Homewood residents over the age of 60 can request the Homewood Fire Department install free concealed battery smoke alarms as part of the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation program. Smoke alarms will be given on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 1. This program is meant for those who don’t[Read More…]
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Flossmoor youth baseball keeps opening day traditions alive
Carlo Gozzi, president of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball, ended his opening day remarks Saturday, April 22, urging players and families to “bring back the ’90s,” a pitch for embracing community and setting aside the disunity often found on social media these days. The season-opening traditions of the organization certainly conjure[Read More…]
Expert says research points to value of STEM with youngest children
Beth Van Meeteran shared her expertise on the benefits of implementing STEM and literacy integration in early childhood to an overflow crowd at the Homewood Science Center on Thursday, April 20. Van Meeteran, an early childhood educator for 24 years with a research focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and[Read More…]
GSU administration, faculty finalize new 3-year contract
After months of negotiations, unionized faculty and staff at Governors State University have a new three-year contract, but not without a bit of acrimony. Members of the University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100, GSU Chapter voted to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement for the years 2022-2025. The union members[Read More…]
4.28.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY – Bookie’s celebrates the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day starting at noon Saturday. Visit the Homewood store for customer exclusives and raffles. HEAR THE CHOIR SING SPRING – Enjoy sounds of the season with the Bel Canto Spring Choir Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday at Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
4.27.23 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD CLEAN-UP DAY – Noon today is the deadline to register for Homewood’s Clean Up Day on Saturday. Volunteers will work from 8:30 a.m. to noon to clean up Homewood streets, neighborhoods and downtown area. After the event, volunteers will have a hot dog lunch at Public Works, 17755 Ashland[Read More…]
H-F administrators awarded merit pay
The District 233 school board approved merit pay for top administrators at the April 11 board meeting. Superintendent Scott Wakeley, who recommended the payments, said they are “about plus-plus” in recognition of the work administrators do throughout the school year that is above and beyond regular duties. “I am very[Read More…]
Bergstein’s Deli is moving from Chicago Heights to Homewood
Bergstein’s NY Deli & Sandwich Shop, a family owned, New York-style Jewish deli serving sandwiches, soups, salads and other delicacies on the northern end of Chicago Heights, will move to downtown Homewood, likely sometime in September or October. Bergstein’s Deli will be at 18064 Martin Avenue, the former location of[Read More…]
H-F board considering cost reductions to proposed science wing
The District 233 Finance Committee is considering its options for reducing costs on the proposed science wing on the South Building at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposed addition was first presented to the board in spring 2022. During spring and summer, construction costs skyrocketed and were impacted by supply chain[Read More…]
4.26.23 | What You Need to Know Today
TACOS AND BURRITOS FOR STUDENTS – Dine in or carry out food from El Cortez Restaurant, 18250 S. Cicero Ave., from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today to support Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor. The restaurant will donate a percentage of sales from the entire day to IJP.[Read More…]
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