Two guest speakers will discuss the state and local response to the environment and climate change at an April 17 program in recognition of April as Earth Month presented by the League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area. The 7 p.m. program at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave.,[Read More…]
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4.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
PRIVY DIGGERS — Homewood Historical Society will host a presentation by Michael and Mario Bovino, self-proclaimed “privy diggers” who will tell the story and facts about their findings, including Victorian-era artifacts. The presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting at 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Homewood Public Library meeting[Read More…]
4.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ART IN THE PARK — The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Park, 2449 Flossmoor Road. Explore and play at the parks of Homewood and Flossmoor. There will be a different art project each week. Future locations include Millennium Park on April 23, Leavitt Park on May[Read More…]
H-F Park board ready to update its master plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners agreed the master plan needs an update. The master plan on file was prepared for the five-year period 2012-2017. It had a few updates since then, but discussion at the board’s April 2 committee meeting focused on the need for a total revamp. “I think[Read More…]
D161 board approves controversial storm water detention basin easement
After more than an hour of often impassioned public comment, board member statements and a final plea from Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, the District 161 Board of Education voted Monday, April 8, to approve an easement that will enable the creation of a detention basin near Heather Hill School. The[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 7: Homewood master plan, 2 eclipse parties, Scouts pancake breakfast, D161 to vote on basin, privy diggers
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 8, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Attend the meeting remotely here. Highlights: The board is expected to vote on a proposed easement that would allow the Village of Flossmoor to[Read More…]
Homewood creator is part of live PBS show for families
The pandemic had a devastating impact on so many individuals, but if there was one silver lining of COVID, it was that it also created opportunities for some that were not there before. The shutdowns allowed some people to spend more time with their families, pivot their professional lives to[Read More…]
4.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
IPO RISING STARS — The 15th annual Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Rising Stars performance will start at 4:30 p.m. today at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. The concert will feature seven voice, cello, violin, piano and French horn student musicians from the South Suburbs. PUTT FOR A PURPOSE — A benefit for You Matter[Read More…]
Gaia’s, HBA partner to make recycling easier in April
Curbside recycling is easy, but what about disposing of material that doesn’t qualify for curbside pickup, like Styrofoam packing peanuts and old computers? Homewood Business Association’s effort being led by Sarah Tozer of Gaia Market & Refillery, is making it easier to get junk to the recycler during April. The[Read More…]
4.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BIKE RIDES CANCELED — Barb and Dan’s Road Ride and Off-Leash Bike Ride, which start each Saturday morning from GoodSpeed Cycle have been canceled this week because of predicted cold weather. SECOND CHANCE PROM BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAY — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a chance to find a prom dress from[Read More…]
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