Every year, many Cook County homeowners are bombarded with letters, emails and phone calls from vendors offering to help secure property tax refunds — for a fee. But here’s the truth: You don’t need to pay anyone to get money that’s already yours. My office has $122 million in potential[Read More…]
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Focus on Safety: CMAP study offers glimpse at types of cargo in local trains
Homewood and Flossmoor were founded along existing rail lines, so train traffic has been routine for the entire history of both villages. It’s easy to take for granted the presence of train cars but not as easy to discover what kinds of materials are in them. Information on specific quantities[Read More…]
The Weeks | Aug. 24: Delanoe’s bid, Homewood sales tax discussion, new HHS president, last Choo-Choo Ride, streetscape update, bike path meeting, Meet Our Docs
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will[Read More…]
08.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Snip Society Vaccine Clinic at Fidos Landing. Low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats will be available at Fido’s Landing, 2207 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required. Call 815-630-4411.
Focus on Safety: Looking back, 2024 Matteson train derailment was a best-case scenario
Residents of Matteson heard a loud noise come from Main Street one summer morning. Shortly thereafter, police quickly evacuated a four-block area around the derailment. The fear was that the 25 cars that came off their rails while carrying various types of chemicals might pose a threat to residents. One[Read More…]
Applications open for Homewood Science Center’s Middle School Ecology Internship
Students in grades 6 through 8 who are interested in learning about local ecosystems through hands-on science exploration will find what they are looking for in the Homewood Science Center’s Middle School Ecology Internship. The deadline to register is Sept. 19. The internship sessions will be held on Saturdays for four weeks[Read More…]
08.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Back-to-School Party. Homewood School District 153 and the Village of Homewood will host a back-to-school event from 3 to 6 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. There will be big trucks, a DJ spinning kid friendly music, interactive games for all-ages, a rock climbing wall, bubbles, balloons, face painting, community[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves liquor license for village’s first standalone liquor store
The Flossmoor Village Board voted to approve a liquor license for R & J Wine and Gaming’s retail liquor store at the Aug. 18 board meeting. This would be the first standalone retail liquor store in the village. Meijer has a license to sell wine and spirits, but that’s a[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate racist graffiti
Flossmoor police responded to two locations, the Metra train station downtown and nearby Leavitt Park, early Friday, Aug. 22, after receiving reports of racist graffiti. Officers responded to the train station shortly before 5:30 a.m. and found a racist slur painted on a wall near one of the entrances. Two[Read More…]
Nesbit, H-F girls volleyball setting a foundation
Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball has homework between practices this season. New coach Nate Nesbit asked the Vikings to pick up a copy of The Champion Teammate by Jerry Lynch and John O’Sullivan. They read a chapter at home and then discuss it after practice. The book reflects what he wants H-F[Read More…]
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