Homewood has received a second bequest from the late Jim Wright, who died in March. The first was the donation of his vintage fire chief’s car in July, and at the Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 12, Mayor Rich Hofeld announced a second gift. Hofeld said he had received a letter that afternoon[Read More…]
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9.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The board plans to discuss lighting and sound issues in the downtown area. DISTRICT 233 BOARD — The board will hold a special meeting in closed session at 6 p.m. to discuss[Read More…]
9.18.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DISTRICT 153 BOARD OF EDUCATION — The board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Find the agenda here. FLOSSMOOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES — The board will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MONUMENT —[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 17: Many meetings, centenarian wisdom, Homewood Fall Fest, Spotlight Academy fundraiser
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet in closed session at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
Teen killed in shooting after Hillcrest High football game
Hillcrest High School officials announced on the school’s Facebook page Saturday that a teen was shot and killed following the homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 15. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of all those involved in this tragedy,” the statement read. “We in District 228 are[Read More…]
Gourmet cookie chain Crumbl Cookie opens in Homewood
Crumbl Cookies, a gourmet cookie store chain with weekly specials, opened in Homewood with a grand opening celebration on Friday, Sept. 8. “Everything is made in-house. We mix the dough. We ball the dough. We bake everything. Even the little, tiniest crumble on top of that cookie is made in-house,”[Read More…]
Homewood board to hold committee of the whole meeting Sept. 19
The Homewood Board of Trustees will hold a committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, with four topics on the agenda related to downtown amenities. Topics will include the downtown sound system extension project. The board delayed a vote on the project[Read More…]
9.16.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FIRST RESPONDERS MASS — St. Veronica Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor (formerly IJP) will host a special mass honoring first responders at 5 p.m. on Saturday. YOGA FOR A CAUSE — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host Yoga for a Cause at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in the west[Read More…]
Speed zone around H-F High now 20 miles per hour
The speed limits around Homewood-Flossmoor High School have dropped to 20 miles per hour on school days when students are present. But it doesn’t seem drivers have noticed. Drivers are speeding down Governors Highway at the posted 45 mph speed, and 40 mph on Kedzie Avenue. Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel[Read More…]
Homewood board supports police sergeant union effort
The Homewood Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to express support for the unionization of police department sergeants. The resolution states, in part, “The village supports and accepts without challenge that the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #22, has been certified as the exclusive representative[Read More…]
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