Update at 10:43 p.m. Friday: Homewood Police report that Cooper the dog was found. A carjacker got away with a vehicle and a family pet during an incident in the evening of Friday, Sept. 30. At about 6 p.m., a man said he was standing outside his vehicle in the[Read More…]
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District 153 adopts budget, borrows between funds to cover late taxes
The District 153 school board adopted its $28.2-million budget for fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The district expects to have a $1.8-million operating deficit. The budget shows an increase in the state’s Evidence Based Funding of about $900,000. Cook County hasn’t yet provided the district with its property[Read More…]
Residents bring concerns about potential Calumet Country Club development to Hazel Crest board
The redevelopment of Calumet Country Club was not on the Hazel Crest board meeting agenda Tuesday, Sept. 27, but a number of area residents brought the issue forward anyway. During the public comment section of the meeting, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Hazel Crest addressed the issue, prompted by information[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Diaper Drive begins Oct. 3
One in three Illinois families struggle with diaper needs. Many parents are forced to choose between purchasing food for their family or diapers to keep their little ones clean and healthy. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields seeks to ease this crisis that impacts many parents in Chicago’s Southland. Its annual Diaper[Read More…]
2 people shot late Wednesday near 175th and Halsted
Two people went to area hospitals after a shooting incident near 175th and Halsted streets late Wednesday, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the area at about 11:40 p.m. and discovered a 21-year-old woman gunshot victim. Homewood Fire Department paramedics transported her to the hospital. Police said a second[Read More…]
9.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
SING WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS – Adults who enjoy singing can check out the brand new Bel Canto Community Choir. The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Homewood Science Center from Oct. 6 to Dec. 1. No experience is needed to join the group focused on fun singing[Read More…]
Homewood OKs preliminary liquor license request of new owner of Ridgewood Tap
The Ridgewood Tap could have a new owner soon, and on Sept. 13, the Homewood Board of Trustees voted in favor of increasing class 1 liquor licenses by one. That will allow Ridgewood owner Scott Donkel to receive one, contingent on meeting village requirements. Donkel told the board he has[Read More…]
District 233 board signs on as founding partner for Southland Career and Technical Education Center
The District 233 school board agreed to be one of the founding members of a cooperative organizing the Southland Career and Technical Education Center. Board members raised concerns about the cost, but Superintendent Scott Wakeley said this first step, approved at the Sept. 20 board meeting, is not about finances.[Read More…]
9.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
DONATIONS FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS – More than 750 asylum seekers from Central and South America have arrived in Chicago on buses from Texas since Aug. 31. St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood is serving as one of several ongoing collection sites for donations to assist the migrants. Needed items[Read More…]
District 233 gives approval to $63.8 million budget
The District 233 school board approved the $63.8 million budget for fiscal year 2023 at its Sept. 20 board meeting. The budget will cover expenses at Homewood-Flossmoor High School this year. Lawrence Cook, chief school business official, reported the overall revenues will show a slight increase of 2.72% or approximately[Read More…]
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