HOMEWOOD STICKER DEADLINE — Friday is the last day to purchase a village vehicle sticker without incurring a $25 additional fee. Click here for more information about how to pay. BIKE SAFETY — May is National Bike Safety Month and Homewood police posted a reminder that motorists should slow down when they see cyclists on the[Read More…]
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Bikes and artisans this weekend in H-F
June will begin with two annual events, the Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair and Flossmoor’s Bike the Gem community ride. The Art & Garden fair opening day is Friday, May 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. More than 70 artisan vendors are expected for the two-day event, selling handcrafted[Read More…]
5.29.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD STICKER DEADLINE — Friday is the last day to purchase a village vehicle sticker without incurring a $25 additional fee. Click here for more information about how to pay. BIKE SAFETY — May is National Bike Safety Month and Homewood police posted a reminder that motorists should slow down when they see cyclists on the[Read More…]
IJP principal to depart after one school year
On May 2, Infant Jesus of Prague Principal Felicia Clotworthy penned a letter to the school community announcing her decision not to return for the following school year. Clotworthy, the school’s first Black principal, said in the letter that she would have fond memories of her time there. “I found[Read More…]
5.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted yet on the township website.THORNTON TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 333 E 162nd St., South Holland. Find the agenda here. HOMEWOOD[Read More…]
Pace Bus is hiring at South Suburban College
South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are hosting a customized two-week course to assist qualified applicants in obtaining a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit. A pre-hiring event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 17, at SSC in South Holland. The training course is designed[Read More…]
Homewood’s Summer Farmers’ Market appeals to all the senses
Homewood kicked off its 42nd Farmers’ Market summer season at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25, under a cloudless sky with temperatures in the 70s. A steady stream of early shoppers trickled into Martin Square just off Ridge Road in downtown Homewood. Some were just out for a walk; others arrived[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 26: Memorial Day observances, Art & Garden Fair, Splash Pad opens, Lions Pool opens, Bike the Gem is back
THE WEEK > Your government Bloom Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted yet on the township website.Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 333 E[Read More…]
5.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — The first outdoor market of the summer season will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Martin Square between Ridge and Chestnut Roads. Fresh produce and handcrafted food and goods will be back. BARB AND DAN’S ROAD RIDE — Weekly bike ride start at 8 a.m.[Read More…]
5.24.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
KUNDALINI SOUND HEALING — The yoga session from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Friday at Serendipity Yoga and Wellness Studio, 18300 Dixie Highway, will feature a special vibrational healing experience designed to balance and harness the energy of the full moon. Buy tickets here. HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — The first outdoor market of the summer season[Read More…]


