Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld cut the grand opening ribbon to a new water supply facility in Thornton on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Within two weeks, the village will be receiving all of its water supply from Hammond through Chicago Heights after 40 years of buying water from Chicago through Harvey. It[Read More…]
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9.23.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MIDDLE SCHOOL ECOLOGY PROGRAM – Today is the deadline to apply for the Homewood Science Center Middle School Conservation Ecology Internship. Students in sixth through eighth grades will meet Saturdays at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. Complete a brief application at the HSC website. ALBUM LISTENING SESSION – Conservatory Vintage &[Read More…]
Pandemic pivot turns permanent at Redbird Cafe
Before March 2020, Redbird Cafe was a full-service restaurant where people would linger at decorative tables with a mug of coffee and a breakfast or lunch served on ceramic dishes. Then suddenly, “everything changed,” said owner Kim Nolen. “In the week or so prior to businesses and public spaces being[Read More…]
Bank Financial opens branch in Flossmoor
Bank Financial is now in Flossmoor at 2743 Flossmoor Road serving Homewood and Flossmoor residents who previously had to travel to Olympia Fields, Hazel Crest or other south suburban or Chicago branch locations. “There are a lot of customers that live in Homewood and Flossmoor,” said Quina Jackson Curtis, the[Read More…]
Former Homewood Fire Chief Raymond Presnak dies at 70
The Homewood Fire Department, the Village of Homewood, and the Homewood community are mourning the loss of former Homewood Fire Chief Raymond J. Presnak, who died on Sunday, September 18. Presnak, 70, served the Homewood Fire Department and community for more than 30 years before retiring as fire chief and[Read More…]
9.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LINE DANCING FOR ADULTS – Adults 55 and older can meet friends and get exercise at Line Dancing Classes at 10 a.m. every Monday at the Irwin Community Center in Homewood. There is a $5 fee. For more information, call the Irwin Center at (708) 957-7275. PRESCHOOL IN THE PARK[Read More…]
Homewood Florist closing up shop after 62 years
The 12- to 15-hour day and seven-day-a-week schedule will be coming to an end for Marty and Kyle Arrivo, owners of Homewood Florist. They announced their retirement and will close the store Oct. 31. The shop at 18064 Martin Ave. in downtown Homewood has been at that location for 62[Read More…]
Kathleen Daly named next executive director of the Cancer Support Center
Kathleen Daly has been named the new executive director of the Cancer Support Center. Daly succeeds Sue Armato who stepped down from the position after nine years in the top position. The Cancer Support Center board of directors said it accepted resumes from 75 people interested in the job. “In[Read More…]
Homewood marks completion of water supply project
9.20.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CHILI COOK-OFF CONTESTANTS – Get ready for Homewood’s Fall Fest on Saturday by signing up for the Chili Cook-Off. You’ll provide three gallons of your best chili for tasting by a panel of judges and Fall Fest visitors. Awards include $100, $75, and $50 for first, second and third place;[Read More…]
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