Don’t be frightened, the Hughes family, at 18145 Riegel Road in Homewood, is sure these are all friendly ghosts and monsters. Trick or treaters can try to get past them for the scheduled trick or treat hours of 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Members of Rotary and HBA plan informational event for Nov. 7
Have you ever ever wondered what the Homewood Rotary Club does to serve the community? Did you know the organization has donated more than $75,000 in the past three years to various projects and organizations? Are you aware of the Homewood Business Association’s efforts to promote central and surrounding businesses[Read More…]
Homewood train station renovation project now fully funded
This rendering shows how the renovated HomewoodMetra station may look. (Provided photo)
Homewood gardeners special efforts win Blue Ribbon, Beautification Awards
The Stafford House at 18520 Dundee won a Blue Ribbon Award from the Homewood Beautification Committee. (Provided photo) Gardeners in Homewood were recognized with special honors when the village’s Beautification Committee gave awards Oct. 17 for outstanding presentations. Ten homeowners won the Blue Ribbon Award for the beautiful upkeep of their[Read More…]
Saturday’s soggy weather closes viaduct
The downpour Saturday evening closed the DixieHighway viaduct in Homewood and forced driversin Flossmoor to use only one lane of theFlossmoor Road viaduct.
Sheriff announces ‘Operation Deadly Distractions’
Cook County Sheriff’s Police launched “Operation Deadly Distractions” to curb the rampant and dangerous use of cell phones by motorists, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, at a press conference with national safety experts. “Put the phone down. You are endangering yourself and everyone on the road when you[Read More…]
Local League of Women Voters chapters oppose resolutions on arming school staff
Dear Editor,The League of Women Voters of Homewood Flossmoor and the Park Forest Area oppose the arming of teachers and other staff in our community’s schools. At its annual conference this November, the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) will consider recommended resolutions regarding the issue.Resolution 1 would provide school boards[Read More…]
Parker cross country turns in historic season
Parker Junior High School cross country programposted some of the best results it has ever achievedearlier this month at the state meet in Normal.
White Pines fundraiser Oct. 29 at Portillo’s
Proceeds from Portillo’s sales on Tuesday, Oct. 29,will benefit the District 153 annual trip toWhite Pines Nature Ranch.
Business and fashion success because of doors opened by women like Elizabeth Keckley
Editor’s note: This story was provided by the Flossmoor Community Relations Committee. It is part of a series that paired local black-owned business people with their counterparts from history. This story features Brenda Livingston, owner of Maxine’s Boutique, and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a 19th century dress maker. What inspired you[Read More…]
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