Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller prevailed over a 10-candidate field Tuesday, March 17, to represent the Democratic Party in the general election for 2nd District U.S. House seat. Her closest competitor was former 2nd District Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The Associated Press called the race at 8:16 p.m.[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves application for Halsted Street pedestrian safety grant
The Homewood Village Board on March 10 approved a resolution authorizing the village to apply for grant funding to support pedestrian safety improvements along the Halsted Street corridor. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the application will be submitted through the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’[Read More…]
Four District 153 staffers selected for Those Who Excel Awards
The Illinois State Board of Education has selected four District 153 staff members to receive special recognition through the Those Who Excel program. Honorees are James Cassidy, administrator in the Information Technology Office, recognized in the School Administration category; Caroline DiLuia, a Willow School kindergarten teacher, recognized in the Early[Read More…]
03.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Election Day. Voters can cast their ballot in this primary election from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To verify your polling place location, visit the the Cook County Board of Elections website. Homewood Lead Service Line Public Hearing. Village staff will deliver a brief presentation at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut[Read More…]
Homewood board awards $3.4 million contract for lead service line replacement project
The Homewood Village Board approved a $3.4 million contract at the March 10 meeting to begin the village’s decade-long lead service line replacement project. The contract was awarded to Five Star Energy Services LLC of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for an amount not to exceed $3,441,825 to cover the 2026 construction phase. [Read More…]
Revisions to transit-oriented development proposals presented to Homewood board
Three developers gave new insights into their proposals for two downtown Homewood transit-oriented development (TOD) projects at the March 10 Village Board meeting before trustees voted to pursue a deal with Holladay Properties. The three were given an opportunity to revise their initial plans after residents raised concerns about parking,[Read More…]
Residents, officials and performers march in Flossmoor’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Flossmoor hosted its own St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a parade through the Flossmoor Park neighborhood. The gathering of dozens of residents and friends started and ended at the Flossmoor Community House on the afternoon of Saturday, March 14. The annual parade was first organized in 2007 by Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 15: More election previews, Keya sings, Homewood developer chosen, Flossmoor budget discussion, H-F spring sports previews, Homewood lead line public hearing, Elaine Egdorf profile
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, March 16 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Following the audience comments portion of the agenda, the board will convene in closed session. There[Read More…]
Beyond the Book launches middle school writing contest for Homewood, Flossmoor schools
The Beyond the Book Press is launching a middle school writing contest for grades sixth through eighth grade starting Monday, March 16, with work able to be submitted from Sept. 1-30. The contest is open to middle schoolers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area, home schooled students and others in the area within the[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: Most 2nd District candidates support development of South Suburban Airport but some with caveats
For decades, regional elected officials and economic development leaders have supported the proposed South Suburban Airport as the project expected to have the biggest impact on revitalizing the south suburban economy. The airport project got a boost in 2024 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that required the Illinois[Read More…]
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