News that the state is expecting to ease pandemic restrictions soon had Homewood officials looking forward to the possibility of returning the farmers market to its pre-pandemic mode soon. Homewood Events Manager Allisa Opyd said the village would continue to follow all state and county safety guidelines, and the return[Read More…]
Author: HF Chronicle Staff
Happy retirement: Dale Mitchell’s ‘overnight appointment’ lasts 18 years for D153 superintendent
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 24, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should receive a direct deposit refund[Read More…]
Mayor Michelle Nelson takes historic oath of office alongside newly elected, returning trustees (free content)
The future We predict that … District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting for a board retreat at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, in Normandy Villa, 41 E Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. Check here for the agenda. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7[Read More…]
H-F art students’ works win more than $1.1 million in scholarships
The federal government on Tuesday unveiled a program to provide free COVID-19 tests to anyone who applies at covidtests.gov. The Cook County Department of Public Health posted answers to frequently asked questions about the program. Free COVID tests will be shipped to residents who apply, with no questions asked. “You[Read More…]
Gypsy and Company celebrates grand opening
Be prepared and don’t compare. Make use of your talents. These principles guide Jack and Kathleen Villari, founders and owners of American Dance Center (ADC) which celebrates its 50th year in December. The couple founded the school in 1971 in Kathleen’s family’s bowling alley in Richton Park, and they opened[Read More…]
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The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is expected to select a project manager early in the new year to oversee H-F Ice Arena improvements. Parks Executive Director Debbie Kopas told the commissioners at the park board’s Dec. 21 meeting, that two firms are being considered for the construction manager’s job. The firm[Read More…]
Community unites to oppose redevelopment project
From left, Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld, restauranteur Jim Burke, developer Bob Hansen and developer Tim Flanagan take the first shovels of dirt to mark the official start of construction of the Hartford Building. The groundbreaking ceremony took place Thursday, Dec. 16, at the building site on the corner of Ridge[Read More…]
Forging a stronger school district within the crucible of COVID
Looking to improve traffic flow during peak arrival and dismissal periods at Western Avenue Elementary School, Flossmoor School District 161 is considering a study that also includes parking supply. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella presented a plan to the board of education on Monday, Dec. 13, that would pay Eriksson Engineering[Read More…]
Working on bills to ease trailer fees, help bolster teaching ranks
LAST BOARD MEETING – Homewood village board meets at 7 p.m. tonight at village hall and online. It’s expected to be the final board meeting of the year. HOLIDAY LIGHTS RECYCLING – Drop off unwanted string lights and broken extension cords for recycling in a bin at H-F Racquet and[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: Mary Cantway shows the way
Flossmoor residents could see more than $5 million in street rehabilitation across the village in 2022, but trustees also are taking a broader look at how to approach road work. John Brunke, the village’s public works director, presented a plan to the board on Monday, Dec. 6, that would see[Read More…]
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