Interest in joining the next generation of leaders for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon appeared to be strong to the race’s founders at an informational meeting Sunday, Feb. 18. Brent Bachus and Tom Dobrez said they had hoped at least five people would show up and show interest. The turnout[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Open house at GoodSpeed Cycle gathers input from cyclists, pedestrians
Cyclists and pedestrians shared information recently about various “sticking points” as they travel around downtown Homewood. At a meeting at GoodSpeed Cycle in Homewood on Feb. 3, more than two dozen people gathered for the first hour of the two-hour open house hosted by Muse Community Design, the consulting firm[Read More…]
Defeated referendum back before voters again March 19
Thornton Township is again asking voters to approve a proposal to fund mental health services, even after it was defeated in 2023. Voters will find three questions on the March 19 primary election ballot: Homewood residents live in eight precincts in Thornton Township east of Western Avenue and north of[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve preliminary step in Rabid Brewing’s proposed move to west side location
After more than six years operating in an east side Homewood location tucked behind Home Depot, Rabid Brewing is exploring a move to the west side of town in a bigger, more visible site. At the Homewood board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 13, trustees approved a letter of intent with Rabid[Read More…]
Future uncertain for 183rd Street traffic calming project
Homewood officials were pleased when they received word in April 2023 that the village would receive an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant to help implement a traffic calming project on 183rd Street, but escalating costs since then might have put the project out of reach for now. The plan[Read More…]
Homewood welcomes Tom Johnson as new deputy police chief
Homewood Detective Sgt. Tom Johnson took the oath of office at the village board meeting Feb. 13 in his new position as deputy police chief. Johnson’s promotion was effective Jan. 28. He replaces Deputy Chief Robert Misner, who retired in November 2023. Police Chief Denise McGrath introduced Johnson to trustees[Read More…]
H-F High speech team brings home 3rd place trophy, 3 individual champs
Homewood-Flossmoor High school students were welcomed back to campus Sunday, Feb. 18, with a Flossmoor Fire Department escort after winning state honors at the IHSA speech competition in Peoria. Team members emerged from the bus to cheers from friends and family. There was much to cheer about. The team brought[Read More…]
The Weeks | Feb. 18: Flossmoor sculptures on the agenda, Soup for the Soul, cookies and beer, Brumley Drive, roller derby returns
THE WEEK > Meetings Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the South District Conference Room, 999 Kedzie Ave. Flossmoor School District 161 Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Normandy Villa, 41 E.[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees give preliminary nod to proposed liquor sales associated with cigar lounge
Flossmoor trustees expressed support at their Feb. 5 meeting for a liquor license request from 7th Floor Hospitality to develop liquor sales that will be part of a cigar lounge the company is developing.* Staff will now draft an ordinance to increase the number of class B liquor licenses by[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves installation of license plate reader cameras to aid police investigations
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees followed the recommendation from Police Chief Jerel Jones and voted to enter into a contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reader cameras at 11 locations in the village. Jones said the cameras are used to identify vehicles used in the commission of crimes[Read More…]