The Cook County Assessor’s Office announced Thursday, Nov. 10, that it approved property-tax-saving exemptions for more than 10,000 veteran families this year. The office administers both the Veterans with Disabilities and the Returning Veterans Exemptions, which can reduce the property tax bills of veterans. The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption is for[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Veterans Memorial partners with local schools to honor area veterans
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) is joining students from Parker Junior High and Infant Jesus of Prague Schools to recognize area veterans during November 2022. On Friday, Nov. 11, Parker students will invite their veterans in their families to a breakfast and morning program. Students will have the opportunity[Read More…]
District 153 urges parents to set Timely and Meaningful Consultations meetings
Homewood District 153 school district is urging families with home-schooled students or students that attend private school within the district’s boundaries to schedule an appointment for their Timely and Meaningful Consultations (TMC). Staff will be available to discuss services with parents in District 153 with a home-schooled student who has[Read More…]
Homewood to replace emergency sirens
The village of Homewood will replace existing emergency warning sirens and install three new warning system sirens in the upcoming weeks. Due to difficulty obtaining repair parts for the 25-year-old sirens, village officials found it necessary to replace the equipment entirely. The current sirens have outdated technology and have to[Read More…]
Hike the Freedom Trail on Nov. 19
Reservations are being accepted for the “Hike the Freedom Trail” tour from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Guests learn about the role abolitionists who lived along the Little Calumet River played in helping former slaves get to freedom in Canada. Volunteers with the Little Calumet River Underground[Read More…]
Cook County Forest Preserves opens 2023 permit reservations on Nov. 15
Cook County residents and visitors can reserve a spot for 2023 celebrations in the Forest Preserves of Cook County starting Nov. 15. All 2023 dates to spend the night camping at one of the forest preserves’ five campgrounds will open at the same time. Visitors with guests who have a[Read More…]
Pet Toy Drive on through Nov. 14 for South Suburban Humane Society
The South Suburban Humane Society is collecting pet toys through Nov. 14 that will help keep the dogs and cats in their care active. All sizes and types of toys are needed for dogs, such as Kongs, natural bones and chews, plush toys, rope toys, Nylabones, puzzle toys. All varieties[Read More…]
Toys for Tots drop-off at Edward Jones office
The Edward Jones Investments office at 18735 Dixie Highway in Homewood is serving as a drop-off site for the annual Toys for Tots holiday toy drive. Residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office through Dec. 7 during regular business[Read More…]
South Holland Master Chorale performs ‘Hymns of Praise’ concert in Homewood Nov. 20
South Holland Master Chorale will present a concert of “Hymns of Praise” Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. at Sts. Joseph, Anne and Emeric Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood. The 80-voice community chorale, which draws singers from throughout the South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana, will be joined by Chicago Gargoyle[Read More…]
H-F Theatre production ‘Monstersongs’ on stage Nov. 3, 4, 5
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students will present “Monstersongs” as the fall H-F Theatre production on Nov. 3, 4 and 5 in the Mall Auditorium. The story will take guests in a synthesized world of the graphic novel, rock musicals, live performances and new technology as seen through the eyes of a[Read More…]
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