Dr. Elmer Lee Washington, Sr. passed away in Hazel Crest, Illinois on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. He was born October 18th, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Daisy Belle White and Butler Washington. He grew up in Austin, Texas where he excelled academically. He attended Texas Southern University and earned bachelor’s[Read More…]
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Obituary: George M. Woolsey
George M. Woolsey passed away on Oct. 13, 2024 at the age of 84. He served as Catalog Assistant at A.C. Buehler Library of Elmhurst University for 30 years, and previously as Catalog Librarian at Harvey Public Library for 13 years. He was born in Albany, New York and received undergraduate degrees[Read More…]
Flossmoor police advise residents to protect property
Flossmoor police issued an alert Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, urging residents to take precautions to help prevent theft of and from vehicles. “Over the past 24 hours, the village has had over a dozen reported burglaries from motor vehicles and multiple stolen vehicles,” police said. “Additional incidents have been reported[Read More…]
11.12.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights:
The Weeks | Nov. 10: Tax levies, 2 proposed restaurants, poker, Cat Habitat, pond tour
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Highlights: The board will discuss the 2024 property tax levy and[Read More…]
11.10.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
HBA Fashion Show. The Homewood Business Association will sponsor a fashion show in the lobby of La Banque Hotel, 2034 Ridge Road, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here. Continental breakfast and two drinks included. “Donate a gently worn coat benefitting Open Access and be entered[Read More…]
11.9.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Saturday, Nov. 9 Foundation 153 Winter Market. Foundation 153, which supports District 153 teachers and students, will hold a market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18205 Aberdeen St. in Homewood. Entry for shoppers is free. Crafters, makers, businesses and other vendors will be there. Izaak Walton Annual Turkey Raffle,[Read More…]
11.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Board of Education will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. The board will consider “possible action to approve new superintendent employment agreement.” HPL 100th Anniversary Celebration. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a second centennial[Read More…]
11.5.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find out what’s on their ballots and where they should go to vote by visiting the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Ballots will include races for U.S. president, U.S. representatives, state representatives, state’s attorney, clerk of the circuit[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 3: Election Day, Bark or Treat, Walt’s manager, basin cameras, fashion shows
THE WEEK > Your government Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can find out what’s on their ballots and where they should go to vote by visiting the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Ballots will include races for U.S. president, U.S. representatives, state representatives, state’s[Read More…]