The fate of the state’s Invest in Kids tax credit program will be decided in the last days of the legislature’s veto session, Nov. 7-9, and two local organizations heard recently from an advocate who argued the program should be allowed to expire. The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
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11.1.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
D153 SEEKS VETERANS — Homewood School District 153 is inviting veterans or those currently serving in uniform to register for the annual Veterans’ Day celebration Nov. 10 at James Hart School. The event includes a flag raising ceremony, breakfast and school assembly to salute veterans for their service. RSVP here by Friday, Nov.[Read More…]
Trick or treaters persevere through wild weather
At 4 p.m., the sun came out. Before that, trick or treaters in Homewood endured snow showers that intensified into a brief blizzard, with visibility less than a block for about 15 minutes. Keisha French, escorting her daughters Kara and Karsyn as they visited village-sponsored trick or treat sites downtown,[Read More…]
Fath wins hat contest at Homewood’s Witches’ Night Out
Several Homewood residents participated in the annual ghoulishly fun Witches’ Night Out event on Thursday, Oct. 19, and mentioned there were bewitching reasons for that. “How often do we have this opportunity?” said Homewood resident and participant Sharon Sedgwick. “A group of my workout buddies are meeting me here, and[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School’s 2nd Annual Day of Service celebrates community, compassion
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, Marian Catholic High School once again demonstrated its commitment to community service as it proudly hosted its annual Day of Service. The event exemplifies the school’s dedication to nurturing compassionate and engaged students. For the Day of Service students engaged in a diverse range of[Read More…]
10.31.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRICK OR TREAT HOURS — The hours for trick-or-treating in Homewood and Flossmoor will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Homewood is inviting kids to trick-or-treat from 3 to 5 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road; the police and fire departments, 17950 Dixie Highway; the Homewood Public Library,[Read More…]
Homewood announces winners of Halloween decorating contest
Homewood officials posted the winners of the annual Haunted Homewood Halloween Decorating Contest on the village Facebook page on Monday, Oct. 30. The winner in the Child Friendly category was 2828 Birch Road. The Special Effects winner was 1611 Cedar Road. The Scariest entry was 18613 Page Ave. Other entries[Read More…]
Trick or Treat Trail offers early Halloween fun
Skies were clear for families who participated in the annual Trick or Treat Trail hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. The Trick or Treat Halloween alternative festivity drew many residents to Homewood’s Millennium Park on Saturday, Oct. 28. Community members strolled down the fall festive trail and collected treats and goody[Read More…]
Homewood police arrest Chicago Heights man for reckless homicide
Homewood police announced Sunday, Oct. 29, that a Chicago Heights man was arrested Oct. 27 in connection with a fatal traffic crash in September. Deondre Bing, 19, was charged with reckless homicide for a crash on Sept. 6 at the intersection of 183rd Street and Kedzie Avenue. Grace Hill, 76,[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate report of shots fired
Homewood police responded to the 17500 block of Dixie Highway about 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, to investigate a report of shots fired. Officers found several shell casings in the area but did not locate anyone who was involved. Police said they believe it was an isolated incident and urge[Read More…]
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