Cook County, in collaboration with Elevate, announced Aug. 28 the launch of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to assist suburban Cook County residents struggling with their water bills. The $11.5 million program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was passed unanimously before the[Read More…]
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8.29.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD TREESHARE — The program will return this fall after a cicada-related hiatus in the spring. Residents will be able to purchase two trees each in the village hall parking lot, 2020 Chestnut Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Tree types, costs, and care instructions are available[Read More…]
Friends vow Homewood Stories will continue as founder battles cancer
The September Homewood Stories program has been canceled due to founder Karen O’Donnell’s ongoing fight with cancer, but supporters say the storytelling program will continue. “Karen’s all about positivity and love. We want to see this go on because it would be a shame to lose it,” said her friend[Read More…]
Homewood plans to light up downtown area
Homewood trustees approved two projects at their Aug. 13 meeting that are intended to improve the aesthetics and safety of the downtown area. One project involves installing 10 LED lights in a new alleyway created between The Hartford, 2033 Ridge Road, and Loulou Belle, 2049 Ridge Road. The lights from[Read More…]
GSU to host annual sculpture park Wine & Dine gala
The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, also known as The Nate, is holding its annual Sculpture, Wine and Dine benefit on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Nate was voted Best Sculpture Park in the nation in 2021 by USA Today, and it remains in the ranks of the country’s top sculpture parks.[Read More…]
8.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HEAT EASES— The National Weather Service is predicting the high temperature today will be merely hot, with a high of 86, as opposed to excessively hot, as Tuesday was, with a high of 98 and heat index values over 110 degrees. There is a 40% chance of rain or thunderstorms, mainly[Read More…]
Flossmoor Park celebrates 100 years with party, history
The Flossmoor Park neighborhood centennial celebration on Aug. 11 included written history on display in the FCC Community House and history written in architecture on the surrounding landscape. The story of the neighborhood was told by collaborating local historians, Jeff Hamrick, who lives on Gardner Lane, and David Martin, who[Read More…]
New celebration to follow Hidden Gem in Flossmoor Sept. 7
As part of its 100th birthday celebrations this year, the Village of Flossmoor will host a new event, Kegs & Eggs, on Saturday, Sept. 7. The party will immediately follow the running of the fifth annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Kegs & Eggs is for community members, race spectators, volunteers and runners and[Read More…]
Gypsy Fix, J’EL Skincare merge for a enhanced shopping experience
Cradled in Flossmoor’s northwest corner of Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue, is Gypsy Fix, a charming boutique, run and operated by owner Morgan Sullins. Sullins has recently added a new addition –– a merger with J’EL Skincare. This special collaboration between Gypsy Fix and J’EL Skincare, as described by Jacqueline Nelson-Elliott,[Read More…]
8.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
EXCESSIVE HEAT — The National Weather Services has issued an excessive heat warning for today. The heat will create hazardous conditions, especially for elderly people or those with health conditions that increase their sensitivity to heat. The high today is expected to be near 98, with heat index values of between[Read More…]
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