Homewood is creating an online app that will put village information directly in the hands of users. Communication and Engagement Manager Antonia Steinmiller announced during a presentation to the Homewood Village Board on Jan. 28 that a mobile application for the community is in the works. “This app will serve[Read More…]
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Election 2025: Introducing Brady Chalmers
Note: This is the first in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. The last time Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld had competition was in 2009. This year, newcomer Brady Chalmers will compete for the job.[Read More…]
Flossmoor board discusses emergency communication plans
The Flossmoor Board of Trustee meeting Jan. 22 focused on village safety protocols in cases of emergencies. The board approved amendments to article 2 chapter 105 of the village code to bring it into alignment with state law. The section goes over the power the mayor has in calling states[Read More…]
02.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township special board meeting. Trustees called a meeting for 4 p.m. at 333 E. 162nd St. South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available[Read More…]
Residents get a look at preliminary plan to improve Kedzie Avenue
Area residents had a chance Jan. 29 to get a look at early plans and offer their suggestions for improving Kedzie Avenue from 159th Street in Markham to Vollmer Road in Flossmoor. The plans so far, which have been in development since 2022, were laid out long maps stretching over several tables[Read More…]
Women Lead the Way: Gordon steps from PSC board to Cook County commissioner, clerk
Note: This story is the third in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. It’s only been two short months since Monica Gordon began her tenure as Cook County clerk, but she’d been preparing for this position for years. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern[Read More…]
Harvey mayor bows out of Thornton Township supervisor race
The tumultuous race for Thornton Township supervisor took another turn early Tuesday, Feb. 4, as Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark announced he was withdrawing his candidacy. “My unwavering commitment to the City of Harvey and its ongoing recovery demands my full attention, and I believe that prioritizing this effort is in[Read More…]
02.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
History of Chocolate. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity to learn about and taste chocolates from around the world from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Zen Doodling. Spend time in the serenity of nature and reset after the holiday stress from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave.[Read More…]
Homewood Village Board approves agreement for 183rd Street viaduct repairs
Due to the incident last July where a truck struck the overhead of the viaduct on 183rd Street in Homewood, up to $66,865 is needed for repairs to the bridge. At the Jan. 28 village board meeting, trustees accepted the agreement with HR Green of New Lenox for design engineering[Read More…]
Women Lead the Way: Commissioner Miller says county government touches everyone’s needs
Note: This story is the second in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller makes traveling the 6th District part of her regular routine to keep the lines of communication open between local government and the county. “I sat down with each[Read More…]
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