Homewood trustees are expected to vote on a nearly $1.8 million bond issue at the regular board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. If approved, the money would be used to fund a range of capital expenses and improvements. The board held a public hearing on the plan at its[Read More…]
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Flossmoor incurs additional storm sewer cleaning costs
Flossmoor trustees will be asked at their meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to ratify additional costs incurred during a storm sewer cleaning and televising project in several flood-prone areas. The meeting has been moved from Monday to Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday. Public Works Director[Read More…]
State Sen. Joyce urges residents to drive sober this Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is echoing law enforcement to spread the word of the dangers of drinking and driving. “There is no excuse to drive under the influence,” Joyce said. “This Labor Day holiday, and every day, I would encourage you to think twice before[Read More…]
Members back to exercising at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club has been seeing a steady stream of people in the pool, in spin classes and taking advantage of the cardiovascular equipment and track. Eileen Rohrer, club manager, told H-F Park District commissioners the average daily attendance is 130 people. The club, at[Read More…]
Utilities extend moratorium on residential disconnections
On Wednesday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced that several of the state’s regulated electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities have voluntarily agreed to extend the moratorium on disconnections for residential customers. The following companies have agreed to extend the moratorium on disconnections for residential customers until Sept. 30:[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza persists through the pandemic
Irons Oaks photo contest accepting submissions
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting a photo contest for those who capture the beauty of Irons Oaks, the nature center at Western Avenue and Vollmer Road. Walk the paths, discover the diverse wildlife and habitats or the challenge of the ropes course. Photographers will find much to photograph across[Read More…]
Huge machine grinds up remaining debris from Flossmoor windstorm
After grinding, mulch was deposited into a new pile at the Flossmoor Public Works facility. (Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood library adds service hours to schedule
The Homewood Public Library is extending service hours for materials pick-up service to regular business hours. The library, 17917 Dixie Highway, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Sept. 13. Patrons[Read More…]
Property tax exemptions deadline is Sept. 11
Homeowners in Cook County have until Friday, Sept. 11, to apply for missing property tax exemptions on their 2019 second-installment property tax bills. By meeting this deadline, homeowners can receive corrected property tax bills by mail before the Oct. 1 deadline to pay without incurring penalties and interest. The Cook[Read More…]
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