The H-F Ice Arena will officially reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. The day’s events include open skating from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Skate rental is $4. Prizes will be given away during open skating hours. Kids ages 5 to[Read More…]
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Fire destroys Homewood mobile home on Friday morning
One pet cat died but no one else was hurt in a fire Friday morning that destroyed a mobile home in Eli’s Trailer Park, 861 Ridge Road in Homewood. The Homewood Fire Department received the call at 7:33 a.m., according to Deputy Chief Steve DeJong. He said the cause of[Read More…]
Parent finds special way to show thanks to Willow School teacher
Willow School teacher Angela Buhle is getting special treats from Kellogg’s thanks to a caring parent. Brian Lyons nominated Buhle, his daughter Maddison’s kindergarten teacher, in the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain “Got Your Back” bin sweepstakes honoring teachers. Lyons found the contest advertised on Facebook. Buhle was one of 150 random winners.[Read More…]
3.3.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SCIENCE CENTER CLOSED – Homewood Science Center is closed this weekend while the staff hosts the Girls STEAM SUCCESS Club STEAM Celebration private event. HSC will reopen on March 11 for regular STEM Saturday activities and a visit from Forest Preserves of Cook County. FLOSSMOOR ST. PAT’S DAY PARADE –[Read More…]
Siam Thai serves final customers after nearly 40 years in business
When Siam Thai closed its doors for the last time on Feb. 28, there were customers who actually wept. After 39 years of operating their restaurant in Matteson and then Flossmoor, owners Noi and Nate Monaikul acquired a large number of regulars – many of them becoming friends. “We had[Read More…]
Election 2023: District 233 candidates share priorities for H-F High
Six candidates vying for four seats on the District 233 school board shared information about themselves and what they hope to accomplish for Homewood-Flossmoor High School if elected to the board on April 4. Incumbents Pam Jackson, Gerald Pauling and Nathan Legardy and challengers Christopher Riedel, Charles Dieringer and Beth[Read More…]
3.2.23 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD POLICE HIRING – Homewood Police Department continues to accept applications for entry level and lateral officer positions. Applications are due Friday for entry level positions. Lateral applications will continue to remain open. See the department’s Facebook page for more information. MOBILE DMV EVENT – Get your driver’s license renewed[Read More…]
Culver’s meals benefit D153 music program
Make a date to have a meal at Culver’s on Tuesday, March 7, to support the music programs in District 153. The Parents Music Association is sponsoring a fundraiser at the local Culver’s Restaurant, 850 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The restaurant is willing to donate 10% of the purchase[Read More…]
Cook County Partners with Rebuilding Together to Launch Veteran Home Repair Program
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday, March 1, the call for applications for the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs home repair program. In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Cook County has allocated $1.25 million to complete indoor and outdoor repairs to at least 15 veteran-owned homes each[Read More…]
Not My Dad, a Homewood cover band, will perform at Thornton Distilling Co.
A well-known local band, Not My Dad, will be helping the community celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a show Friday, March 17, at Thornton Distilling Co. Not My Dad, a 7-piece cover band, performs hit songs from the 1960s to current day, with special rock song covers from the ‘80s[Read More…]
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