The Alma Advisory Group invites residents to attend a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 20, to offer comments as the District 233 board begins the search for its next superintendent. Superintendent Scott Wakeley plans to retire from his position in June 2025. This session will be[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees applaud, approve new downtown plan
Homewood trustees saw much to like in the new Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Plan, and said so as they approved it on Tuesday, April 23, following a presentation of the plan by representatives of Muse Community + Design. The project, funded by the Regional Transportation Authority, was led by Muse staffers[Read More…]
Homewood trustees give green light to Brunswick Zone redevelopment agreement
The building at 3043-3055 W. 183rd St. will get its third lease on life after Homewood trustees approved a redevelopment agreement and Class 8 tax incentive recommendation at a special board meeting Tuesday, April 30. The east half of the building has been vacant since Brunswick Zone bowling lanes left[Read More…]
Colton resigns from Homewood board
Homewood Trustee Anne Colton announced Monday, April 29, that she is resigning from the board effective immediately. In a statement, Colton cited frustration with her role on the board as a factor. “I’ve encountered challenges that have prompted me to reassess my current role. My continuous effort with little impact[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 28: Brunswick Zone redevelopment, Heather Hills tennis court input, Bel Canto Community Choir, Park Pride, Free Comic Book Day
THE WEEK > Your government Homewood Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. ►► Highlights: The board will consider a redevelopment agreement with DP Homewood LLC/Bana Three Corporation for property at 3043-3055 183rd Street, site of the[Read More…]
New Flossmoor residents trade city life for suburbs
Newcomers to Flossmoor who told their stories at the village’s annual reception for new residents April 13 at Flossmoor Public Library had one thing in common: Most traded urban living for Flossmoor’s suburban charm. Chandra Harris-McCray, vice chancellor for strategic marketing and communication for the University of Illinois-Chicago, moved from[Read More…]
Village budgets could be hurt by grocery tax drop
The Homewood and Flossmoor village boards recently passed balanced 2024-26 budgets, but elimination of the grocery tax would send administrators back to the drawing board. Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed eliminating the 1% tax on grocery sales as part of his proposed state budget. The measure is now before the Illinois[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 21: Downtown Homewood master plan, reptiles & bugs at Flossmoor library, last debate, improv, poker night, choir concert, Nellie McKay
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Highlights: The board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024-25 budget. Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7[Read More…]
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission recommends new downtown master plan, comments on parking, traffic issues
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend the new Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan to the Board of Trustees following a presentation and public hearing on the plan Thursday, April 11. Kelsey Zlevor, senior associate, and Fiona Kennedy, associate, from Muse Community + Design, provided an overview of the[Read More…]
Thornton Township residents approve financial reports, ask for better access to information
Electors at the Thornton Township annual meeting Tuesday, April 9, approved the financial reports for the 2024 fiscal year and set the date for the next annual meeting. A number of electors also urged the township administration to make the financial reports more accessible in the future. The area of[Read More…]
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