This year, the Fourth of July celebration marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. There is much to celebrate, but for me, it’s time to reconsider what to celebrate. Tradition calls for celebrating independence and freedom from tyranny. For those who follow the news, or who study U.S. history,[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Retirees 2026: Scott McAlister — caring and supportive superintendent
As Scott McAlister ends his 34-year career in education in June, there is much applause for him and his leadership the past 13 years with Homewood School District 153. Words such as caring, empathetic, amazing, supportive are used by those who have interacted with him in his role first as[Read More…]
Viaduct closure pushed back to June 11
Homewood announced Friday, June 5, that the closure of Dixie Highway viaduct, originally scheduled for June 8, has been pushed back to Thursday, June 11, as the contractor’s crews continue to work on utility location in the area. On June 2 village officials released a detour map that shows two[Read More…]
Idlewild golf outing honors Memorial Day, raises money to help homeless veterans
In a steady light rain Sunday morning, May 24, Idlewild Country Club members held the club’s annual Memorial Day flag raising ceremony followed by rounds of golf to raise money for Tunnels to Towers, a non-profit organization that provides housing to homeless veterans. The weather delayed the golf game by[Read More…]
Wind Creek introduces new GM, achieves LEED status
Wind Creek Casino has a new leader. General Manager and Executive Vice President Jahnae Erpenbach started work April 1 following the retirement of the casino’s first GM, Roger Kuehn. The post is her first with Wind Creek, but she has spent her career in the gaming and hospitality industry, including[Read More…]
Homewood honors veterans with new banners downtown
Homewood held a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in the 18100 block of Harwood Avenue on May 11 to mark the display of 27 new banners honoring local people for their military service. John Beele, a Marine veteran and commander of the Wally Burns VFW Post, served as announcer.[Read More…]
Local singers, artists raise money for immigrant rights
Spotlight Performance Academy and Homewood Creative Alliance gathered together their singers and artists on April 11 to raise their voices and $7,760 to protect immigrant rights. R.J. VanSwol, a member of Spotlight’s Bel Canto Choir, explained that the idea for the concert came to him while listening to Joan Baez[Read More…]
Mobility Matters: Villages work to improve pedestrian safety; legislation pending on speeders, e-bikes
Everybody who walks has probably had the experience of standing on the corner waiting for an opening in traffic to safely cross — and nobody stops. In many cases, drivers probably just don’t notice pedestrians (in some cases, they might not care) because they are focused on getting where they[Read More…]
Commentary: Two books show the power of neighborliness
Social media, once touted as the magically amazing way to connect everyone to everyone and usher in an age of blissful community, has turned out to be somewhat shy of the mark. For those who are frustrated with doomscrolling, partisan bots, scams and cyberbullies, a new book coming out this[Read More…]
Comeback: Young stroke survivor throws out first pitch to start Flossmoor baseball season
Myles Toney walked to the mound and threw a strike as the ceremonial first pitch for the opening day of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball on Saturday, April 18. Not bad for a youngster who had to sit out the season last year, and even more impressive considering the reason he had[Read More…]
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