Flossmoor trustees discussed the possibility of creating a business registration program. Staff presented information at the board’s July 1 meeting on how the program could work and what its benefits would be. The village currently does not have a registration program, the only municipality in the area that doesn’t, according[Read More…]
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7.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS — Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., will host a petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Animals from Little Starr Farm of Manhattan will be available[Read More…]
Newest Homewood firefighter follows family tradition
Andrew Sline was sworn in as Homewood’s newest full time firefighter/paramedic, resuming a family tradition of service to the village. Sline is the third generation of his family to serve as a firefighter in Homewood. His grandfather, John Elashik Sr., was on hand to congratulate his grandson at the village board[Read More…]
Deb Havighorst resigns from District 153 school board
After 16 years of service, Deb Havighorst resigned from the District 153 school board. She said she gave it her all and believes it is time for someone new to serve. Havighorst was appointed to the board in 2008, and won election four times. When she was first elected, her[Read More…]
Storm hits hard in some H-F neighborhoods, spawns tornadoes throughtout the region
The National Weather Service in Chicago reports that as many as 10 tornados appear to have formed as part of a strong, fast moving storm system that swept through the region late Monday, July 15. Marla Youngblood of Homewood suspects her home might have been visited briefly by one of[Read More…]
7.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
PRAIRIE AT NIGHT — Former Coyote Run golf superintendent Dave Ward will lead a walk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through the course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, highlighting the native plans along the way. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register. HOMEWOOD STORIES — Tellers Dave Santori,[Read More…]
Eighner’s Florist changes its ownership to younger family members
Eighner’s Florist, a flower shop that also sells antiques, décor and gifts in downtown Homewood, changed hands on July 1. Previous owners Stan Eighner and Marge Eighner sold it to their niece Joann Sticha and her husband Bill Sticha. The business’s name will stay the same, but the new owners[Read More…]
Homewood board votes to accept Mongolian barbecue proposal for Ridge Road property
Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, July 9, to follow the staff recommendation and choose Grace Cui’s proposal to buy 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly Karate Kids. Cui is a real estate developer and owner of the Gottschalk House on Martin Avenue. She plans to open a Mongolian barbecue restaurant in the[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 14: Assessment town hall, new racquet court plan, Gottschalk-the-Walk, prairie stroll, Hot Dog Day
THE WEEK > Your government Homewood District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Find the agenda here.Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here.[Read More…]
7.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
GARDEN WALK — The 12th annual Southland Community Garden Walk sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section will offer a chance to see a number of beautiful gardens in Flossmoor and one in Homewood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets for the walk can be[Read More…]
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