Homewood police are seeking information about two daytime residential burglaries that occurred Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 in the Governors Park neighborhood. The break-ins happened in the 17600 block of Rockwell Avenue and the 2200 block of Hawthorne Road. Both burglaries occurred between late morning and early evening, according to[Read More…]
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IPO’s all-Beethoven program is Feb. 10
Guest conductor Stefan Veselka will lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) in an all-Beethoven program on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. Pianist Winston Choi, considered one of today’s most dynamic young concert artists, will join the[Read More…]
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Charges have been filed against two men in connection with a shooting and fight at the Walmart gas station at 17550 S. Halsted St. on Sunday, June 24. Shmauer Banks, 20, of Chicago, and Deldeaundraa McKinnon, 19, of Dolton, were each charged with mob action and aggravated battery in a[Read More…]
Land bank authority eyes redevelopment of three Homewood buildings
Homewood Village Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement with the South Suburban Land Bank Development Authority at their Jan. 23 meeting, setting in motion a process to redevelop three vacant properties. The board also approved variances for Freddy’s Frozen Custard, which plans to open a restaurant on Halsted Street later[Read More…]
Homewood library exhibit will help kids make sense of dollars and cents
The Homewood Public Library will be hosting a special exhibit in April to help kids ages 10 to 16 better understand how to make sound decisions when it comes to dollars and cents.
H-F Racquet Club gearing up for Indoor Triathlon March 2,3
The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club is hosting an Indoor Triathlon competition March 2 and 3 in partnership with USA Triathlon. This race will follow the USATri60 format starting with a 10-minute swim in the club’s 25-yard pool. A 10-minute transition precedes the bike leg of 30-minutes stationary bike ride[Read More…]
Flossmoor sets forums for tax increase proposal
Before voters go to the polls March 20, administrators at the Village of Flossmoor have set two informational meetings to give insights into the reasons for the proposed sales tax increase. The meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at[Read More…]
The Homewood Farmers Market is back for its winter season
Baked goods, seasonal produce, collectibles and crafts are back. The Homewood Indoor Farmers Market is about to begin its fourth season.
Registration open for Homewood and Flossmoor youth baseball and softball leagues
The first pitch of opening day is still a few months away, but youth baseball organizations and players are already gearing up for the season to start with registrations and winter workouts. Homewood Baseball and Softball hosts 10 or more divisions of baseball, softball or T-ball play. The organization is[Read More…]
Cece Belue serving on Homewood library board
Cece Belue took her seat on the Homewood Public Library’s board at the Jan. 17 meeting. Belue said she stepped forward to take on the position because “it’s an opportunity for me to serve the community in a different capacity.” She is volunteering with the District 153 PTA as fundraising chair[Read More…]
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