On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the post. It was the first time in the nation’s history that a speaker was voted out. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Ill, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor, issued the following statement on McCarthy’s removal as speaker. “I remain dedicated[Read More…]
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10.3.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
PARK DISTRICT BOARD MEETS — Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. tonight in the Goldberg Administration Building, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. The board will discuss the 2023 Lions Club Pool season and the Starry Nights concert series. COMMUNITY BONFIRE — H-F Park District will host a free opportunity[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center to sponsor walk on Oct. 15
Registration is open for the Oct. 15 walk to support the Cancer Support Center in Homewood. “Come out and celebrate the center’s 30th anniversary as we walk for survivors, honor those we’ve lost, generate awareness and raise funds to support all who are impacted by cancer,” said Kathleen Daly, executive[Read More…]
Folk music performers to entertain at Oct. 13 Trail Mix program
The Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio, will entertain at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Trail Mix program at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood. The Wildwoods of Lincoln, Nebraska, are the husband-wife team Noah Gose on guitar and Chloe Gose on violin, with Andrew Vaggalis on bass.[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 1: Active government transparency, Recyclepalooza, exotic critters at the library, Trader Joe’s pitch
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Goldberg Administration Building, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Stuff to do Monday, Oct.[Read More…]
Seniors on the move: The H-F Park District’s focus on seniors
Welcome, seniors! The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering an array of programs designed for you. Movement is essential, and there are several programs – Silver Sneakers, tennis, pickleball, bowling and line dancing – that can motivate seniors to keep moving. The park district also has programs designed for socialization through[Read More…]
Keigher regional medalist as H-F boys golf advances to sectional
Homewood-Flossmoor boys golf is still alive. H-F finished second in last week’s regional at Ravisloe Country Club with a 339 team score. Marist was first at 320. “We have a great group of seniors, most of whom have been together for three or four years. To see them do what[Read More…]
Shooting leads to crash on Halsted early Saturday
One person was shot in an apparent exchange of gunfire between southbound vehicles on Halsted Street in Homewood early Saturday. Homewood police said they received a report of shots fired at about 1:39 a.m. Officers responded to the 18000 block of Halsted Street and found a man with gunshot wounds.[Read More…]
9.30.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
CHILDREN’S PLAY — The theater program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present “Still Life with Iris,” a children’s play, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the high school, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are not available at the door, but[Read More…]
Homewood considers upgrades to downtown amenities; controversy over sound system continues
At the first committee of the whole meeting in at least a decade, Homewood trustees and residents discussed four proposals to upgrade downtown lighting and sound amenities. Lighting projects received generally good reviews; a controversial sound system expansion continued to receive criticism. The meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, attracted more than[Read More…]
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