A Hazel Crest man was charged with armed robbery after sticking up Flossmoor’s CVS store on May 18, police said Friday. Keith Crumpler, 51, of the 17000 block of Shae Drive, is also facing charges from a string of robberies in Chicago and other south suburban communities, said Tod Kamleiter, Flossmoor’s[Read More…]
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Public hearing for Homewood bond issue on June 27
Homewood village government will consider selling up to $1.9 million in bonds to finance capital projects. A public hearing will be held June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Finance Director Dennis Bubenik said the state allows non-home rule municipalities like Homewood to issue general obligation bonds no larger than 0.5 percent[Read More…]
Passion for big machines trumps bad weather
The weather apparently didn’t get the memo that Homewood had a big day of events planned for Saturday, May 20. Chilly temperatures and intermittent spurts of rain greeted people who came from Homewood and surrounding communities to enjoy a day of big machines ― Homewood Rail Fest, a PopUp Science session[Read More…]
Annual Memorial Day parade, ceremony to remember the dead, honor the living
The annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Homewood will provide an opportunity Monday, May 29, to honor local veterans who have died, and celebrate the service of today’s veterans and the patriotism of the community. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. in front of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 17951[Read More…]
Service cuts included in Metra’s proposed Electric Line schedule
Metra this week announced proposed Electric Line schedule changes that the rail agency says will improve service and attract more customers without increasing costs. The changes include service cuts, mostly on lightly used branch line trains. Also, the number of mainline trains on Saturday is being reduced. Metra says the[Read More…]
District 161 names new assistant principal at Parker
Jennifer Hartman will be the new assistant principal at Parker Junior High School. The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education unanimously voted for her appointment at Monday’s meeting.
Artists’ donations sought for SSFS benefit
A special fundraiser June 8 focusing on works by local artists will benefit South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS). Artists interested in helping can donate their works for sale. All proceeds will go to SSFS to help the agency maintain its outreach programs to those dealing with domestic violence. [Read More…]
Racquet Club gearing up for Senior Health & Fitness Day May 31
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet Club is planning a host of activities on Wednesday, May 31, to mark National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The special events at the racquet club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, will provide seniors with information through presentations; a chance to get their health[Read More…]
District 153 readies for STEM Lab at Churchill School
The District 153 school board approved spending approximately $180,000 in Title I funds to add a STEM Lab at Churchill School. The board expects to receive the money on July 1, the new budget year. The board will hire Creative Learning Systems to install the lab in Churchill’s library.[Read More…]
Homewood opts out of county minimum wage ordinance
The Homewood village board voted to buck the Cook County minimum wage hike at its May 23 meeting. In October, the Cook County Board approved a gradual minimum wage increase to $13 per hour by 2020. Further increases up to 2.5 percent based on the consumer price index would come[Read More…]
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