Three local moms have organized a mother-son dance for Mother’s Day weekend with a superhero theme. Maggie Gosselin, Meredith Thetford and Crystal Garhammer got the project started. They have an inclusive notion of who counts as a mother, too, and prefer the term “mother figure.” The event will take place[Read More…]
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Young wildlife needs to be left alone during breeding season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the breeding season, IDNR representatives say well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other animals[Read More…]
Homewood Stories features five storytellers on May 15
Guests are invited to hear interesting stories delivered on Tuesday, May 15, by five storytellers at Homewood Stories. Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave., is the location for this monthly session. Food will be available starting at 6 p.m. The program opens at 7:30 p.m. Story tellers include Elyse Miller[Read More…]
Homewood Public Works requests contract for cloud-based monitoring system
The Homewood Public Works Department will have a new tool to help monitor village assets and manage work flow if the board of trustees approves a $28,500 contract with Dude Solutions of Cary, North Carolina, for a cloud-based system. According to John Schaefer, director of public works, the new system[Read More…]
The book store dream comes true: Bookie’s is coming to Homewood
When Homewood residents talk about what businesses they would like to see in town, one idea comes up consistently: a book store. It looks like that wish is about to come true. Keith Lewis, owner of Bookie’s New and Used Books in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, said he signed a lease last week[Read More…]
Major League Baseball scouts following H-F’s Zaid Walker as draft nears
Zaid Walker, the right fielder on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School baseball team, is so good that Major League Baseball scouts are at games watching his performance. What’s in their notebooks is not just his fielding record, but his focus on the game and ability to swing.
Homewood man’s life starts anew with stem cell transplant
David Matasar will celebrate his 65th birthday on Oct. 17, 2018, but he will tell you his life started over in 2017. The day after his October birthday he will be marking Year One since his stem cell transplant, part of his treatment for mantle cell lymphona cancer. Doctors “consider that[Read More…]
Fun with trains, machines at two Homewood events
Homewood will host two events featuring big machines on Saturday, May 19, its 12th annual Rail Fest and the annual Public Works Department open house. Rail Fest will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the H-F Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road and at nearby Martin Avenue Square, 18020[Read More…]
Youth group raises money for Puerto Rican family
A family in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria in 2017 will be the beneficiary of two fundraisers hosted by the newly organized St. Joseph Youth Ministry at St. Joseph Church.
Racquet club starts virtual fitness classes
First-time-ever virtual fitness classes at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club offer opportunities whether you’re an early riser, have free time in the afternoon or want to fill an open evening on your calendar.
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