Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights announced recently an open opportunity for an area artist to create a mural for the city. The mural will be located across the street from the gallery at 1526 Otto Blvd. The project is part of an effort to bring vibrant public art to[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Board approves revised plan for new townhomes and cafe
The Flossmoor Village Board approved the revised concept plan for the Flossmoor Town Centre at the May 19 board meeting. The original concept, approved by the board in December 2024, was for a 13-unit town home development and cafe to be developed on vacant land at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road just[Read More…]
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller explores run for 2nd District seat
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced Wednesday, May 28, that she is forming an exploratory committee to run for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District in response to requests by supporters. Currently, Miller is serving her second term on the Cook County board, representing the 6th District, which includes Homewood.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health WorkingWell celebrates 20th anniversary
Franciscan Health WorkingWell this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year of offering comprehensive occupational health services to businesses and industry. Franciscan first introduced WorkingWell in June 2005 as a regional initiative. Since then, the program has grown to encompass 18 WorkingWell offices in northwest Indiana, central Indiana, western Indiana[Read More…]
Letter: Former resident laments condition of Independence Park in Homewood
My name is William Pariseau, I am a Boy Scout from Troop 237 in Frankfort Square. I used to live in Homewood. My grandparents still live in Homewood, and I go to music lessons at the Melody Mart in the downtown. I pass by the American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial Park[Read More…]
Letter: On TIFs: How they starve schools and cause taxes to rise
Through the course of the municipal campaign and over the last several years, many people have asked me about TIFs. What are they? How do they work? I hope that this will serve as a condensed (as brief as possible for such a complicated financial instrument) explanation of how TIFs[Read More…]
Robinson leads H-F girls track to state title
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of a story published May 21. This version includes information about the Vikings varsity girls track team winning state on Saturday. Mariyah Robinson came through. Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s junior sprinter won the 200-meter dash, the 400-meter dash and ran the anchor leg of[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran kids help build Girl in Lansing Little Free Pantry
By midmorning, Caty Fremouw, 8, was brushing lavender paint across a pantry panel while her older brother worked beside her. Around them, kids drilled, painted, and hauled supplies across the courtyard at Salem Lutheran Church. The plan was to finish the build, then enjoy refreshments and munchkins. On Saturday, May[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘Sylvia,’ a love triangle that includes a dog
A talking dog could steal your heart in the Drama Group’s production of “Sylvia.” When Sylvia is adopted by Greg and Kate, it puts a strain on their marriage. Greg adores the dog, but Kate sees Syliva as a kind of intruder who gets Greg’s attention. This is a play[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 25: Park West Plaza bid, Memorial Day ceremonies, holiday schedules/closures, outdoor farmers market
THE WEEK > Your government Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights Memorial Day Monday, May 26 Memorial Day in Homewood. The Wally[Read More…]
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