HOMEWOOD TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTS — The village announced Wednesday that it is working on a report documenting property damage from the July 15 tornado to explore whether the area is eligible for FEMA public assistance. Residents can help by completing an online form. Officials note that completing this form does not guarantee that[Read More…]
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D161 appoints two new assistant principals
In July, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education appointed two new assistant principals. Deborah Dunwoody will assume the role at Western Avenue School, and Nora Dandurand will be the newest administrator at Parker Junior High. According to press releases from the district office, “assistant principal responsibilities will include[Read More…]
H-F’s Heard picks NC State
For Bryce Heard, it comes down to family. That’s why the Homewood-Flossmoor hooper picked North Carolina State for his basketball and academic future. Heard announced the commitment with an emotional speech while surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches Wednesday, July 24, in the school’s newly-renovated gym. “The people behind[Read More…]
7.24.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
TOUR OF THE STARS — The Peoria Riverfront Museum will visit Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m. with its portable planetarium for a one-hour guided tour among the stars. Registration is required for this free, limited-space event. Click here to register. MUCCA PAZZA — The quirky and eclectic band[Read More…]
Treasurer to refund $22 million in overpaid property taxes
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year. “For many senior citizens and others, the value of tax breaks known as exemptions is greater than the amount of property taxes they[Read More…]
Kaegi, Davis address south suburban property tax woes
Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld set the stage for a town hall meeting at the Homewood Auditorium on Saturday, July 20, with an observation that proved to be shared by many of the more than 200 area residents in attendance. “Like many of you, my home’s assessed value rose 52% and[Read More…]
7.23.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
STORM CLEANUP — Homewood and Flossmoor have public works crews picking up storm debris from parkways. Homewood officials recommend residents have all debris on the parkway this morning. Crews will be going through neighborhoods but won’t return for a second round. This cleanup is not intended for landscaping debris, old vegetation[Read More…]
Lights are back on as tornado clean up continues in H-F
After a week without power, residents in Homewood’s Southgate neighborhood were feeling relief as lights came back on in most homes by Friday evening. The outage was the result of the EF-1 tornado that passed through Flossmoor, Homewood and Thornton on Monday, July 15. The Village of Homewood helped with[Read More…]
Trail Mix Productions is expanding the local music scene with Trail Mix Presents
Trail Mix Productions is expanding its role in the local music scene beyond its original Trail Mix Concert Series by acting as a matchmaker between acoustic musicians and local venues hosting concerts dubbed as “Trail Mix Presents.” Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery is hosting Trail Mix Presents concerts on the patio[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 21: Storm stories, New Homewood TIF, Homewood bond issue, public parking signs, lighting projects, event-ful Saturday
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.[Read More…]
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