Flossmoor officials went on a roller coaster ride before arriving at employee health insurance rates this spring, but when the ride ended, the result was better than they hoped. At one point, it looked like premiums would jump to twice the increase the village budgeted for, but at the May[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
6.8.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
HABITAT TREES — Green Thumb Saturdays speaker from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, will be arborist Karl Persons, who will be discussing the importance of habitat trees for ecosystem and wildlife. FELINE FIESTA — The South Suburban Humane Society staff will introduce cats and talk about their behaviors and[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 2: Pride Fest, detention basin contract, Gottschalk House repairs, improv
THE WEEK > Rich Township Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, in the Leonard Robinson Administration Building 22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park. Find the agenda here. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. Highlight: The board will consider awarding[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor mayors relieved at outcome of state grocery tax repeal
The state budget approved May 29 by Illinois legislators included the repeal of the 1% tax on grocery purchases, something municipal leaders opposed because revenue from the tax passed through to local governments. The final version of the repeal included compromises that will soften the blow to municipal budgets Flossmoor[Read More…]
Half Week | May 30: Thornton Township budget hearing Friday, No Mow May no more, MMA for commuters?
Thornton Township reschedules meeting, budget hearings for Friday Josh Bootsma of the Lansing Journal reports that Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard postponed the Tuesday, May 28, budget hearings and board meeting 53 minutes after the scheduled start. The meeting will now take place at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, in township hall,[Read More…]
5.29.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD STICKER DEADLINE — Friday is the last day to purchase a village vehicle sticker without incurring a $25 additional fee. Click here for more information about how to pay. BIKE SAFETY — May is National Bike Safety Month and Homewood police posted a reminder that motorists should slow down when they see cyclists on the[Read More…]
Village seeks bids for former science center annex on Ridge downtown
An empty storefront in downtown Homewood could become a restaurant, but Homewood trustees urged residents with other ideas to step forward. The Homewood Board of Trustees approved an ordinance on May 14 directing staff to seek alternate bids for the village-owned property at 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly planned to be[Read More…]
IJP principal to depart after one school year
On May 2, Infant Jesus of Prague Principal Felicia Clotworthy penned a letter to the school community announcing her decision not to return for the following school year. Clotworthy, the school’s first Black principal, said in the letter that she would have fond memories of her time there. “I found[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 26: Memorial Day observances, Art & Garden Fair, Splash Pad opens, Lions Pool opens, Bike the Gem is back
THE WEEK > Your government Bloom Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted yet on the township website.Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 333 E[Read More…]
5.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — The first outdoor market of the summer season will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Martin Square between Ridge and Chestnut Roads. Fresh produce and handcrafted food and goods will be back. BARB AND DAN’S ROAD RIDE — Weekly bike ride start at 8 a.m.[Read More…]
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