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The National Weather Service in Chicago reports that as many as 10 tornados appear to have formed as part of a strong, fast moving storm system that swept through the region late Monday, July 15. Marla Youngblood of Homewood suspects her home might have been visited briefly by one of[Read More…]
PRAIRIE AT NIGHT — Former Coyote Run golf superintendent Dave Ward will lead a walk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through the course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, highlighting the native plans along the way. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register. HOMEWOOD STORIES — Tellers Dave Santori,[Read More…]
Eighner’s Florist, a flower shop that also sells antiques, décor and gifts in downtown Homewood, changed hands on July 1. Previous owners Stan Eighner and Marge Eighner sold it to their niece Joann Sticha and her husband Bill Sticha. The business’s name will stay the same, but the new owners[Read More…]
Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, July 9, to follow the staff recommendation and choose Grace Cui’s proposal to buy 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly Karate Kids. Cui is a real estate developer and owner of the Gottschalk House on Martin Avenue. She plans to open a Mongolian barbecue restaurant in the[Read More…]
The best way to finish a long season is with a championship, and that’s exactly what the Homewood Hawks 9U team did by taking the title at the JP Sports Midwest Championships July 7 in Bettendorf, Iowa. The Hawks may get together for a little fun, like a home run[Read More…]
Property owners face an Aug. 1 due date to pay their Second Installment 2023 tax bills. Many homeowners authorize their mortgage company to pay their two annual property tax installments from an escrow account. They pay their mortgage company an amount every month to cover the cost of taxes as[Read More…]
THE WEEK > Your government Homewood District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Find the agenda here.Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here.[Read More…]
GARDEN WALK — The 12th annual Southland Community Garden Walk sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section will offer a chance to see a number of beautiful gardens in Flossmoor and one in Homewood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets for the walk can be[Read More…]
The local youth leadership nonprofit organization, You Matter 2, has achieved what its founder said was a significant milestone by receiving a $100,000 Cook County Starting Block Grant. Destiny Watson, founder and CEO of You Matter 2, announced the big news recently. “We’re thrilled,” said Watson. “This was our first[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater teacher J.R. Willard-Rose has been chosen to receive the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2024 Award of Excellence in Secondary School Theatre at is annual members meeting Aug. 3. Willard-Rose is being honored for his significant contributions of promoting quality theater at the high school level and theater[Read More…]
