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Editor’s note: This story is an updated version of one that ran on May 18. This version includes more information. Concerns about the water quality of ponds in the Izaak Walton Preserve are being addressed, but the assessment isn’t likely before the end of the year. The Homewood Village Board[Read More…]
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 recognized students and staff for academic, creative, and service accomplishments. Several eighth-grade students from Parker Junior High were recognized for participating in a Veterans Day event and the acclaimed “Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine” program, a local history curriculum developed[Read More…]
Metra Schedule. Metra trains will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Alcohol will not be allowed on any Metra train Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. Visit metra.com for additional information. Metra Delays. Trains could be delayed up to 30 minutes today and tomorrow because of track[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chicago Heights is hosting a free aquatic therapy class and informational session for those with bone and joint issues. Aquabilities is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Franciscan Health Fitness Center Chicago Heights, 100 197th Place. Before the class begins, Physical Therapist Briana[Read More…]
The Village of Homewood’s new app, Home Sweet Homewood, has been available for download to the public since April 1. According to Antonia Steinmiller, community engagement manager of Homewood, the app has reached 786 downloads by the end of April. “Our goal is to get rid of the ‘I wish[Read More…]
They call him Smoke. It’s a pretty good nickname for a sprinter. Homewood-Flossmoor sophomore Zion Morrison’s mother Senita Patton gave him the moniker. “I used to beat the kids by a lot back when I was younger,” he said. “They would say dust was behind me when I run.” Morrison[Read More…]
Saturday, May 24 GoodSpeed Anniversary Celebration. After the two regular weekly bike rides (see below) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. GoodSpeed will host guided E-bike test rides, specials on accessories and clothing, free hot dogs and soda, wheelie selfies and a 15th anniversary Ho-Flo Bike Parade from 5:30 to 6:30[Read More…]
At the annual Cook County Nature is Accessible! event, county officials announced the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs designed to improve accessibility to forest preserve spaces. Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Forest Preserves Interim General Superintendent Eileen Figel, local elected officials and[Read More…]
Families brought their young ones for an educational fun time at the Homewood Public Works from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17. The open house offered various stations for kids to explore, including a dress-up section. Kids were able to step into the shoes of workers by trying[Read More…]
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. Highlights: Garden Club. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host the monthly garden club, which is open to all, from beginner gardeners to master gardeners, from 7 to 8 p.m.
