The Homewood Village Board could next month approve the sale of the Triumph building, located at the intersection of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The village is soliciting bids for the property after a developer agreed to purchase it for $1. If no other bids are made for the property, the[Read More…]
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Old Gold Jewelry celebrates 40 years of ‘bringing joy’
“Oh my goodness! Where has the time gone? I started in March of 1979. How can that be 40 years already? It is so hard to believe,” said Viola Wuske, owner of the Old Gold Jewelry store in Homewood. The business has been at 18701 Dixie Highway for 25 years.[Read More…]
IPO presents Mozart concert April 27
On Saturday, April 27, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presents “From Wit to Wonder: A Mozart Celebration,” featuring Robert Chen, acclaimed violinist and concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The program, conducted by IPO Maestro Stilian Kirov, showcases the range of Mozart’s melodic gifts. The concert begins at 7:30pm at Ozinga Chapel, 6601[Read More…]
Social media threat causes lockdown at Parker JH
Administrators at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor initiated a yellow lockdown early in the morning Wednesday, April 24, after being informed of a threat against the school posted to social media. No incidents of violence have been reported. The lockdown remains in effect and will until the end of[Read More…]
Write-in candidates fall short as Kimmons, Hoag, Mitros win Flossmoor trustee seats
The race for two Flossmoor village board seats turned out much closer than anyone would have predicted three months ago. When the final votes were announced April 23, however, two incumbent trustees – Perry Hoag and James Mitros – defeated their write-in challengers, Michelle Nelson and David Bruni. [Read More…]
Water meter project nears completion with $1.7 million budget funding
A year from now, it’s likely every home in Flossmoor will have a new water meter, a change that could significantly reduce water loss in a notoriously leaky system. The new village budget, approved April 15, includes $1,726,577 for the installation of 1,895 residential water meters in Flossmoor.
Marian Catholic announces top scholars
Marian Catholic High School has announced its quarterly honor roll. The selected students achieved academic success with grade point averages of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Drama Group stages ‘Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” one of Broadway’s best comedies, will be staged by The Drama Group this weekend and the first weekend in May at the group’s Milord Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights.
PSC board votes down new signage for buildings
The Prairie State College Board of Trustees voted down a proposal to improve signage on campus that would help first responders reach a destination quickly in the event of an emergency. The proposal for signage in parking lots and on buildings on the Chicago Heights campus failed on a 3-1[Read More…]
Redevelopment closer for Triumph Building site in Homewood
Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to seek additional bidders on a project to redevelop the site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The building at 2033 Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the Triumph Building, was purchased last year by the village for the purpose[Read More…]
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