The big ticket item on the Homewood Board of Trustees agenda for Tuesday, July 12, is the purchase of a new ambulance for $380,000. The new rig would replace a 2015 model. The board will also consider an ordinance authorizing the village to donate recovered bicycles to Restoration Ministries in[Read More…]
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Flossmoor police ask for patience as state police task force investigates shooting
The Flossmoor Police Department issued a statement Monday evening appealing to the community for patience as the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force investigates an officer-involved shooting on Sunday that took the life of a 64-year-old resident. Madeline Miller was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m. Sunday after she was[Read More…]
Woman killed in Flossmoor Sunday in officer-involved shooting (updated)
(Updated at 4:25 p.m. Monday) A woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance shortly after noon in the 1400 block of Joyce Drive in Flossmoor. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Monday morning that the victim was[Read More…]
Homewood trustees authorize possible sale of Ridge Road property; mayor provides update on Kedzie TIF
Homewood trustees authorized staff to begin a process for making the corner property at Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue available for development. Homewood trustees approved a resolution at the June 28 meeting that sets the process in motion for the building at 2052-2066 Ridge Road and 18027 Harwood Ave. to[Read More…]
Crowd gathers for solemn ceremony at the Wall That Heals
A solemn ceremony Thursday afternoon opened the Bloom Township display of The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The memorial will be on display 24 hours each day through 2 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave.[Read More…]
7.8.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
LET’S PLANT A RAIN GARDEN – Collect and filter rainwater with native plants by planting a rain garden. Learn how at the next Green Thumb Saturdays. 9:30 a.m. at Homewood Village Hall LET’S BUILD A FORT – Have you ever wanted to build a big fort with cushions and blankets[Read More…]
Rally in Homewood marks overturn of Roe
On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that asserted that abortion was a protected right. Within hours, a rally was held on Martin Square in downtown Homewood, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Organizer Addie Zwick said the rally was an opportunity[Read More…]
H-F school board votes down dress code change for midriff exposure
The District 233 school board decided a proposed change to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School dress code went a bit too far. At its June 21 meeting, board members agreed students should have full coverage to the pant/skirt line – no exposed midriff will be allowed. The change was one of[Read More…]
Ice arena expenses spiking due to rising labor costs, delays for materials
Costs for work on the H-F Ice Arena are going up as consultants find the project is being affected by delays in getting needed materials and rising labor costs. Construction management services consultants John Emser and Chris Powell of W.B. Olson Inc. shared the bad news with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
7.7.22 | What You Need to Know Today
TRAILHOUNDS ON THE MOVE – Join Trailhounds Dog Walk at 7 p.m. at Woodborough Park in Homewood. Friendly canines of all kinds and their owners 12 and older are welcome for this free on-leash walk. Socialize and be active while receiving tips about exercising with your pet. Bring water! JULY[Read More…]
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