The village of Homewood has a deal for motorists who travel through three intersections in town. Heed a sign and save money.Last week the village installed five signs that read, “Complete Stop FREE/Rolling Stop $164.00/Your Choice.”
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Guest performers join Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for 42nd season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 42nd season will feature performances by special guest musicians. The season is set with seven concerts, with the orchestra under the direction of maestro Stilian Kirov. The season opens at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 with a “Rhapsody in Blue” program of American composers featuring pianist Xiayin Wang. [Read More…]
Tax incentive approved for cigar lounge in Homewood
A cigar lounge coming to 18237 Kedzie Avenue in Homewood had a Class 8 tax incentive approved by the village board at its August 13 meeting.
H-F students present ‘TRAP’ on Friday, Saturday
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are presenting “TRAP,” a play filled with suspense that focuses on an investigation, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17, in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave.
Chalk the Walk gives D161 students a first-day boost
Students at Flossmoor District 161 schools were greeted Thursday morning with messages of love and support as part of the annual Chalk the Walk project, an effort to help all students with a positive message for the new school year.
Homewood police provide explanation of alleged bullying incident
Homewood police issued a statement Wednesday afternoon providing an explanation about an encounter between a father and a group of teens Tuesday. According to a story by CBS Channel 2 in Chicago, the youth contacted his father and reported he was being chased by the group of teens.
Flossmoor receives financial reporting award for 41 straight years
The Village of Flossmoor has received an award for excellence in financial reporting for the 41st year in a row. Flossmoor Finance Director Scott Bordui presented a plaque to the mayor and village board on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association during an Aug. 5 meeting.
District 153 at full staff despite growing statewide teacher shortage
When physical education teacher Marge Laskero retired from Homewood School District 153 earlier this year, she told the Chronicle she had plans to stay active and maybe find some coaching jobs. The job she found? Teaching physical education at Churchill School.
Church sponsors outdoor garage sale Saturday
St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, is hosting an outdoor garage sale in its east parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Items available will include antiques, furniture, jewelry, household items, sports equipment, tools, toys, comics, CDs, DVDs, books and all sorts of other items.[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years in Homewood
Excitement and anticipation is building to a crescendo at Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood as its members prepare for a once-in-a lifetime event: the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding.
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