Homewood trustees took two steps toward the rejuvenation of the village’s west side business district at the board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13. The board approved one ordinance that removed two properties — Parkway West Plaza, commonly known as Great American Bagel Plaza, and the former Brunswick Zone/Big Lots site —[Read More…]
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8.24.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
DISTRICT 153 BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY — The Village of Homewood and School District 153 will host a back to school/touch a truck event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in the village hall parking lot, 2020 Chestnut Road. There will be food trucks, a DJ, dancing, games and[Read More…]
Many suggestions, no solution for H-F Racquet Club sports space
When tennis and pickleball users got together for a meeting at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, the one common denominator was they all support the facility. Now staff needs to find a way to accommodate them all. The meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21, was called by staff to give[Read More…]
District 233 projects a balanced budget for FY25
The District 233 proposed operating budget for the 2024-25 school year shows $72.73 million in revenues and $70.83 million in expenses for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school board is expected to accept the budget at its Sept. 17 meeting. The FY25 budget extends to June 30, 2025. Lawrence Cook, chief[Read More…]
The HoFlo Hundred: 100 kilometers for a good cause
GoodSpeed Cycles bike shop in Homewood organized a 100-kilometer ride around Homewood and Flossmoor on Sunday, Aug. 18. Around 55 cyclists, mostly local but one from as far away as New Mexico, participated in the “HoFlo Hundred,” raising more than $1,100 for the James Hart Outriders, an organization that improves[Read More…]
H-F, teachers union working toward contract
Homewood-Flossmoor High School teachers and instructional staff members are hoping to get a new contract with the District 233 school board “very soon.” Teacher Dana Noble, who serves as president of the H-F Education Organization, the teachers union, said this will a be three-year contract for the 225 staff members.[Read More…]
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president, speaks at Cilantro
Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee for president of the United States, spoke to dozens of Green Party members and others in the patio area of Cilantro Cocina Mexicana in Homewood on Sunday, Aug. 18. Stein’s name will not appear on the list of presidential candidates on the Illinois ballot[Read More…]
Young entrepreneurs show their handiwork at Children’s Business Fair
Pre-teen artists, jewelry designers, bakers and other crafters showed off their creativity at The Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, Aug. 17. Organizers Danielle Such and Mirielle Barker of Flossmoor helped bring the fair to life, the first of its kind in the South Suburbs. The fair drew 36 young entrepreneurs[Read More…]
8.22.2024 | What You Need to Know Thursday
HEATHER HILL BASIN MEETING CANCELED — Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education canceled a special meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. today. The meeting topic, which would have focused on residents’ safety concerns with the storm water detention basin being constructed adjacent to Heather Hill School, will be added to the regular board[Read More…]
Franciscan Health hosting suicide prevention course on Sept. 12
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free suicide prevention course from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in Olympia Fields. The entry level Question, Persuade and Refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Course, is based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute. The course aims[Read More…]
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