Homewood took another step in laying the groundwork for a major downtown redevelopment project Tuesday when the Board of Trustees agreed to purchase the old Funk Hall building at 2049-2051 Ridge Road. The village will not own the building long, however. It has an agreement to sell the building to[Read More…]
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Volunteers Barb and Pat Nevins hoping for great turnout at Walk of Hope on Sunday
Barb and Pat Nevins of Homewood are looking forward to a fun day on Sunday, Oct. 2, when they join the volunteer ranks at the Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope. The 2016 Walk of Hope kicks off at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, at 10:30 a.m.
Flossmoor library director leaving for position in Joliet
Flossmoor Public Library Director Megan Millen has accepted a similar position in Joliet and will be leaving the library at the end of October. Millen will take over as executive director of the Joliet Public Library in November.
Search for next H-F High principal to begin within the month
The search for a new principal for Homewood-Flossmoor High School will begin within the month. District 233 board member Gerald Pauling, chairman of the Personnel Committee, said the school board will be working with a search firm that specializes in education leadership in its efforts to find the next principal. The[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve measures to help craft brewer over hurdles
With three measures approved by Homewood trustees Tuesday, Vice District is poised to begin the buildout process, and the owners hope to have the craft brewery and taproom open early in 2017. The board approved $100,000 in business incentive funding, a special use permit and a resolution of support for[Read More…]
Homewood trustees welcome new deputy police chief, honor retiring staff member
When Bill Alcott was promoted to Homewood police chief earlier this year, that left an opening for a deputy chief. At the board of trustees meeting Tuesday night, Sgt. Richard Sewell took the oath of office to fill that role. Alcott introduced Sewell to the board, providing a summary of[Read More…]
H-F Theater Department presents musical this weekend
This weekend students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present “A Year with Frog & Toad,” a whimsical musical that tells the story of two best friends throughout a fun-filled year. The production will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Mall[Read More…]
Two H-F High students selected National Merit semifinalists
Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors Katie Donermeyer and Lillian Hamer have been selected semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Homewood fire hydrants go red
The leaves will be turning red soon, but Homewood fire hydrants are way ahead of them. The new color for hydrants has caught the eyes of some residents. Public Works Director John Schaefer said the hydrants have been yellow for a long time, at least several decades.
The Nature of Art: Izaak Walton art show to highlight perspectives on nature
Area residents typically visit Izaak Walton Preserve to hike, bike and fish. In three weeks, there will be another reason to visit: the art. The preserve will host an art show, “The Nature of Art,” in Senior Hall Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and[Read More…]
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