Words have power. Through words, “We have the power to change how someone understands and sees themselves. That’s a huge power,” Aisha El-Amin told the audience at a Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters program March 19 at the Flossmoor village hall. The program marked Women’s History Month. El-Amin outlined her[Read More…]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields hosting free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting the free Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Expo on Saturday, April 12, focused on new and expectant families. Family Birth Center staff and providers will be on hand to provide information on safe sleep, prenatal care, car seat safety, breastfeeding and more. Additional health[Read More…]
03.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township candidate forum. The Lansing Journal, Harvey World Herald and H-F Chronicle will hold a candidate forum today. Questions for supervisor candidates will begin at 4 p.m. and trustee candidates will start at 5:30 p.m. Visit the Herald’s YouTube channel to watch the livestream. Gardening Club. The club meets at 7 p.m. every[Read More…]
Homewood library getting HVAC updates
When the temperature outside was over 90 degrees in summer, the Homewood Public Library wasn’t a place to go for a break from the heat. It reached over 85 degrees inside the building some days. The library board voted March 19 to spend $1.2 million to update the system and[Read More…]
Family-owned Van Sipma’s Jewelers marks 125 years of service
For five generations, the owners of Van Sipma Jewelers have helped bring happiness into people’s lives. From its founding in 1900 as Van Sipma Bros. in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood to today’s store at 2011 Ridge Road in downtown Homewood, a member of the Van Sipma family has been serving customers[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Christine Scully
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: H-F High School, 2001; U of I at Urbana-Champaign, 2005, B Architecture; U of I at Chicago, 2007, M Architecture. Employment history: Accessibility Building Code Consulting, 18 years. Previous service: 2022[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Becky Popelka
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: BA Sociology, DePaul University; MEd College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia. Employment history: I have almost 20 years experience in college admissions and currently work for Alma College as their[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Broderick Booth
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: BA-Business Mgmt, HR,MA-School Guidance & Counseling, MA.Ed-School Leadership ABD-Ed. Leadership (’25) Employment history: Currently assistant principal of Student Services at Glenbard East HS; 20 years in education as an administrator, counselor,[Read More…]
03.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Learn what teens from other countries snack on after school at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For grades 7 to 12. Registration is preferred but not required. Please list any food allergies when registering. Paper Flowers with Cricut. Welcome spring by making a[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center sets gala, casino night
The Cancer Support Center’s annual gala “Spring in Bloom” is set for April 4 at Olympia Fields Country Club. Guests are invited to be part of the evening starting at 6 p.m. with appetizers, dinner and drinks, silent auction, raffles, entertainment and casino/gambling, including $50 casino cash per ticket. Tickets[Read More…]
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