Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading[Read More…]
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Flossmoor plans $1.3M budget for equipment needs
Village officials are planning to set aside more than $1.3 million next year to maintain and replace critical equipment, as rising costs and financial pressures continue to impact budgeting decisions. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 Capital Equipment Fund contribution totals $1,345,007, including $1,006,511 from the general fund, $150,714 from the[Read More…]
Humane society gets $40,000 PetSmart grant for pet care
A $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities is helping South Suburban Humane Society get pets healthy and ready for adoption, especially as staff marks National Adoption Week now through Sunday, March 29. “Because of this funding, more pets will receive the care they need sooner, helping them become adoption-ready faster and[Read More…]
Teen dies in crash Sunday at 183rd and Governors
A Homewood teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash Sunday, March 22, at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The victim, Kyran Smith, 14, was a student at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. The crash occurred shortly after 8:15[Read More…]
Marching into history: Judah Crowder named first Black woman drum major at ISU
Trumpeter Judah Crowder is not one to toot her own horn – even when it comes to her impressive accomplishments. The Hazel Crest resident is modest, upbeat, exudes positivity and proudly uplifts and praises her Illinois State University bandmates. But when Judah Crowder was named Illinois State University’s first Black[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 22: Local government meetings, election results, H-F spring sports previews, egg hunts, musical anniversary
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, March 23 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Village Hall,[Read More…]
Marian students earn caddy scholarships to UIC
A pair of Marian Catholic High School students will attend the University of Illinois at Chicago on full scholarships thanks to their time spent caddying at local golf courses. Brook Rouse and Dominic Pena, both Spartans seniors, earned the prestigious Chick Evans Memorial Scholarship from the Western Golf Association. The[Read More…]
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Stars Concert: H-F student musicians Annie Ford and Sophia McManus join other young musicians at the 4 p.m. concert at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. Admission is $20. Around the World storytelling with Chris Fascione. Multicultural stories from many different countries, continents, and cultures come to life[Read More…]
Executive chef stirs the pot and H-F student interest
As Jerl Griffin, regional executive chef for Thompson Hospitality, stirred the arborio rice for his risotto demonstration dish, he also hoped to stir up interest among the Homewood-Flossmoor High School students in the Culinary II class. Griffin has been a chef for years. During his presentation March 19, he wanted[Read More…]
Homewood board holds public hearing for lead service line replacement funding
The Homewood Village Board held a public hearing for the lead service line replacement funding process on March 17. Village staff gave a presentation on the village’s loan application to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), which seeks funding for lead service line replacements. The IEPA mandates municipalities to replace[Read More…]
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