The Thanksgiving celebration started Friday for Willow School second graders who had their own style of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, complete with marching band. Teachers Christen Vazquez and Lisa Wendt had their second grade students read the story of how the original giant balloons came to be and were added[Read More…]
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The Weeks | Nov. 20
DEMOCRACY WATCH Engaging the community with development projectsHomewood and Flossmoor regularly have new development projects that are at various stages of the process, from planning to permits to construction. Large projects often generate significant concern among residents, even organized opposition, but even smaller projects often provoke questions and reservations. Development[Read More…]
District 233 school board extends contracts for H-F superintendent, principal
The District 233 school board voted to extend the contracts for Homewood-Flossmoor High School Superintendent Scott Wakeley through June 30, 2027, and Principal Clinton Alexander through June 30, 2026. All seven board members agreed to the terms of Wakeley’s contract. Board members Nathan Legardy, Cynthia Turnquest, Pam Jackson, Debbie Berman[Read More…]
Katz Milanec in Homewood holds annual food, coat drive
Leading up to the winter holidays, accounting firm Katz Milanec is hosting a food and coat drive, offering individuals and businesses the chance to participate in an event designed to give back to the local community. Katz Milanec is collecting non-perishable food items and coats in good condition at 18141[Read More…]
H-F High property owners have received $12.13 million in tax relief
Real estate taxes for District 233 property owners have been reduced by $12.13 million over the last four years thanks to the school board’s efforts at property tax relief. Bloom Township School Treasurer Bob Grossi said while school districts are required to abate taxes under the rules of the Property[Read More…]
Listening party at Melody Mart on Saturday celebrates new Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album release
Fans of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will have an opportunity to get a preview Saturday, Nov. 19, of the new live album from the group’s 1997 marathon month of concerts in San Francisco. A listening party organized by Homewood resident Kevin Crabtree will be hosted from[Read More…]
11.18.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
THAT’S SO FETCH! – Shop a curated selection of more than 60 artists and creators at the Fetching Market Holiday. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ravisloe Country Club. UKRAINE BALLET PERFORMANCE – Start your holiday celebrations with a performance of “The Nutcracker”[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve $850,000 in startup assistance for Stoney Point Grill
The owner of Stoney Point Grill told the Homewood Board of Trustees on Oct. 25 that the restaurant, which will anchor the Hartford Building under construction in downtown Homewood, could bring 30 to 40 jobs to town. James Burke said he has owned Stoney Point Grill in Mokena for 17[Read More…]
‘The Christmas Schooner’ musical performed in December by The Drama Group
“The Christmas Schooner,” a musical about Christmas traditions and family, will be presented over two December weekends by The Drama Group of Chicago Heights. The program, meant for an audience of all ages, tells the story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family that risked their lives to[Read More…]
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