Edie Dobrez, executive director of the Homewood Science Center, presented a positive 2024 annual report at the April 8 village board meeting. The center has continued to flourish with its goal of educating young ones through its programs, and has significantly increased student participation, Dobrez said. The total number of[Read More…]
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The Weeks | April 13: New Franciscan clinics, Homewood cleanup, Hartford deal update, H-F library open house, Star Wars concert, roller derby
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The[Read More…]
04.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Moana Party. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an opportunity to hang out with Disney film character Moana from 2 to 3:30 p.m. She will visit the library and spend the day singing, playing games, reading and taking pictures with guests. Themed outfits are encouraged but not required. Jazz at the[Read More…]
The Balloon Bar brings the party to Flossmoor with new business
Javanah Barnes, the owner of The Artist Collab, a creative event production company, opened the Balloon Bar on Saturday, April 5, joining the many businesses in suites at 1056 Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor. The Balloon Bar offers customers latex and mylar balloons, party supplies, rentals, installations, helium services and grab-and-go[Read More…]
Homewood approves amendment of HCF Homewood agreement
The Homewood Village Board approved a revised redevelopment agreement with HCF Homewood for the Hartford Building, located at the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue on April 8. The opening of the Hartford Building in 2023 increased the population in the Homewood downtown area, and increased property values, Director[Read More…]
Franciscan Health offering Produce Prescription program at multiple locations
Registration is now open for the Franciscan Health Produce Prescription Program in Olympia Fields, which aims to assist with chronic disease management. Upon successful completion of the free, four-week program, participants will receive produce vouchers for fresh produce every month for six months. Participants must have type 1 or type[Read More…]
Cook County to provide $1,000 payments to help qualified homeowners facing property tax increases
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, April 10, approved a resolution establishing the eligibility criteria for the Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15-million program to assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years. This program will provide immediate relief to residents[Read More…]
04.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Lucky Egg Hunt. Youngsters will have a chance to gather eggs, including a few special eggs with extra prizes, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Apollo Park, near Morgan Street and Bowling Green Road. For kids age 10 and younger. H-F Park District residents only. Free. Lucky Dog Egg Hunt. Dogs[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2025: Adult PT expansion just what the doctor ordered
Sheralee Shah is a firm believer in counting your blessings. Shah, who has been a physical therapist for 20 years, has seen the toll that strokes, injuries and disease have taken on her patients. She’s also seen her patients rebound, helping them regain the ability to walk, drive and perform[Read More…]
04.11.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 11 Senior Social Hour. Seniors can gather for an hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshment from 1 to 2 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Saturday, April 12 Lucky Egg Hunt. Youngsters will have a chance to gather eggs, including a few special eggs with extra prizes,[Read More…]
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