Village board members Tuesday approved a zoning ordinance amendment limiting where day care centers can be located in Homewood. The new regulations bar or require special-use permits for child care centers in the downtown business area, a shopping center district in the far northeast portion of the village and a[Read More…]
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TALK to host second annual Trail Mix outdoor concert
The Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil (TALK) appreciates the support it’s gotten from the community for the past five years. In return, it is providing a free concert at Izaak Walton Preserve on Saturday, July 15.
Saturday golf event, scholarship drive honors 2006 H-F grad
Tee time takes on a whole new meaning at this weekend’s debut of the Marcus J. Bradshaw (MJB) Foundation Golf Classic. The event honors the memory of Marcus Bradshaw, a 2006 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He passed away from natural causes in July 2015.
Metra: New plan would address most Homewood train station problems
A plan to renovate and reshape the Homewood train station, unveiled at a public meeting Monday, was met with generally positive reviews from residents and village officials.
Chicago Heights police sued after 2016 police chase that ended in Homewood
A police chase that began in Chicago Heights and ended in Homewood last August has resulted in a lawsuit. A complaint filed with the Cook County Circuit Court last month lists 13 Chicago Heights police officers as defendants. The Leland Grove law firm filed the complaint on behalf of Flossmoor[Read More…]
Flossmoor road report raises questions on maintaining streets
Flossmoor officials consider the best street maintenance strategy after receiving report on street conditions.
Davis visits village hall, discusses state budget and local issues
State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, visited Homewood village hall on Saturday to meet with constituents during Mayor Richard Hofeld’s weekly office hours. Tawny Smith, Davis’ staff person for the 30th District, said of the handful of constituents who met with the legislator, the first question from each was about the[Read More…]
Homewood Library staffer wins national Spectrum Scholarship
Homewood Public Library paraprofessional Kelly Campos has been selected one of 61 national winners of the Spectrum Scholarship.
H-F athletics golf classic set for July 21
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Athletic Department is hosting the third annual Red & White Golf Classic on Friday, July 21, at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. Vikings are expected from across the country for this special event that features a 1 p.m. shotgun start, followed by a dinner banquet. The[Read More…]
Chevrolet of Homewood supports troops at annual BBQ event
Members of the United States Army and Marine Corps will land at Chevrolet of Homewood on Saturday, July 15, for the annual “BBQ for the Troops” event. The fundraising event for the USO takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the dealership, 18033 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]
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