Lorenz Appliance will close the doors of its Homewood location in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Ace Hardware in Cherry Creek is set to move into Lorenz Appliance’s location. This will make room for a Franciscan Health center. It will be at the current Ace Hardware location and fill up[Read More…]
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7.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — Advocate South Suburban Hospital will host Back- to-School Bash, a carnival-style celebration to engage hospital staff and community residents in motivating area students to excel in the upcoming school year. The free event will be open from noon to 4 p.m. today in the back[Read More…]
7.21.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
TEENPALOOZA — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Teenpalooza and Carnival tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. anyone in grades 7 thru 12. There will be carnival-type games, face-painting, music, food and prizes. Music by Six Of Spades. Registration is preferred. Visit bit.ly/3K26HP1 to register. SIDEWALK SALE —[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board enhances safety with a new stop sign near Heather Hill Elementary
The Flossmoor Village Board has taken significant steps to address traffic safety concerns near Heather Hill Elementary by approving the installation of a stop sign equipped with flashing lights at the intersection of Lawrence and Scott Crescent. The decision comes after an analysis conducted by engineering firm Baxter & Woodman[Read More…]
7.20.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
SUMMER FEST — The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest will be from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. The evening includes music with DJ Phil, summer food specialties, two drink tickets, STEM games for adults and an online auction that includes Chicago[Read More…]
H-F High well represented on Chicago Fire Unified team
Three Homewood-Flossmoor High School soccer players are competing on MLS-sponsored teams hosted by Special Olympics. Chicago’s professional soccer team, Chicago Fire, has joined with Special Olympics Illinois in hosting a Chicago Fire Unified team giving five special athletes and their six partners a chance to compete on Major League Soccer[Read More…]
Windy City Cannabis expands its space
The Windy City Cannabis dispensary in Homewood will double in size soon. The medical and recreational marijuana store at 1137 175th St. in Homewood will expand into the connected vacant space next door in the business strip. Windy City is planning to close briefly while the renovations take place. The[Read More…]
7.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
CHAMBER NIGHT — Downtown Flossmoor will be filled with music from 5 to 7:30 p.m. when members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bel Canto Community Choir perform in front of the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. COMMENT ON METRA FARES — Metra has scheduled an informational session[Read More…]
Next Trail Mix concert will feature singer and fiddle player Phoebe Hunt
The Trail Mix Concert Series will return to Izaak Walton nature preserve on Saturday, Aug. 12. It will feature Texas folk singer and fiddle player Phoebe Hunt. Adjacent Cruise, a husband-and-wife duet from Chicago, will open for her. This upcoming concert is the third Trail Mix concert this year but[Read More…]
Metra seeks public feedback on proposed 2024 fare restructuring
Metra has opened a survey and scheduled a 3 to 7 p.m. informational session for Wednesday, July 19, at Millennium Station to solicit feedback about proposed changes to its fare structure for 2024 that would reduce the number of fare zones to four from 10 and change some of the fare options available. The[Read More…]
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