Saturday, Dec. 2, was a day of gingerbread magic in Flossmoor, starting with the Gingerbread House Extravaganza at Flossmoor Public Library. Youth Services Manager and gingerbread house construction chief Jenny Lucas said the current version of the event has been going for about seven years. She builds the houses in[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
12.27.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
GRANDPARENTS DAY — The Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host a special event for grandparents and other caring adults from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register here. There will be access to all exhibits. There is no fee for this event, but donations to the HSC end of year giving campaign will[Read More…]
Flossmoor parade lights up village neighborhoods
Flossmoor’s annual Holiday Lights Parade of decorated police, fire and public works vehicles began its trek through the village’s neighborhoods at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21.
Winfrey sisters mark two decades of holiday charity work
When Mara and Kayla Winfrey started their annual holiday hot chocolate stand to raise money for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program, they did not plan to continue the tradition for 20 years. Of course, they were 2 and 4 years old at the time. Their father, Dave Winfrey,[Read More…]
12.26.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
KINARA LIGHTING — To celebrate Kwanzaa, Flossmoor will host a kinara lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. tonight through Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. each night in Flossmoor Park. TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 24: Choosing trustees, Kwanzaa, reading challenge, Grandparents Day at HSC, 40+ Double Dutch Club film
THE WEEK > Meetings We looked. We couldn’t find any. Stuff to do Tuesday, Dec. 26 Kinara lighting. To celebrate Kwanzaa, Flossmoor will host a kinara lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. tonight through Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. each night in Flossmoor Park. Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge. Homewood Public Library, 17917[Read More…]
Homewood trustee lights menorah on night 7 of Hanukkah
Homewood Trustee Jay Heiferman had the honor of lighting the menorah on the seventh night of Hanukkah on Dec. 13 in Flossmoor Park. He made a brief comment before saying the Hanukkah blessing. “As we enjoy the glow of the candles, may we each be reminded of our own ability[Read More…]
District 233 commends Coach Smith for 500 wins
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School school board celebrated a significant milestone by girls varsity basketball coach Tony Smith at the Dec. 19 board meeting. The school board honored Smith for achieving his 500th career win as a basketball coach. The big win came at home against Sandberg on Dec. 12. Smith,[Read More…]
12.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of Christmas, so Monday pickups will occur on Tuesday, Tuesday pickups on Wednesday, Wednesday pickups on Thursday, Thursday pickups on Friday and Friday pickups on Saturday. METRA SCHEDULE — Metra[Read More…]
Homewood trustee position changes hands as Opyd appointed to replace Purcell
A seat on the Homewood Village Board held for more than 12 years by Trustee Lisa Purcell changed hands Dec. 19 when trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Allisa Opyd to fill the open board position. On Dec. 12, Purcell attended her last board meeting. She announced she was stepping[Read More…]
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