The Homewood Village Board approved the sale agreement for $15,000 with Munir Bawadi, the new owner of the former Delanoe’s Pizza, 18155 Dixie Highway, at the Oct. 28 meeting. The board selected Bawadi’s proposal at the Aug. 26 meeting after receiving three submissions in response to the village’s solicitation for[Read More…]
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D161 discusses budget scenarios and construction plans
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education is reviewing various budget scenarios that will impact taxpayers. The tentative budget is scheduled for approval in November, but a key discussion point centers on property tax options for 2025, particularly Property Tax Relief Grants (PTRG). As the district navigates the end of[Read More…]
Homewood board approves $120K emergency repair to sanitary lift station
The Homewood Village Board approved a $120,602 expense to repair pumps that failed after Sanitary Life Station No. 9 lost power in September causing sewage overflow. The budget amendment was reviewed at the Oct. 28 meeting. Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman said the flooding on Sept. 8 was traced[Read More…]
Seniors marvel at H-F High’s improvements during tour
Positive comments were heard throughout the morning on Friday, Oct. 24, during the annual senior citizens breakfast and open house at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Because there was no school that day, H-F administrators got to show off the school’s newest space. The breakfast was hosted in the Science Wing’s two-story[Read More…]
11.01.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Fall Back. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Time to turn clocks back an hour and check smoke detector batteries. Pumpkin Smash. Keep your jack o’ lanterns out of the landfill by bringing them to the annual pumpkin smash event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote[Read More…]
Judges rule SNAP benefits must continue for now
Two federal judges ruled on Friday, Oct. 31, that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program must be funded, at least partially, in November. The rulings came one day before program benefits were expected to cease because of the federal government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island said the government[Read More…]
10.31.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 31 Tea with the Commissioner. Constituents can visit with 6th District County Commissioner Donna Miller from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Maison des Fleurs, 1916 Ridge Road in Homewood. Costumes welcome. RSVP here. Village of Homewood Trick or Treat. Homewood staff will be handing out full-sized candy bars to trick-or-treaters who[Read More…]
Food pantries brace for impact of SNAP disruption from government shutdown
Local food pantries are bracing for a tsunami of people suddenly needing their services. The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 appears likely to disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving nearly 42 million Americans and 1.9 million Illinoians without food assistance. Locally, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, based[Read More…]
H-F park board begins first step for green roof initiative
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board took the first step Tuesday, Oct. 21, to go green, install a new roof and reduce utility costs by having solar panels installed at the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W 183rd St. in Homewood. The park district currently pays 0.130 kWh (kilowatt hour). If the[Read More…]
Plans for Homewood Auditorium conversion to performing arts center presented at board meeting
The Homewood Village Board got its first look at the proposed 500-seat Homewood Performing Arts Center. The renovation plan for the Homewood Auditorium was presented at the Oct. 28 board meeting by Mike Matthys, principal at Linden Group Architects, who displayed visuals of what the auditorium would look like after[Read More…]
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