TRAFFIC TRIAL ENDS TODAY – Today marks the final day of the road diet test implemented by the Village of Homewood on 183rd Street near Center Avenue. Village officials will now compile traffic data and consult with residents before issuing a report on the test results. FREE YOGA FOR KIDS[Read More…]
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Election preview: Voters get to select judge for 15th subcircuit position
In the June 28 primary, voters in parts of Homewood and Flossmoor will be nominating a candidate for a judgeship in the 15th Judicial Subcircuit. Bernadette Barrett and Jim Gleffe are Democratic candidates running for election in the 15th subcircuit in the primary election. Currently, Cook County Circuit Court is[Read More…]
5/26/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PARTY AT THE SPLASH PAD – You can rent the Splash Pad at Millennium Park for a party this summer, any day of the week from June 4 to Aug. 14. The private booking time includes use of the picnic shelter for up to 50 people. Only kids up to[Read More…]
Election preview: As commissioner, Williams says she would adapt to the needs of Cook County D5’s residents
Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.For Kierra Williams, the role of a Cook County commissioner is not about following a clearly defined personal agenda but rather about being flexible in the face of whatever challenges come[Read More…]
5/25/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
REGISTER STUDENTS ASAP – Homewood School District 153 is asking parents to register their children for the next academic year as soon as possible. The district needs to know how many students will be attending to be sure a sufficient number of teachers are available. Only 33% of the anticipated[Read More…]
McClinton aims to bring ‘a fresh face, a new voice and a new perspective’ to Cook County’s 5th
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.As far as Jaylin D. McClinton is concerned: It’s time for a change. McClinton has seen Cook County’s 5th District represented by the same person for his entire life. When Commissioner[Read More…]
Ellis, Parker boys win 8th grade state championship
The Parker Junior High 8th grade boys track team secured the program’s first-ever Class 4A state championship last weekend at East Peoria High School. The Falcons finished with 47 team points, 16 ahead of second-place Winston Junior High from Palatine. Myles Ellis was the champion in the 400-meter dash and[Read More…]
5/24/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD VILLAGE BOARD – Homewood Village Board Meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at village hall. The agenda includes an introduction of the new farmers market manager, a liquor license increase, and other items of business. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN – Help children ages 8 to 12 get acquainted with[Read More…]
Election preview: Gordon wants to work with local officials, fight for Cook County D5 if elected commissioner
Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.When Cook County District 5 Commissioner Deborah Sims decided she would retire after 28 years in that seat at the end of her term this year, she called Monica M. Gordon.[Read More…]
Homewood board to consider preliminary step in new downtown economic development project
Homewood trustees will have an opportunity on Tuesday to take a preliminary step toward redeveloping the village hall parking lot. The move comes two weeks after trustees approved the purchase of another downtown site at 2066 Ridge Road to make it available for redevelopment.At the regular meeting Tuesday, May 24,[Read More…]