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Phil Mason has lived in Homewood since 2018, but for more than 25 years before that he lived in Glenwood, right next door. Most of his career has been in law enforcement. He worked with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department for 26 years. After retiring, he took a job with[Read More…]
Bingo. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host bingo games with prizes for adults and seniors from 11 a.m. to noon. History of Izaak Walton Preserve. The Homewood Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, followed by a presentation from Izaak Walton Preserve[Read More…]
Older students returning to college would have greater flexibility to meet vaccine requirements under a plan advanced to the Illinois House floor by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights). “When adults choose to attend college later in life, they sometimes run into unexpected hurdles with vaccine requirements,” DeLuca said. “This[Read More…]
The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor is hosting a forum starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, for Homewood candidates in the April 1 municipal election. The program is at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The program will open with incumbent Mayor Rich Hofeld and[Read More…]
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: Associate’s Degree. Employment history: Over 20 years of experience in the legal field as an executive legal assistant and a strong foundation in professional and community service. Concierge at Sunrise Senior Living in Flossmoor since 2019. Previous service: Appointed[Read More…]
Vivian Harris-Jones has been on the Homewood Board of Trustees since 2021. She has lived in Homewood for 25 years. Her children went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. “I’m running again due to the fact that I want to keep excellence in our community,” she said. “We have economic development that[Read More…]
Last fall, local environmental activists announced that a study showed toxic substances were draining into a pond in the far northwest corner of Izaak Walton Preserve. Homewood officials posted an update on the situation Monday, March 10, noting that an assessment by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency indicates the water[Read More…]
Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at township hall, 333 E. 162nd St., South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Everett Van Til has been named a National Merit finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program selects 6,870 finalists as National Merit Scholarship winners chosen for their abilities, accomplishment and potential for success in rigorous college studies. As one of those students, Van Til is eligible for[Read More…]
Voters can cast their ballots early for the April 1 Consolidated Election starting Monday, March 17, through Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Voters will be casting votes for Flossmoor mayor and trustees; Homewood mayor and trustees; Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
