Cookies and Craft. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host crafting and cookies from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own craft or start one provided by the library. A variety of cookies will be available. This program is being sponsored by the library’s AgeOptions Senior grant, but all adults 18[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves American Dance Center’s letter of intent for potential purchase
The Homewood Village Board approved the letter of intent between the village and the American Dance Center (ADC) to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement of its building on Ridge Road at the July 22 meeting. Napoleon Haney, Homewood village manager, said prior to the ADC opening a location in[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 27: Tuskegee Airman presentation, Flossmoor streetscape update, sculpture tour (date change), reptiles at Irons Oaks, Homewood Block Party, water rates, officer races car
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Notices Flossmoor Streetscape Project Update. Construction continued on the storm sewer project last week with the sidewalk removal and the installation of a new drainage[Read More…]
Miller’s legislative proposals adopted at national county meeting
Four legislative initiatives presented by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller were adopted at the National Association of Counties annual conference in Philadelphia this month. Miller was one of 2,000 delegates at the conference. She represents Homewood on the Cook County Board. Miller asked that four legislative policy platform measures be[Read More…]
Vacancies in District 153 staff being filled
Homewood School District 153 is filling its classroom and specialists vacancies in anticipation of the first day of school Aug. 20. School districts have struggled to fill positions the past five years, but Superintendent Scott McAlister said he was “somewhat optimistic” that people are again looking at teaching for a[Read More…]
Newquist new softball coach at Marian Catholic
Ron Newquist has been named head coach of Marian Catholic High School’s softball program. Newquist has more than four decades of experience in youth athletics, including coaching softball and basketball programs in South Chicago Heights and Steger; leadership roles as president and coach of the OTYA Softball League; and athletic[Read More…]
07.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Butterfly Release in Honor of Alexis Wilson. The late Alexis Wilson’s family and friends will host the annual butterfly release in her honor starting at 5 p.m. in Irwin Park, 1800 block of Ridge Road in Homewood. Wilson was killed on July 27, 2021, by a Dolton police officer.
Homewood water bills to rise under new five-year rate plan
Correction: This story originally stated the board had approved a water rate hike. The board expressed support for one option but will vote to officially set water ratees at a future meeting. The Chronicle apologies for the error. Homewood residents will see their water bills increase by about $3.36 per[Read More…]
Burns & McDonnell hired to manage lead line replacement bids
The Homewood Village Board approved a $90,000 contract on July 22 with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell to advance the next phase of its lead service line replacement project. The firm estimates the project could cost up to $70 million over the next decade. Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager,[Read More…]
07.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction could delay trains up to 30 minutes today and Sunday. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Feast of the Goat Queen. From noon to 11 p.m. Rabid Brewing will host its annual festival at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. There will be food, music, fae costumes, artisan market, live music[Read More…]
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