Adults, prepare for a chance to make a big splash return to the Millennium Park Splash Pad in Homewood! Grown-up Night at the Splash Pad returns from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The location is mainly utilized by kids who have a good time. The Splash Pad has[Read More…]
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7.26.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
PRAIRIE STROLL AT COYOTE RUN — Dave Ward will lead an evening stroll from 6 to 7:30 p.m tonight at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Ward is the retired golf superintendent and native plant expert who will introduce guests to landscaping with native species and other[Read More…]
Help might be coming for flood-prone Homewood viaduct
Homewood’s Dixie Highway viaduct becomes a small lake nearly every time there is a torrential rain storm. But the structure’s drainage problems could be addressed in coming years. After the state announced on July 7 a six-year, nearly $41 billion infrastructure investment program, the Chronicle inquired whether the longstanding viaduct[Read More…]
Porch Fest returns; distributed music event moves to Southgate neighborhood
The first Porch Fest in August 2020 was a bright spot in the first summer marred by the COVID-19 pandemic. A reprise in 2021 was even more popular. Residents offered their porches as stages for local musicians, who performed for a community already weary of the social limitations the state[Read More…]
7.25.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an air quality alert until midnight. “Particulate levels and ozone due to Canadian wildfire smoke are forecast to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the air quality index.” IEPA officials suggest active children and[Read More…]
Supporters help raise nearly $70,000 for Homewood Science Center
An estimated 175 people came out July 20 to support the Homewood Science Center at its Summer Fest party, helping to raise nearly $70,000 to support science programs. The party moved indoors this year to Idlewild Country Club with entertainment from DJ Phil Lee. The Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 23: Police reform update, Lorenz leaving, possible new building in Homewood, Flossmoor water meters, golfing growth, a new stop sign
SPECIAL PROJECT The murder of George Floyd in 2020 seized the attention of the world. Like people around the world, H-F residents took to the streets to protest police violence. In Homewood, at least eight rallies, marches and vigils were held within a month of Floyd’s death. Amid the social[Read More…]
Flossmoor advances water meter replacement project, embracing more accurate technology
During the Monday, July 17, meeting, the Flossmoor Village Board voted 5-0 to approve more than $1 million in expenditures on a service agreement and materials for the Water Meter Replacement Project. Trustee James Mitros was absent. The board approved a service agreement with Sensus Software and purchase of equipment from[Read More…]
7.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY CAR WASH — Spotlight Performance Academy is holding a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon today at Willow School in Homewood, 1804 Willow Road. Cost is $5. GOTTS CHALK THE WALK — Chalk art returns to Homewood on Sunday in the 18000 block of Martin Avenue. Artists will begin work[Read More…]
Golf numbers continue their upward swing at Coyote Run
Golf has continued to be the leader in revenue for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “It’s easy when you have a good product to sell,” said Tom Denklau who reported to park commissioners nearly $500,000 in revenue from all sources connected with Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor for the month[Read More…]
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