South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) will hold its annual candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, to kick off a month of activities in October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event will be held at the Irwin Community Center band shell at 18120 Highland in Homewood. There will[Read More…]
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Beer businesses and liquor licenses to dominate Homewood trustees’ meeting Tuesday
Beer and business issues make up the bulk of the agenda for the Tuesday meeting of the Homewood Board of Trustees, but trustees will also consider a property purchase. Several measures on the agenda involve two craft beer companies that are planning to open breweries and tap rooms in the[Read More…]
Homewood’s Hobo Night returns Oct 8 with railroad stories and songs
The village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Homewood Rail Park at Chestnut Road and Park Ave.
Senior Information Fair Set for Oct. 3
Illinois Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) and the 80th District Senior Advisory Committee are presenting a senior information fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 3. The program at the John H. Blakey Senior Center, 1 Rebecca St. in Glenwood, is free. This program will offer current information[Read More…]
Making friends at the market
The Homewood Farmers Market is often a good place to meet old friends — or make new ones. Ella, a 4-month- old miniature dachshund, left, held by Sandra Guaccio of Homewood, was initially startled by Seamus, right, a Newfoundland/poodle mix at the market with Kurt Butzbach of Homewood, but the two then got acquainted quite[Read More…]
Holocaust victim tells H-F High students forgiveness is the ultimate remedy
Eva Mozes Kor elicited the help of students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School to create and send one million tweets on forgiveness. It is part of her ongoing efforts to encourage an understanding of how important forgiveness is in bringing peace to the world. “You can’t just stand by and let[Read More…]
Hart School baseball team gets the win
Homewood’s winning Hart School baseball team hoists the trophy for their regional win. (Provided photos) The James Hart School baseball team was victorious in the regional championship game. The Homewood team defeated Flossmoor’s Parker Junior High team 6-5. The game started Monday and was called at 5-5 in[Read More…]
H-F school board formally terminates Pitcock contract
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School school board officially terminated the contract of former principal Ryan Pitcock, despite pleas for his return. The 6-1 vote was described as confirmation of “the termination of the principal, Ryan Pitcock, by exercise of the buyout clause in his employment contract, effective June 21, 2016.” Pitcock[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees reject video gaming at Flossmoor Commons
The Flossmoor Village Board on Monday rejected proposals from video gaming eateries that wanted to set up shop in the village. The board was asked to select one of three proposals for a liquor license. That would enable the business to apply for a video gaming license and open for[Read More…]
Homewood hires consultant to help with development projects
Homewood officials have spent more than half a year laying the foundation for new redevelopment projects in the downtown area. On Tuesday, Aug. 23, one more piece was added to that foundation. Trustees approved a budget amendment for $83,750 and authorized Village President Richard Hofeld to enter into a contract[Read More…]
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