COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, and ICU bed availability continues to rise, so Gov. J.B. Pritzker confirmed on Friday, Feb. 25, that the Illinois indoor mask requirement will end Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m. Since the Pritzker announced on Feb. 9 the plan to lift the indoor[Read More…]
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Here First | Feb. 25
New business coming to former Office Max location. H-F wrestlers rule. Mask rules ease. Homewood Indoor Farmers Market returns Saturday.
2/25/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET – Homewood Indoor Farmers Market begins Saturday. From 8 a.m. to noon, visit the Marie Irwin Center to shop for fruits, veggies, handcrafted items, and more. Also enjoy live music and crafts. WALK THE FREEDOM TRAIL – Tread historic ground as Sand Ridge Nature Center hosts a[Read More…]
2/24/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
NO COOK NIGHT FOR COLLEGE – Support scholarships for local young people by dining at Flossmoor Station Brewery from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. At the No Cook Night for Homewood Flossmoor Parents Association, 15% of proceeds go to the HFPA Scholarship Fund. Be sure to mention it to your[Read More…]
The Little Mermaid Jr. at James Hart School Thursday and Friday
The cast of Mermaid is ready to entertain audiences Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25, at James Hart School. (Provided photo) Students at James Hart School will present the musical “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25, at the school, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
2/23/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PRINCE CHARMING DANCE – Moms, grandmothers and aunts can take their favorite little guys ages 3 to 13 to the Prince Charming Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at H-F Sports Complex. Dance, play games, eat snacks and purchase professional photos. Register with H-F Park District[Read More…]
Donna Brumfield uses storytelling for racial healing and reconciliation
Donna Brumfield is a south suburban resident with 20 years’ worth of experience focusing on racial healing and understanding as CEO of Smith-Brumfield Communications. She has cultivated diversity in workspaces and daily interactions through designing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion education, training and programming. Her work spans educational, corporate and community[Read More…]
2/22/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
BUILDING BUY AT BOARD MEETING – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight, with an agenda that includes an agreement to buy the property at 1221 175th Street. Listen to the meeting online or by phone via Zoom. (312) 626-6799, meeting I.D. 980 4907 6232, password 830183. Find the[Read More…]
District 233 gets top ratings for financial position
The District 233 financial picture have earned top ratings. Two recent reviews show that the school board’s management of Homewood-Flossmoor High’s finances continue to earn a AA+ rating from Standard & Poors, a credit rating agency, and an outstanding score of 3.9 out of 4.0 on a financial review by[Read More…]
Economic development, ambulance fee measures on Homewood board agenda
Homewood trustees will have two economic development measures on their agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 22, including using sales tax to provide incentives to Ford of Homewood and purchasing a vacant building on 175th Street. Trustees also will consider amending its ambulance fees as part of a state program that would[Read More…]
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