Kermit the Frog famously crooned that “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” He was talking about the trials of being a frog in the world of Muppets, but consumers trying to live a green lifestyle might sympathize with the sentiment. Sarah Tozer’s new shop at 1948 Ridge Road in Homewood is[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
06/14/2022 | What You Need To Know Today
(HIGHER) heat warning The forecast is getting a bit worse, we’re sorry to report. The high temperature today is expected to be 97. Same for Wednesday. On Thursday it will only be 91. Only. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for today and tomorrow. Heat indexes could reach[Read More…]
South Suburban Humane Society introduces community to game-changing new facility
The South Suburban Humane Society’s move from a cramped building next to railroad tracks in Chicago Heights to a spacious new facility next to prairie land in Matteson is a game changer, according to SSHS board member Heather McNitt. She was giving tours of the new shelter on Saturday, June[Read More…]
‘Smiles’ posters losing their grip on local walls
The big smiles on three local buildings are starting to experience some attrition. The “Smiles Are Contagious” project posters that appeared June 1 on two Homewood buildings and on Flossmoor village hall were never intended to be permanent, and in the past week or so they have started detaching from[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider next step in village hall parking lot redevelopment
At the Homewood village board meeting Tuesday, June 14, trustees will learn whether any alternative proposals for redeveloping the commuter parking lot at village hall have been received. On May 14, trustees directed staff to advertise for alternative proposals after receiving interest in the site from HCF Homewood, the firm[Read More…]
6/13/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
Heat warning Cool weather comes to an abrupt end today, with a high of 88, but things get serious Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a heat warning for both days. The high is expected to be 97 and 95 respectively. On Thursday the temperature[Read More…]
Ceremonial breaking of the dog biscuit marks official opening of new South Suburban Humane Society facility
Among the many thank-yous delivered at the official opening of the new South Suburban Humane Society facility in Matteson on Thursday, one special shout-out went to the baker for the event, Park Pastries of Homewood. “Today we’ll break a giant dog treat to celebrate the completion of this beautiful space,” Cook County[Read More…]
‘The whole scene was just beautiful’: Zip Code Party brings thousands together to celebrate Flossmoor community
Flossmoor Park was filled Saturday, June 4, with the sights and sounds of a community coming together in celebration: music, conversations, food, games, bikes and strollers everywhere, dancing and a whole lot of whiffle ball. The excuse to party was the rare convergence of the date, 6/4/22, with the village’s[Read More…]
Conservation interns learn ‘STEMpathy’ and the network of oak woodland species
Visitors to the Homewood Farmers Market on Saturday, June 4, had the chance to learn about the interconnected system of species that make up oak woodlands from the Homewood Science Center’s spring conservation interns. Lezlie Higgins of Homewood paused from her work putting the finishing touches on a poster to explain[Read More…]
Flossmoor anthem to be introduced during Zip Code Party on Saturday
Flossmoor now has its own anthem. “Flossmoor, Once More” was written by Flossmoor’s Future President Tom Dobrez. The song will be played publicly for the first time at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, during the Zip Code Party in Flossmoor Park. Dobrez said he hopes to have QR codes posted throughout[Read More…]