country Club site. Watch the hearing on Zoom, ID: 97725700908, PW: 821555. EARLY VOTING SITES[Read More…]
3/25/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CUSTODIAN CARE – To show appreciation for custodians in school districts 153, 161 and 233, the nonprofit organization You Matter 2 is collecting donations to create 66 care packages. See their Facebook page for details. THE BRUSH BUNCH – Homewood Disposal will begin collecting yard waste on April 1. Yard[Read More…]
New album expands Homewood resident’s musical repertoire
3/24/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
D233 CANDIDATE FORUM – Listen to live interviews with the seven candidates running for District 233 school board during a radio special on WHFH 88.5FM, the student-run radio station at H-F High School. Available to stream at VikingTelevision.com. 7 p.m. today, replayed 7 p.m. April 5 MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM –[Read More…]
3/19/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
COMMUNITY CLEANUP – Join Flossmoor Public Works Department at 9 a.m. Saturday for a community cleanup, to pick up litter along Crawford Avenue/Pulaski Road. Sign up at http://bit.ly/flossmoorcleanup COAL COOKING – Learn the basics, tips and tricks to become a seasoned campfire chef with Cooking On Coals, 4 p.m. Sunday[Read More…]
3/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
STUFFY SLEEPOVER – There’s still time to sign up for the Stuffed Animal Campout. Drop off your favorite stuffed animal at Irons Oaks by 2 p.m. Friday and then watch social media to see it hiking, cooking over the fire, and sleeping in a tent. Pick it up the next[Read More…]
3/17/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCIAL SECURITY 101 – Learn about your benefits with this overview of Social Security including eligibility, resources, spousal benefits and scams. Register with Homewood Library. 4 p.m. Thursday on Zoom FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT – With this twist on a traditional hunt, enjoy making a craft and then search for treat-filled[Read More…]