A measure to support first responders via a tax check-off passed the Illinois House on Wednesday. House Bill 4161 was sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-Chicago) and state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). “First responders put their lives on the line for our community, and we should have an easier[Read More…]
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H-F Park District starts 2022-23 budgeting process
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board got its first look at a 2022-23 budget showing revenues of $12.86 million and expenses projected at $12.63 million. Revenues are expected to go up as park activities resume after the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanks to Cook County’s reassessment of South Suburbs property in 2020.[Read More…]
Police investigate allegations of sexual abuse at Western Avenue school
Flossmoor police and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office have confirmed they are continuing to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse by a member of the Western Avenue School staff that were reported last fall. The victim’s lawyer, Mark Brown, said the abuse took place at the school over a[Read More…]
3/4/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
WORLD PI DAY – Celebrate World Pi Day, honoring the never-ending number starting 3.14, with a Pizza Pie Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 14, at the Irwin Center. The H-F Park District program for adults 55+ features pizza from Mama & Me, pies from Walt’s, trivia[Read More…]
Park board hires ice arena construction manager
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District extended a short-term contract with W.B. Olson to a full contract for the firm to act as the construction manager for the work to replace the refrigeration system at the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Pending an attorney review, the commissioners voted on[Read More…]
Preschool open house is Thursday
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Discovery Preschool, serving children ages 2, 3 and 4, will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Parents, guardians and their young ones will meet the teachers and view the[Read More…]
3/3/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
CRATE CLIMBING CHALLENGE – Feel the luck of the Irish during a crate climbing challenge at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 16. Kids ages 11 to 17 can join “Feeling Lucky” Crate Climbing, with an instructor keeping everyone safe. Fee is $20; register[Read More…]
Athletes swam, ran, cycled in H-F Racquet & Fitness Club annual triathlon
Nine athletes participated in the 13th Annual Indoor Triathlon at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 27. They swam laps in the pool, ran on the treadmills and rode the bicycle machines for an hour of cardio. The winner of the triathlon was Homewood[Read More…]
New online tool designed to help lower property tax bills (free content)
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced on March 2 that property-tax-saving exemptions for the 2021 tax year are now available online in a new, streamlined application. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves a Cook County[Read More…]
Obituary: Nancy Mae Watts | Sept. 23, 1933 — Sept. 13, 2021
Nancy Mae Watts, our matriarch, stitched family values into our bloodline for 87 years. In this feature, we honor her contribution to our lives. Ms. Watts made evident, “no one was going to take care of me and my kids. I had to get out there and work for everything[Read More…]
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