The Homewood Village Board approved a number of economic development incentives at the June 24 meeting. The village supported a Class 8 property tax renewal for the property located at 3355 183rd Street, owned by Zenah Taher. Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, said the board originally[Read More…]
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Local Architecture: Homewood architect John McPherson left his mark on South Suburbs design
Note: This story if the first of two about local architecture.Anyone who travels around Homewood, Flossmoor and Olympia Fields has almost certainly driven past buildings designed by John McPherson. But probably few people know that McPherson, based in Homewood, was an important mid-century modern architect. Art and architecture historian Alfred[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran micro-pantry opens for use
Despite a weekend heat advisory and temperatures that kept many indoors, Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood has officially launched its new community micro-pantry on Saturday, June 21. The event, hosted at the Salem church on 18324 S. Ashland Ave, celebrated its new partnership with the nonprofit Girl In Lansing (GIL)[Read More…]
State offers summer, 4th of July safety tips
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinoisans to celebrate July 4th and the start of summer 2025 safely by following proven safety guidance. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen and proper summer attire.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police Department announces deputy chief appointment
Flossmoor Chief of Police Carl Estelle announced a strategic realignment in leadership for the Flossmoor Police Department with the appointment of a new deputy chief of police. “During the past several months, initially as the director of police services then as the chief of police, I have had the opportunity[Read More…]
07.02.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Most of the meeting will be held in closed session to discuss personnel issues. Downtown Homewood Walking Tour. Village staff will lead a tour of downtown Homewood[Read More…]
Page 4: H-F represented at No Kings protests, even in Kansas
We might look back on June 14, 2025, as a tipping point. Donald Trump has a long history of transgressing norms, but he appears to have finally gone far enough to awaken mainstream America to the danger of his presidency. The No Kings day of protest on Saturday had been[Read More…]
GSU celebrates sculpture with Wright video, outdoor party
Did you know there’s a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Kankakee? Governors State University will present the documentary “An American Home: Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House,” a look at the famed house, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. The viewing is part of the celebration[Read More…]
07.01.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Choo-Choo Ride. GoodSpeed Cycle’s slow roll just riding around bike ride for all ages. Meet at the shop, 2125 W. 183rd St., at 6:30 p.m. The ride is about four miles at a leisurely pace. The ride ends at the shop around 7:30 p.m. with Dilly Bars and beers for riders.[Read More…]
José Correa’s joy, enthusiasm earn him 2025 Jarrett Rowe Award
When José Correa Jr. was announced as the 2025 recipient of the Flossmoor Baseball and Softball Jarrett Rowe Award on June 24, he received two tokens representing the honor. One was a trophy. The other was a rainbow, courtesy of a brief shower that popped up just as the ceremony[Read More…]
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