The proposed South Suburban Airport could be a rare opportunity to develop an influential and innovative transportation hub, according to an airport expert who spoke in Hazel Crest on Monday, Sept. 25. Legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in July authorizes the state to begin seeking private partners on Jan.[Read More…]
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More than 15,000 people used Lions Pool this summer
It was a very successful 72-day swim season at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lions Club Pool. Jennah Carlson, recreation supervisor, told parks commissioners at the Oct. 3 meeting that more than 15,000 people enjoyed the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. The sale of seasonal pool passes dropped to[Read More…]
10.6.2023 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
THE ADDAMS FAMILY ON STAGE — The Drama Group will present America’s kooky, spooky Addams Family on stage at 330 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, with repeat performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12, 13, and 14. Matinee[Read More…]
Serendipity Yoga plans pop-up shop for the holidays
Serendipity Yoga & Wellness owner Liz Smith announced Tuesday, Oct. 3, that she plans to open a pop-up shop in downtown Homewood for the holiday season. Smith told her colleagues at the Homewood Business Association meeting that she would be opening the Serendipity Shoppe at 2050 Ridge Road, formerly home[Read More…]
10.5.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HELP KEEP FLOSSMOOR GREEN — Flossmoor is seeking volunteers to help plant trees throughout the village on Saturday, Oct. 21. The meet up location is village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, at 8 a.m. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring work gloves and, if possible, their own transportation to reach planting sites.[Read More…]
Homewood honors Reusnow for nearly half a century of service to police department
Kenneth Reusnow left his mark on the Homewood Police Department. He retired for the second time from the Homewood Police Department on Aug. 30 after serving a total of 48 years and 10 months. When the Homewood Board of Trustees honored Reusnow at its Sept. 26 meeting, Police Chief Denise McGrath introduced[Read More…]
Faith Lutheran accepts donations for asylum seekers
This summer, Christine Cochrane, a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood, heard a seminary student talk about reaching out to people to meet their needs where they are. She said his words inspired her to work for the benefit of asylum seekers reaching the Chicago area. Cochrane has been[Read More…]
Emergency alarm activated by accident Wednesday at Western Avenue School
At approximately 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, a Blue Point emergency alert system mobile fob unit was accidentally activated, which implemented a Code Red lockdown at Western Avenue School. There was no emergency, and this was an accidental activation, according to a notice from the Flossmoor Police Department. Police officers[Read More…]
Park board considers new approach to Starry Nights program
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is about to give the Starry Nights program an update. Mike Gianatasio, superintendent of recreation, told park commissioners at the Oct. 3 park district meeting, that the program that has presented adult entertainers for more than 25 years, isn’t like it was then. Starry Nights at[Read More…]
10.4.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FEMA TEST — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on at 1:20 p.m. today. Test messages will be sent to all TV and radio stations and all cell phones. SCALES AND TALES AT THE LIBRARY — The Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo will be visiting[Read More…]
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