HFHS STUDENTS RETURN – The Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Directors conducts a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the district’s return to school plan. The administration has indicated students could return on a hybrid plan starting Feb. 16. MOVE INTO PHASE 4 – The villages of Homewood[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
2/2/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
START KIDS OFF RIGHT Through the SPEED Family Enrichment Program, parents of young children can sign up for home visits to receive: developmental screenings parental support parent-child learning experiences community service referrals Funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, the program serves children from birth to age 3. Enrollment[Read More…]
Homewood looks for ways to slow down drivers
In July, when a student-athlete died in a car crash on 183rd Street in Homewood, residents collectively mourned. Dominique Wood, 19, was killed when 21-year-old Lindsey Anderson, traveling west on 183rd Street, allegedly crashed his Porsche into Wood’s Buick, at the time headed northbound on Center Avenue. The Suburban Major[Read More…]
Jan. 29, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PET ADOPTION EVENT – South Suburban Humane Society hosts a Pet Adoption event at Flossmoor Station Restaurant. To maintain social distancing, only 20 spots are available, with one family will be allowed in at a time. The waitlist opens at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.[Read More…]
Jan. 28, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]
Jan. 27, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCCER TENNIS – Learn about soccer tennis with a free event at H-F Racquet and Fitness Club. The game combines aspects of tennis and volleyball while using a soccer ball, played in singles or doubles. All abilities welcome, bring athletic shoes. Registration required. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK[Read More…]
Jan. 26, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COUNTRY CLUB DECISION – At tonight’s village board meeting, Homewood officials will discuss a proposed settlement in the lawsuit over the future of the former Calumet Country Club property. Residents can watch the meeting on Zoom. See the village website for details. 7 p.m. FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGNUPS – Registration[Read More…]
Jan. 22, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
OPEN SEASON – Registration for Homewood Baseball and Softball is now open. for kids in town to play in 10+ divisions of in-house baseball, softball or T-ball. The season starts April 17 and participants must complete a COVID-19 waiver to register. CARDINAL VS PUFFIN – Pick up a PopUp SCIENCE[Read More…]
Jan. 20, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SUPERINTENDENT – H-F High School District 233 parents, guardians and community members may join one of two virtual meetings with representatives from BWP & Associates, the search firm helping to develop the candidate profile to use in hiring a new superintendent. Sessions are at 5:30 and 7[Read More…]
Jan. 19, 2021: What You Need to Know Today
LAST DITCH EFFORT – This is the last day to recycle your holiday tree and string lights with H-F Park District. Trees can be dropped at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, in the Vollmer Road parking lot. Lights can be deposited in bins outside the Irons Oaks building on Western[Read More…]
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