Homewood Director of Finance Dennis Bubenik presented a draft budget that starts with a surplus of more than $500,000. Bubenik outlined the budgeted expenses for trustees at the village board meeting on March 26. “There’s always a demand for more of our services. We’d all like to see a[Read More…]
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H-F cafeteria workers win salary increase
Food service workers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School ratified a new contract with their employer, Chartwells, in March. According to Nick Desideri of Service Employee International Union Local 1, the 25 union members working at H-F overwhelming approved the contract. He did not provide specific dollar amounts, but did[Read More…]
Guided migratory bird walks offered at Izaak Walton
Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, in partnership with the Thorn Creek chapter of the Audubon Society, will be offering three guided migratory bird walks at the preserve in coming weeks. Members of the Thorn Creek Audubon Society will lead small groups out into the preserve in search of migratory birds. There[Read More…]
Power plant developer pulls the plug on Glenwood project
[Updated at 9:55 a.m. Saturday] Oak Meadow Energy LLC has notified Glenwood officials that it will no longer pursue the development of a controversial electricity generating plant in the village. In a letter dated Wednesday, March 27, addressed to Glenwood residents, Mayor Ronald Gardiner announced Oak Meadow’s decision and provided a[Read More…]
$14.3 million in federal health funding shared by two local agencies
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., announced three federal grants totaling $14.3 million have been awarded to care agencies in the 2nd Congressional District. Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center, based in Olympia Fields, was awarded two federal grants totaling $12.1 million and Harvey-based Family Christian Health Center was awarded[Read More…]
Homewood urges Glenwood to reconsider power plant approval
Homewood trustees approved a resolution formally opposing a proposed power plant in Glenwood. The Homewood resolution, approved at the March 26 village board meeting, urges municipal officials and other authorities in Glenwood to reconsider allowing construction of the plant. Mayor Richard Hofeld said a copy was sent to the office of[Read More…]
Sportsmanship Team Award goes to H-F Vikings hockey team
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School hockey team will receive the Team Award for sportsmanship at the Illinois High School Hockey League banquet on Saturday, March 30.
Homewood joins Greenest Region Compact
Homewood joined over 100 towns and government organizations in an agreement meant to promote environmental responsibility in the Chicago metropolitan area. The Greenest Region Compact is an agreement through the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus that aims to promote sustainability in Chicagoland through 49 goals designed to “guide municipal action, support mayors in their[Read More…]
Helping hands make special gifts for hospice patients
A gift of caring goes a long way for someone with a serious illness, said Homewood’s Christine Rechsteiner, volunteer coordinators with Journey Care. She has been coordinating volunteer efforts that have brought joy to hundreds of patients.
Marty Will named NWHL Coach of the Year
Marty Will of Homewood was named Coach of the Year by the Northwest Hockey League in February. Will coaches the Squirts team within the seven-team HF Vikings hockey club.
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