SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER — Spotlight Performance Academy is holding a fundraiser garage sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1459 Olive Road in Homewood. All proceeds will go to the academy’s scholarship fund for families who need help with tuition. PORCH FEST RETURNS — After a one-year hiatus, Porch Fest,[Read More…]
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State of Faith: New church community praying at former St. Paul’s Church
Two congregations have come together to organize a new church they’ve named Abundant Grace Church of Christ in Homewood. The former St. Paul Community Church at 18200 Dixie Highway, will be getting a new sign out front announcing this new name. he members of St. Paul Community Church in Homewood[Read More…]
8.4.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
GROWN UP NIGHT AT THE SPLASH PAD — The Splash Pad in Millennium Park will be turned over to the adults from 8 to 10 p.m. tonight. The event is for anyone 21 and older. Alcohol and food will be available for purchase. A DJ will provide music. Call 708-957-0300 for more information.[Read More…]
Local NCJW section honors Gloria Lippert for embodying ideals of founder Hannah Solomon
When Debra Borodkin presented the Hannah G. Solomon Award to Gloria Lippert of Flossmoor on Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, she noted how rare the honor is. “Gloria, you are the ultimate volunteer. This is the highest honor the National Council of Jewish Women offers,” she said. “As you know, you[Read More…]
Many senior homeowners need to reapply for property tax exemptions by Aug. 4
On Aug. 1, the Cook County Assessor’s Office announced that more than 50,000 senior homeowners in Cook County have not reapplied for property tax savings they are entitled to receive. Exemptions contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. Automatic renewals related to COVID-19 ended this year. Senior homeowners need[Read More…]
8.3.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
METRA ADJUSTS FOR LOLLAPALOOZA — Beginning Thursday, Aug. 3 and running through Sunday, Aug. 6, alcoholic beverages or glass containers will not be allowed on any Metra train during Lollapalooza, the music festival in Chicago that runs all day Thursday through Sunday. There is an increased likelihood that bicycles won’t[Read More…]
Residents question process used for parking lot redevelopment deal
Editor’s note: A number of residents attended the Homewood board meeting Tuesday to learn more about and question the project, and 10 of them made comments. This is the second in a series of stories about the issues raised at the meeting. Residents at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting[Read More…]
Community members enjoy games with police officers at Homewood’s National Night Out
Community members gathered in Irwin Park to meet and greet the Homewood police officers, see their equipment and play a water balloon game with them. The event was part of the National Night Out, which Homewood police officers look forward to every year, according to Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath.[Read More…]
8.2.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FARMERS MARKET — The Homewood Farmers Market starts tonight at 5 and goes to 9 p.m. in Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads. Vendors will offer skin care, books, pudding, popcorn, beer, lemonade, wine and tea. Music by Dolph Chaney, 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Fifty-One Lincoln Band, 7 to[Read More…]
8.1.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — Homewood and Flossmoor will be hosting National Night Out celebrations from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. Homewood’s festivities will be centered at the Irwin Park Gazebo, 1800 block of Ridge Road. View the vehicles and participate with the officers in various kid-friendly games. There[Read More…]
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