Aug. 26 took on a double meaning this year as not just the 102nd anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment guaranteeing a woman’s right to vote, but also a day to call attention to the health care limitations since the Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to a[Read More…]
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8.26.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
HUNT FOR MEDIA TREASURE – Shop an interesting selections of gently used books, periodicals, movies, music and more at the Friends of the Library Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Homewood Library. SD 153 FAMILY REUNION – Families with students in Homewood School District 153 can[Read More…]
Homewood events manager departs for new position with Windy City
Anyone who has attended a Homewood festival in the past decade might have seen a woman wearing a straw-colored, narrow-brimmed fedora. Very likely she was moving fast. That was Allisa Opyd, Homewood’s events manager for the past 11 years, the energetic spirit and lead organizer of the village’s many festivals.[Read More…]
8.25.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MUMS FOR SALE – Irons Oaks Foundation offers a fall mum sale, with a variety of colors available. Orders are due by Sept. 9, and pickup is from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in Irons Oaks Vollmer Parking Lot. Visit the Irons Oaks website to place your order. TRAIL[Read More…]
Cook County to observe Racial Equity Week Sept. 12-16
Cook County’s fourth annual Racial Equity Week will be Sept. 12-16. This year’s theme, “Many People, One Goal,” reflects the breadth and depth of the county’s diverse inhabitants and the desire for a thriving, safe and just county for all. The Commission on Human Rights will participate in several Racial[Read More…]
Homewood board honors departing trustee, approves appointment of replacement
The Homewood Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Julie Willis to a seat on the board at the regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23. She fills the spot vacated by Karen Washington who resigned Aug. 12. Willis is an attorney in the Cook County Public Defender’s office. She and her[Read More…]
Add trees at lower cost: Treeshare returns to Homewood Farmers Market in September
The Homewood Tree Committee and the Department of Public Works invites Homewood residents to purchase discounted trees at the Homewood Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., on Martin Square, between Chestnut and Ridge Roads in downtown Homewood. Approximately 60 trees will be available to[Read More…]
8.24.22 | What You Need to Know Today
BOOHOO BREAKFAST – Homewood PTA invites parents of kids in pre-k through second grades to the Boohoo Breakfast. Shake off back-to-school tears and learn about ways to get involved in the school district community. Coffee, doughnuts, bagels and tissues will be provided. 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Willow Park.[Read More…]
Nov. 8 referendum aims to help Homewood District 153 meet three goals
The District 153 school board will be able to accomplish three major goals should it win voter approval for the Nov. 8 tax referendum: setting a solid revenue stream, improving aging school buildings and establishing a cash cushion to help keep the district’s finances on an even keel. Approving the[Read More…]
8.23.22 | What You Need to Know Today
NATURE PHOTO CONTEST – Submit your best nature photo taken at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve for a chance to have it included in the preserve’s 2023 calendar. Entrants can submit photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs and other animals, and unidentifiable people. The contest closes at midnight Sept. 6. YOUTH[Read More…]
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