Hidden Gem Guitars, 2630 Flossmoor Road, is amping up Earth Month with a Recycle and Restring event on Saturday, April 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. Local guitarists are invited to bring any brand of old instrument strings for recycling and enjoy a complimentary restringing of their electric or acoustic[Read More…]
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Pedestrian killed on Halsted late Sunday
A 42-year-old man was killed shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle while he was crossing Halsted Street in the 17600 block, according to Homewood police. The man ran across the street westbound when he was struck by a black Dodge Ram that was traveling[Read More…]
Page 4: Time to break the pattern and talk about race
Here’s an uncomfortable juxtaposition of stories about white supremacy. The first is from page 90-91 of “The Children” by David Halberstam. It is an account of the stories the students in his non-violence workshops told as they were trying to decide what to do for their first civil rights protest[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 30: Election Day, Meet the Candidates, Trans Visibility Day, Trail Mix, bike rides, junk art
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Election Day. Early voting continues Monday, March 31. Nearby polling places include Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights, or Markham Courthouse,[Read More…]
Election 2025: A child’s needs led Michelle Hoereth to school board work
Flossmoor resident Michelle Hoereth was concerned about how School District 161 was meeting the needs of her son. She stepped up, joined the board and ended up serving both the Flossmoor district and Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233. After 10 years as a board member, Hoereth is giving up her[Read More…]
Election 2025: Steve Johnson dedicated 18 years to H-F Park District
Steve Johnson gave 18 years to his community as a member of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board. He has decided that after three six-year terms he will step down from the board. Johnson, of Homewood, said he and several other young fathers who were involved with Homewood Baseball and Softball decided[Read More…]
03.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Man to Man. The Cancer Support Center is inviting men to open up about their cancer journeys in a supportive and relaxed environment at 2 p.m. today in the Copper Still Martini Bar, 1961 Ridge Road in Homewood. The event will be an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, learn[Read More…]
Work of 2 Willow School teachers wins state honors
Two outstanding Willow School teachers — Amy Brecheisen in kindergarten and Anne Wallace in first grade — received Those Who Excel honors from the Illinois State Board of Education. Brecheisen has been teaching for 17 years. She is a product of District 153 schools and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When she[Read More…]
Election 2025: Steve Anderson gave 18 years to D153, D233 schools
Growing up in Bettendorf, Iowa, Steve Anderson’s mom would support candidates for the local school board. Her involvement rubbed off on him, even though he left Iowa for Homewood. Anderson gave time the past 18 years to school boards – serving 10 years on the Homewood District 153 school board[Read More…]
Election 2025: Shelly Marks, D153’s 33-year advocate, steps down
Would you work for the betterment of children – without pay – for 33 years? Shelly Marks of Homewood has done just that as a member of the Homewood District 153 school board.She is ending her volunteer efforts in May when she finishes her eighth term on the board. “I[Read More…]
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