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8.24.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

HEAT WARNING — The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning until 8 p.m. today. The temperature is expected to reach 99 degrees or higher with a heat index of about 113 degrees. Officials urge people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun,[Read More…]

8.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

HEAT WARNING— The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for today. The temperature is expected to reach 95 degrees or higher with a heat index of at least 110 degrees. KARAOKE KAZOO JAM— Melody Mart, 18062 Dixie Highway, is hosting a kazoo jam from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight. Learn your favorite[Read More…]

Homewood Beautification Awards go to outstanding home, business properties

Homewood’s best presentations in gardening and curb appeal in residential and business properties were honored with Beautification Awards at a recognition ceremony Aug. 17. The Homewood Beautification Committee surveyed Homewood neighborhoods this summer to select places to receive the Blue Ribbon Awards and special recognition Beautification Awards. Blue Ribbon Beautification[Read More…]

8.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

HELP SAVE PETS —  A surge of new arrivals at its shelter facility along with a mid-week heat wave putting stress on air conditioning systems has prompted South Suburban Humane Society officials to issue a plea for people to foster animals. Both its locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]

SSHS issues urgent call for pet fosters

A surge of new arrivals at its shelter facility along with a mid-week heat wave putting stress on air conditioning systems has prompted South Suburban Humane Society officials to issue a plea for people to foster animals. “Today at our Matteson shelter, we have taken in 14 dogs since 9 a.m. filling[Read More…]

H-F Park District posts new Facebook page

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announced Monday, Aug. 21, that it has a new Facebook page for residents to follow in order to find the latest information about programs and events. “Earlier this month, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District fell victim to hackers who disabled access to a handful of our Facebook[Read More…]

8.17.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

MARIAN QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING — The next drawing in the Marian Catholic High School Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rudy’s at Balagio, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Tickets for the drawing are $5 and can be purchased at the bar or at the[Read More…]

8.16.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD MEETING — The board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. FITNESS IN THE PARK — Meet tonight from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Homewood Estates Park, 18200 California Ave., for a free fitness class, Zumba with Edy. Arrive[Read More…]

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra season tickets on sale

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season, with its opening night concert, “Music of the Americas,” set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The first performance of the seven-concert season will feature violinist Stella Chen, who will lead on two concertos, including the world premiere of former IPO[Read More…]

8.15.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Discovery Preschool will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Parents or guardians can meet teachers, tour the classrooms and ask questions. For more information, call 708-957-7275 or email [email protected]. DISTRICT 233 BOARD MEETING — The board[Read More…]

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