IDEAS FOR RACQUET & FITNESS CLUB – As leaders of the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club consider how to use underutilized space, they are asking members and non-members to provide input on ideas for new programs and activities. Attend the Community & Member Input Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m.[Read More…]
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Her Closet Boutique celebrates its 30 years in business
Her Closet Boutique, an upscale women’s clothing store that sells clothing, jewelry and handbags in Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Homewood, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. Throughout May, the boutique is having sales to commemorate the milestone. Her Closet Boutique has new clothing, but much of the clothing is sold[Read More…]
Original short play qualifies Parker students for national history competition
Two groups of students from Parker Junior High impressed the judges at a state history competition on April 22. One group honored the impact of a sports legend. The other group’s members embodied iconic film directors in a performance that won them a place in the national competition in June.[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 14: Flossmoor flood relief proposal, train station groundbreaking, teacher concerns, Bookie’s closes
THE WEEKS > Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet at[Read More…]
Groundbreaking marks official start of Homewood Metra station renovation project
Construction of a new, revitalized Homewood Metra station officially began on Thursday, May 11. When the construction is finished, the station will be more accessible, more aesthetically pleasing and have upcoming train schedules digitally displayed, officials said. Holding shovels and wearing white hardhats with the Metra logo, the ground was[Read More…]
H-F school board considering security updates
The District 233 school board is expected to approve a contract for security improvements at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at its Tuesday, May 16, board meeting. This year the district made security improvements to doors at both the North and South Buildings, installing automatic door locks that eliminated the need for[Read More…]
Bookie’s owner announces 2nd store closure; The Rock Shop to remain open
Almost five years to the day after announcing he was planning to open a branch of his Chicago book store in Homewood, Keith Lewis announced he was closing his second Homewood store. On Tuesday, May 9, Lewis posted on Facebook a notice that Bookie’s New and Used Bookstore would stop[Read More…]
County to erase more than $79M in medical debt
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Wednesday, May 10, that Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) has successfully acquired and will erase $79.2 million in medical debt for 72,989 county residents. The County has already acquired and erased over $25 million in medical debt for 45,000 county[Read More…]
James Hart School locked down briefly while police investigate bank robbery on Halsted
Homewood police responded to First Savings Bank of Hegewisch Friday afternoon to investigate a reported bank robbery, and James Hart School was temporarily locked down because of its proximity to the incident. Police responded to 18200 S. Halsted St. at 2:06 p.m. Witnesses reported the robber was wearing a face[Read More…]
5.12.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IZAAK’S MIGRATORY BIRD DAY – Fly in for Migratory Bird Day at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. You can listen to lectures, take an Audubon-guided bird walk and build a birdhouse. Kids will have fun with activities, games and hands-on projects. Also browse[Read More…]
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