THE WEEK > NOTE: The location of the NAACP meeting on Calumet Country Club redevelopment has been moved to the American Legion Hall, 17034 Page Ave. Homewood train station east access closed. Access to Amtrak and Metra boarding platforms will be closed for renovation from Harwood Avenue on the east side[Read More…]
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H-F Ice Arena rebirth marked with grand opening celebration
There was a big red ribbon blocking the entrance to the H-F Ice Arena on Sunday, March 12, so Liam Peterson, 11, of Homewood, helped out with the ceremony to mark the resurrection of the facility, standing alongside Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners President Brent Bachus, bearing witness to the[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Alex Bosch, D153
Age: 53Education: B.A. and M.B.A.Job/role: Northwestern University – Director, Business OperationsFamily: Married and I have three children. Issues: Goals:
Flossmoor approves contracts to fill 6.93 miles of roadway cracks, install public works fence
Flossmoor is gearing up for projects as the winter weather starts to break, with asphalt crack repairs and a new public works security fence soon on the way. The Flossmoor Village Board voted unanimously Monday, March 6, to award a $76,862 contract to Denler Inc. for the village’s fiscal year[Read More…]
Obituary: James R. Wright
James R. Wright, March 10, 2023, age 63, lifelong resident of Homewood. Beloved son of the late Richard O. Wright Sr. and the late Lauretta R. Wright nee La Ponte. Loving brother of Michael F. (Kathleen) Wright, Kathleen A. (Andrew) Sabo, Richard O. Wright Jr., Nancy Jo (Steven) Dubetz and[Read More…]
Parks administrators lay out plans in next budget
The wish list for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District includes new play equipment for Heritage Park in Homewood; improvements to the Irwin Center in Homewood; installing a ramp for accessibility at Park Place in Flossmoor; tennis court improvements at Flossmoor Hills and Pheasant Trails in Flossmoor; and purchasing a truck for[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools spend $94k on new AC units
The Flossmoor School District 161 board voted 6-1 to purchase four Trane brand rooftop air conditioning units at its Feb. 20 meeting. Board member David Linnear cast the sole dissenting vote. Associate superintendent Fran LaBella said the administration’s recommendation was to buy the Trane units, after analyzing three bids. One[Read More…]
3.10.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SEED STARTING SATURDAYS – Homewood Green Thumb Saturdays presents Seed Starting, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Village of Homewood. Learn how to start your garden inexpensively from seeds for a wider array of plants. WHAT’S IN THE WATER – Friends from Forest Preserves of Cook County will join Homewood Science Center[Read More…]
‘All Skate’ at the H-F Ice Arena: A disaster gives new life to community rink
The H-F Ice Arena is back in business. The $6.8 million renovation work is complete. The grand reopening is scheduled for Sunday, March 12. Disaster struck at the ice arena, one of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s major attractions, in November 2021 after the ice-making system failed. The park board immediately[Read More…]
3.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR – Older residents can enjoy Senior Social Hour at 1 p.m. Friday in the Homewood Library Meeting Room. The event promises fun activities and socializing. Light refreshments will be served. Register online. FLOSSMOOR VEHICLE STICKERS – Due to supply issues, there was a delay in the sale[Read More…]
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