There weren’t enough superlatives to describe the solar eclipse on Monday. More than 400 people of all ages were at the Homewood Science Center getting ready for the moon passing in front of the sun around 1:20 p.m.
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New parking limitation set to go into effect soon for some Homewood streets
Homewood officials announced last week that enforcement of new parking limits on a number of narrow streets will go into effect in mid-September. Public works crews began Aug. 14 to install signs noting the restriction to one-side-only parking on streets that are less than 20 feet wide. An amendment to[Read More…]
Scenes from the 2017 District 161 Meet and Greet
District 161 students starting school year with chalked messages of hope
To help get the new school year in Flossmoor District 161 off to a fun start, students, parents and community members will be “chalking it up” on Wednesday, the day before classes begin.
H-F students place in AAU Junior Olympics
Competition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was over, but that didn’t mean the end to track and field for several students who raced as members of the Illinois Shockers at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAU) Junior Olympics.
Homewood trustees to consider economic development measures, mining special use permit at Tuesday meeting
The Homewood Board of Trustees will have several economic development-related measures to consider at its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. It will also consider granting a special use permit to allow Hanson Materials to conduct mining, blasting and extraction of aggregate in the quarry area just south of[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center plans ‘Eclipsapalooza’ party for Monday
The eclipse mania will continue on Monday when the Homewood Science Center opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. in preparation for the celestial event, which will begin about 11:54 a.m. in this area, and the science center has a party planned for those who want to see and learn about[Read More…]
Scam artists posing as ComEd workers target Flossmoor
The Flossmoor Police Department is warning businesses and homeowners to be aware of scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. One variation of the scam includes an individual calling a ComEd customer claiming he is a representative from ComEd. The caller informs the business or homeowner that[Read More…]
Sleep habits essential for growing children
When it comes to keeping kids healthy, sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise – especially during the school year when mental concentration is a must!
Homewood music icon William Luke dies
When Elaine Egdorf, chairwoman of the Homewood Heritage Committee, asked all former students of William Luke to raise their hands, half the people in the banquet hall at Calumet Country Club did so. The occasion was the 2014 Homewood Hall of Fame induction luncheon Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, and Luke was[Read More…]
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