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5.30.2024 | 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…]

Riders head west from the Infant Jesus of Prague School parking lot at the start of the 2023 Bike the Gem ride. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

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…]

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…]

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…]

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