FARMERS MARKET — The monthly Homewood Indoor Farmers Market market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Homewood auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER — Fifth Quarter, 18105 Dixie Highway, will host a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, to benefit the Law Enforcement[Read More…]
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Five entertainers set for Feb. 20 Homewood Stories
The lineup for the 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Homewood Stories show is set. Guest presenters are Paul Teodo, a retired health care executive who has appeared on the program before and is a Moth Radio winner; Margie Rossi, a writing and literature teacher; Joe Mallon, a retiree who coaches girls[Read More…]
Artists needed for Flossmoor’s garden art benefit
Share your creativity with the Flossmoor Public Art Commission as it gets ready for a summer Garden Art Benefit & Auction. Applications are being accepted through March 31 from individuals and artists who will create one-of-a-kind flowerpots, bird baths, bird feeders, bird houses, wind chimes, wind spinners and other lawn[Read More…]
2.16.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
PRINCE CHARMING DANCE — H-F Park District will host a dance for moms, grandmothers and aunts with their “prince charming” dates from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the H-F Sports Complex, 18211 Aberdeen St. in Homewood. There will be games, snacks and professional photos available for purchase. Each child must be accompanied[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees give preliminary nod to proposed liquor sales associated with cigar lounge
Flossmoor trustees expressed support at their Feb. 5 meeting for a liquor license request from 7th Floor Hospitality to develop liquor sales that will be part of a cigar lounge the company is developing.* Staff will now draft an ordinance to increase the number of class B liquor licenses by[Read More…]
Public denied access to Thornton Township Board meeting
By Josh BootsmaThe Lansing JournalOriginally published Feb. 14, 2024 The February 13 meeting of the Thornton Township Board of Trustees lasted four minutes. But the public was not allowed to witness it. A man at township headquarters wearing a black sweatshirt that read “SECURITY” directed members of the public to[Read More…]
2.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT — Elected officials, clinicians, social service and community leaders and residents will participate in Cook County’s inaugural Behavioral Health Summit at 9:30 a.m. The summit can be viewed live online. The discussion will help develop a countywide behavioral health strategic plan and inform upcoming community-based funding opportunities from[Read More…]
Two charged in December shooting, attempted carjacking in Homewood
Homewood police reported Wednesday, Feb. 14, that two men have been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking in the 17900 block of Halsted Street in December. A 19-year-old man was shot and seriously injured during the incident. Police said Deandre Adams, 20, of Harvey, was arrested on Jan. 22 and was[Read More…]
2.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DQ HISTORY — The Homewood Historical Society will host Diary Queen owner Kevin Welsh, who will tell the history of the village’s summertime favorite. The presentation will follow a brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the meeting room of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. JUNETEENTH ROYAL COURT — You[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves installation of license plate reader cameras to aid police investigations
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees followed the recommendation from Police Chief Jerel Jones and voted to enter into a contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reader cameras at 11 locations in the village. Jones said the cameras are used to identify vehicles used in the commission of crimes[Read More…]
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