Attempting to walk to Flossmoor Montesorri School is dangerous, and nearly impossible. That was Barbara Scully’s message to the Flossmoor Village Board at the Nov. 20 meeting. “We’re trying to attract young people to Flossmoor,” said Scully, who has two grandchildren attending the Montessori school. “Young people want walkable communities.” [Read More…]
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Homewood Police Department entrance project nearly done
Village Engineer Max Massi confers Tuesday morning with the landscaping crew putting the finishing touches on the Homewood Police Department entrance. (Photos by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) The monument to the memory of Paul Buckley has a new home on the southwest corner of a courtyard in front[Read More…]
Local businesses invite shoppers for Small Business Saturday
Advocates for local businesses will have a chance to show their appreciation Saturday, Nov. 25, by starting their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday.
Homewood takes on festive look
Public works crews and members of the Homewood Beautification Committee were at work Monday, Nov. 20, getting the village ready for the holidays. Craig JaBaay with Homewood Public Works lifts a large wreath into position Monday on the west side of the 183rd Street viaduct. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F[Read More…]
Two new members join Homewood Library board
Two residents stepped forward to fill vacant seats on the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Tom Nowak and Catherine Uecker were selected from a list of candidates who applied for the two spots. They were sworn in as trustees at the Nov. 15 meeting.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is Wednesday
The faith communities of the South Suburbs will gather at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. This year the program will be at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor Road at Douglas Avenue in downtown Flossmoor. The Viking Choir will provide the vocal music.
H-F grad begins AmeriCorps service in Texas
Alexandra Ullberg, 22, of Flossmoor, recently began an 11-month term of service in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an AmeriCorps program. Ullberg, based out of the regional campus in Sacramento, is currently serving on her first project, working in Texas on Hurricane Harvey recovery. AmeriCorps NCCC is a residential[Read More…]
Home rule proposal in Homewood discussed by District 161 board
Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education members made no decision on whether to endorse a proposal for home rule status in the Village of Homewood. At the board’s Nov. 13 meeting there was no indication of what action, if any, the board will take on a possible home rule referendum.[Read More…]
ComEd grant accelerates street light replacement in Homewood
The last of the LED lights in Homewood are expected to be installed by the end of the year thanks to a grant from Commonwealth Edison that provided funds to purchase new bulbs. The village board, at its Nov. 14 meeting, approved the purchase of the last 145 LED lights[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly explains her ‘no’ vote on proposed tax reform plan
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., cast a ‘no’ vote Thursday, Nov. 16, on the Republican-sponsored tax reform plan. She said the measure will hike taxes on the middle class, automatically cut $15 million from Medicare and add $1.5 trillion to the deficit. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The following[Read More…]
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