Vivian Harris-Jones has been on the Homewood Board of Trustees since 2021. She has lived in Homewood for 25 years. Her children went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. “I’m running again due to the fact that I want to keep excellence in our community,” she said. “We have economic development that[Read More…]
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Homewood officials say Izaak Walton pond not toxic, post RFQ for assessing water quality
Last fall, local environmental activists announced that a study showed toxic substances were draining into a pond in the far northwest corner of Izaak Walton Preserve. Homewood officials posted an update on the situation Monday, March 10, noting that an assessment by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency indicates the water[Read More…]
03.11.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at township hall, 333 E. 162nd St., South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the[Read More…]
PSC is site for early voting for April 1 election
Voters can cast their ballots early for the April 1 Consolidated Election starting Monday, March 17, through Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Voters will be casting votes for Flossmoor mayor and trustees; Homewood mayor and trustees; Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
League of Women Voters to celebrate anniversary, Women’s History Month with March 19 event
The League of Women Voters will host a Women’s History Month event featuring speaker Aisha El-Amin, who currently serves as the executive associate vice provost for Student Success and Belonging at the University of Illinois in Chicago. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in Flossmoor village[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Michelle Nelson
Michelle Nelson’s term as mayor included big successes and big challenges. Under her leadership, the village tackled ambitious infrastructure projects, including rebuilding the worst street in town, replacing an elderly bridge and embarking on a drainage project designed to provide flood relief downtown and in the Heather Hill neighborhood. She[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Michelle Nelson
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignEmployment history: Co-Owner, Flur LLC, developed a gluten-free wholesale and retail bakery. Construction Manager, Lincoln Property Companies, oversaw commercial and capital projects throughout a 6 million square foot portfolio. Project Manager and[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Joni Bradley-Scott
Joni Bradley-Scott got involved in village government in 2017, when she was elected village clerk. In 2019 she was appointed to a trustee position and kept the seat in the 2021 election. She said she values Flossmoor’s family-friendly atmosphere and events and would like to see the village build on[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Joni Bradley-Scott
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: M.A. Organizational Leadership; B.S. Psychology/Journalism & Mass Communication; Financial Counseling Employment history: Realtor (2001-present); Higher Education Management – AccessLex, Lewis University, Augustana College, University of Chicago (2001-2017)(Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Adjunct Teaching); Intake Coordinator — Clinical Psychologist. Previous service:[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Rich Hofeld
Ask Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld why he is running for an eighth term and the answer includes a long list of recent economic development accomplishments. The list includes projects big and small, from the addition of The Hartford, which brought 36 apartments to the downtown area, the Wind Creek Casino,[Read More…]
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