The Homewood board of trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, to allow residents to comment on the village’s 2018-19 budget. Finance Director Dennis Bubenik will present information about the $39.5 million budget. Because the village is on a two-year budget cycle, the 2018-19 budget[Read More…]
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Flossmoor traffic stop leads to arrest for bank robbery
Flossmoor police say a bank robbery may have been prevented last week when an officer stopped a car for speeding in mid-morning traffic. Patrolman Tim Filkins stopped a man who subsequently was charged in an Orland Park bank robbery.
Homewood officials to discuss possible home rule limitations at Tuesday board meeting
At an informational meeting about home rule on Thursday, Village Manager Jim Marino noted that officials are aware of the concerns residents have about the potential for increased property taxes. Home rule, if approved by voters, would give the village more power than it currently has to raise taxes and[Read More…]
Homewood meeting spells out home rule proposal
The first informational meeting on home rule for Homewood drew an estimated 80 people anxious to learn why trustees are proposing a change in the village government’s status. More than a dozen people asked questions during the meeting Nov. 9 at the Marie Irwin Community Center.
Law enforcement investigates threat to H-F High School, concludes it was a hoax
The FBI and Homewood police investigated a possible threat against Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Sunday but concluded the incident was a hoax. School will be in session as normal on Monday. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Von Mansfield and Principal Jerry Anderson said someone contacted the FBI after[Read More…]
H-F High asks community for input on expansion plans
The District 233 school board is hoping to get feedback through Nov. 17 on its survey of proposed plans for additions to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The board is considering building a black box theater for rehearsals, presentations and staging needs, and building an addition of new classrooms for fine arts.[Read More…]
H-F senior selected for 2018 All-American football team
Justin Hall Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Justin Hall has been selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Football Game Jan. 4 in Orlando, Fla. Hall plays offensive and defensive positions for the H-F Vikings football team. He is one of 100 student athletes named to the team roster.[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter seeks donations for Adopt-A-Family holiday program
South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested in participating in its annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program for victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season. The Adopt-A-Family program benefits those experiencing financial hardship as a result of their family circumstances. “They would likely[Read More…]
Edward Jones office in Flossmoor to serve as collection spot for Toys for Tots drive
Kevin Kaminski, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office at 19870[Read More…]
Crafters participation welcome
Local crafters are invited to participate in the Saturday, Dec. 9, Cookie Walk and Craft Sale at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood. Crafters can rent a table for $10 for the program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, visit the church website at[Read More…]
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