Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 plans to apply for Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Relief Grant, a state program designed to provide property tax relief to local taxpayers while helping school districts offset lost revenue. The grant was discussed during the District 233 Board of Education meeting on June[Read More…]
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Smith’s 9 years brought changes to D161
Editor’s note: Dana Smith resigned his position as superintendent of District 161 to take another job. However, we included a story about his departure in our annual education retirees feature in the June 1 print edition because of his long service to the district. Dana Smith, the outgoing District 161[Read More…]
District 161 approves breakfast, lunch price increases
The Flossmoor Elementary School District 161 Board of Education approved modest increases to student breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-27 school year as part of its consent agenda June 15. Under the approved measure, the cost of a paid lunch will increase from $3.75 to $3.85, while the price[Read More…]
06.20.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Participate in Homewood’s 4th of July Parade. Homewood is inviting floats, entertainers, marching groups, performers, businesses, community organizations and creative minds who want to be part of this historic celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. Please fill out this registration form no later than June 20. Fishing Derby. From 8 to 11[Read More…]
Mary Cantway leaves legacy of perseverence
Homewood’s oldest resident died on Monday, June 1. Supercentenarian Mary Cantway, at 111, was the fourth oldest resident in the state at the time of her death. At her 111th birthday, held by friends at Balagio Ristorante in Homewood, Cantway demurred when asked about the reason for her longevity. But[Read More…]
06.19.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present a day of celebration, culture, and community at the fifth annual Juneteenth Parade and Block Party in Flossmoor. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. featuring local groups, performers, and businesses, followed by a block[Read More…]
Community members enjoy food, live music and camaraderie at Pride Fest
Hundreds of community members, nonprofit representatives, food vendors and Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson attended Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest at Flossmoor Park in Flossmoor on the evening of Friday, June 12. Pride Fest, an annual event celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ members of the community, previously has been held at Irwin Park in[Read More…]
Homewood library board votes to go fine-free
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees voted on May 20 to change the library’s fine policy, removing fines in most cases and reducing the period before the cost of a missing book is charged to a patron. The new policy eliminates overdue fines on regular materials but does not change[Read More…]
Homewood board approves stop signs at Cedar Road and Howe Avenue
The Homewood Village Board approved the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Cedar Road and Howe Avenue at the June 9 meeting in an effort to improve traffic safety and address concerns raised by residents. According to Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman, the recommendation is to remove[Read More…]
06.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Computer Class for Adults: Powerpoint Fundamentals. Adults can get hands-on[Read More…]
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