Note: This is the 10th in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Flossmoor has a surge in trustee candidates this year. In 2023, four candidates ran for three four-year terms. This year, two incumbents[Read More…]
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02.15.2025 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
Metra Delays. Track construction will be taking place on today and tomorrow. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Petco Adoption Event. South Suburban Humane Society will host a pet adoption event at Petco, 17930 Halsted St. in[Read More…]
Homewood approves converting Spornette building into apartments
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit on Feb. 11 that will allow for the redevelopment of the building that used to house Spornette International Inc. Mahmoud Essa has proposed the idea of converting the Spornette building into a 15-unit apartment complex. The property is located at 18240[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Liz Varmecky
Note: This is the ninth in a 10-part series of stories introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in Homewood and Flossmoor village board races. There is more competition for trustee seats than usual in Homewood. In 2023, five candidates ran for four seats. This year,[Read More…]
02.14.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Make Your Own Valentine. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Valentine card-making session all day starting at 9 a.m. No registration required. Free for Homewood residents only while supplies last, limit one per library card. Parents Night Out. Minami Dojo, 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 202, will host activities[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Phil Lee
Note: This is the eighth in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Flossmoor has a surge in trustee candidates this year. In 2023, four candidates ran for three four-year terms. This year, two incumbents[Read More…]
02.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Galentine’s Day – Charm Bar Fun. Loulou Belle boutique at 2049 Ridge Road in Homewood will host an opportunity at 4 p.m. to make a necklace or bracelet from the shop’s charm bar. Tickets are $20 and include stainless steel paperclip bracelet or necklace, five charms, mocktails and treats. Chess Club for[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Patrick McAneney
Note: This is the seventh in a 10-part series of stories introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in Homewood and Flossmoor village board races. There is more competition for trustee seats than usual in Homewood. In 2023, five candidates ran for four seats. This year,[Read More…]
Flossmoor leaders recap 10th annual MLK Day of Service results
Chair Phillipa Leon-Thompson and Vice Chair Jackie Riffice of the Community Relations Commission of Flossmoor gave a recap of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the Flossmoor village board meeting Feb. 3. “We’ve been at this for 10 years, and over the last several years we’ve cast[Read More…]
02.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Snow alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 3 a.m. Thursday. Snow could be heavy at times. Accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected. [CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER] Martyr to Radio. Homewood Historical Society will hold a brief business meeting at 6[Read More…]
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