H-F SUMMER THEATRE — Homewood-Flossmoor High School Summer Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.” today at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 999 Kedzie Ave. Tickets are available on GoFan. HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here.[Read More…]
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No action taken on redevelopment of 2018 Ridge Road as late proposal emerges
An agenda item at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, June 25, would have directed staff to begin negotiations with a prospective buyer for the village-owned building at 2018-2020 Ridge Road, formerly the home of Karate Kids. None of the trustees made a motion to proceed, however, so the[Read More…]
Stars & Stripes Family Social is July 3 at Irwin Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has planned a free Stars & Stripes Family Social, an evening of fun for all ages, on Wednesday, July 3, at Irwin Park, 18120 S. Highland Ave. in Homewood. Enjoy a host of activities starting at 6:30 p.m., including spin art, a bounce house and lawn[Read More…]
Half Week | June 26: Chroniclewear for the 10th, Torch Run video, new bike helmet promotion idea, bike laws
Reporter Supporters buy Chroniclewear Whenever I walk down the street and see someone sporting the colors of their local newspaper on their clothing, I think, “There’s somebody who really knows what’s going on in their town.” Instant respect. Moderate admiration. As part of the Chronicle’s 10th anniversary celebration, we wanted[Read More…]
6.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
MARTIN SQUARE BLOCK PARTY — The first village block party goes from 6 to 10 p.m. on Martin Square between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road in downtown Homewood. Have fun with All Sing Karaoke with DJ Nate Olson. Twisted Q will be selling food and drinks. There will be a few artisan[Read More…]
Ballantrae residents welcome new sculpture to park
Ballantrae residents gathered at their neighborhood park with village officials and members of the Flossmoor Public Art Commission to mark the addition of a new sculpture, “Paradise,” a cast bronze sculpture by the late Hubert Phipps. Phillippa Leon-Thompson, chair of the village’s Community Relations Commission, served as master of ceremonies.[Read More…]
No decision yet on PE waivers for auto shop students
The District 233 school board has not yet come to a decision on 2024-25 physical education waivers for students in the automotive program. Four students in the automotive program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School spoke to the board at its May meeting asking for a positive decision on their request for[Read More…]
6.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or call 312-626-6799. Use meeting ID 980 4907 6232 and passcode 830183 to login. The board will honor retiring Public Works Director John Schaefer, consider a special use for Obsidian[Read More…]
HBA hires Allisa Opyd as first executive director
When Allysa Opyd worked a booth at the Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair on May 31, helping kids make sand art, she was on familiar ground. She served as the village’s events manager for eleven years. But this time, she was serving in a new capacity, as the Homewood[Read More…]
Cook County returns to timely property tax schedule after pandemic disruption
Cook County property tax officials announced today that second installment property tax bills for tax year 2023 will be available to property owners by July 2. The calculation and issuance of property tax bills involves a complex process coordinated among various local and county agencies and is conducted in two[Read More…]
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