Jerry Skafgaard, the long-time store manager of Walt’s Food Center in Homewood, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 31. He was 60 years old. Skafgaard had worked for the Walt’s organization for 44 years. Shoppers knew him as “Jerry from Walt’s” and recognized him for his caring manner. Outside of work,[Read More…]
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11.2.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Pumpkin Smash. H-F Park District will host its annual pumpkin smash composting event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course. “Don’t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be[Read More…]
Obituary: Janice R. Andersen
Janice R. Andersen, 88, of St. Joseph, passed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starksmenchinger.com. Janice was born February 6, 1936, in Tyler, TX, to Hubert & Lola[Read More…]
10.31.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Trick or Treat hosted by the Village of Homewood. Four village locations will be handing out full-sized candy bars to trick or treaters from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, the police and fire departments at 17950 Dixie Highway and the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
10.30.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Haunted Homewood Winners. Homewood officials announced the winner’s Tuesday of the Halloween home decorating contest, which had 27 entries, double the number from last year. South of Chi Halloween Party. Thornton Distilling, 400 Margaret St. in Thornton, will host the improv group’s Halloween party starting at 7 p.m. “Come enjoy some drinks,[Read More…]
10.29.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting Begins. Voting in person on touch-screen voting machines in the Nov. 5 election opened Oct. 21 and continues through Nov. 4. Locations and hours for suburban early voting are available here. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, 9[Read More…]
10.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Creepy Fun for Kids. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a Halloween activity for kids age 3 to 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Do you like shivering and giggling? This[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 27: Spooky activities, Pumpkin Smash, Cranksgiving, curling lessons
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Fire Pension Board will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. No agenda available on the village website.[Read More…]
10.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Sunday, Oct. 27 Terrifying Toxic Tour. South Suburbs for Greenspace and scientist David Zaber will lead “toxic tours” through Izaak Walton. Guides will take groups of 12 through the woods and prairie until they arrive at polluted ponds. There will be information about the science issues, civic issues, and impact on[Read More…]
10.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Saturday, Oct. 26 Bark or Treat Pet Parade and Costume Contest. The third annual Halloween event for dogs and their people will kick off at 3 p.m. on the Flossmoor Public Library lawn with check-in and games. The pet parade will begin at 4 p.m. and end at Flossmoor Station’s caboose.[Read More…]
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