The Morton Arboretum is encouraging people to save and repurpose falling leaves to nourish their gardens this autumn. According to the Arboretum’s expert Plant Clinic advisers, leaves make great insulation, compost and enrichment for garden soil. “Decomposing leaves enrich the soil by releasing nutrients that support plant growth and strengthen[Read More…]
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10.30.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Haunted Homewood Winners. Homewood officials announced the winner’s Tuesday of the Halloween home decorating contest, which had 27 entries, double the number from last year. South of Chi Halloween Party. Thornton Distilling, 400 Margaret St. in Thornton, will host the improv group’s Halloween party starting at 7 p.m. “Come enjoy some drinks,[Read More…]
South Suburban PADS annual Pathways Home Fundraiser
South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter, or SSPADS) is hosting its 2024 Pathways Home Annual Fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 2700 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The evening is a ticketed event open to local businesses, the faith community, foundations, volunteers,[Read More…]
Families follow the trail to reap treats at annual H-F Park District event
The weather can be iffy in late October, but this year’s Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Trick or Treat Trail at Millennium Park on Oct. 26 was conducted under idyllic conditions. Families took advantage of the brilliant blue sky and mild temperatures to make the trek around the park trail, where local[Read More…]
Flossmoor Animal Hospital is expanding its kennel, grooming and veterinary services
Flossmoor Animal Hospital is expanding with an entirely new, adjacent building that will about double the size of the facility. The new area will be exclusively for pet boarding and grooming, have a separate entrance off Kedzie Avenue instead of Governors Highway and include a new waiting room. Moving boarding[Read More…]
10.29.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting Begins. Voting in person on touch-screen voting machines in the Nov. 5 election opened Oct. 21 and continues through Nov. 4. Locations and hours for suburban early voting are available here. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, 9[Read More…]
Southland Career & Technical Education Center unveils vision at community event
On Oct. 23, advocates for the Southland Career and Technical Education Center (SCTEC) held a “Lunch and Learn” event, inviting community members to learn about the center’s plans and progress. The SCTEC designers hope to provide the region’s high school and postsecondary students with a hands-on, career-focused education in aviation,[Read More…]
10.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Creepy Fun for Kids. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a Halloween activity for kids age 3 to 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Do you like shivering and giggling? This[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 27: Spooky activities, Pumpkin Smash, Cranksgiving, curling lessons
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Fire Pension Board will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. No agenda available on the village website.[Read More…]
10.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Sunday, Oct. 27 Terrifying Toxic Tour. South Suburbs for Greenspace and scientist David Zaber will lead “toxic tours” through Izaak Walton. Guides will take groups of 12 through the woods and prairie until they arrive at polluted ponds. There will be information about the science issues, civic issues, and impact on[Read More…]
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