Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Monday, June 3, lauded the Illinois state legislature for passing House Bill 1377, which encourages development by creating a homestead exemption for new residential construction. Under this legislation, homes built by municipalities on tax-exempt parcels will have their taxable value gradually phased in over 10[Read More…]
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6.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD APPEARANCE COMMISSION— The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The commission will consider proposed repairs to the porch and details at the front of 18101 Martin Ave., known as the Gottschalk House. Because the house is locally designated[Read More…]
GSU lab will pay tribute to a life cut short by addiction
Trent Bartolomucci was a smart, gentle kid who loved to fish, cherished his family, and stood up for his friends. From pre-school through eighth grade, Trent attended a small, private school with the same 22 kids who did everything together, grew up together, and shared many firsts in their young[Read More…]
Park board purchases new equipment for H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
The H-F Racquet and Fitness Club is getting 15 new pieces of equipment. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners agreed May 21 to spend $29,334 with PURE Fitness Innovations of Peoria, Illinois, for weight machines and a recumbent bike. Club Manager Michelle Artis was able to find the certified[Read More…]
Homewood arborist places 2nd in state tree climbing competition, advances to regional
Homewood arborist Melanie Hamilton placed second in the Illinois Arborist Association Tree Climbing Competition on May 18 and 19 at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Hamilton, along with her Homewood colleague, arborist Katie Becker, competed against seven other women in the state-wide competition. Homewood was one of two municipal government[Read More…]
6.5.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
IMPROV CAMP — South of Chi will host at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Come play games that work on teamwork, confidence, public speaking and creative thinking with instructor Kate Wiersma. No experience necessary. Kids session will be 5 to 6 p.m., teens from 6 to 7 p.m. and adults[Read More…]
State reminds parents, caregivers to keep children safe around water
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) posted a reminder Tuesday, June 4, to parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths. In 2023, 20 Illinois children lost their lives to[Read More…]
H-F media students take top honors in competitions
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students have won five first place awards and numerous honors in state and regional media competitions. Midwest Media Educators Association MMEA presented two first place honors to H-F students. The Viking TV team winning first place honors for their efforts on the daily newscast are Oreoluwa Shodipo,[Read More…]
Retirees 2024: Nurse coordinator spent 23 years caring for kids
Kathy Knawa wore a nurse’s uniform for 18 years before transitioning into a new specialty area — school nursing. Knawa is retiring after 23 years as coordinator of District 161 nursing services. “I worked with children, and I love education. I love teaching and just being able to teach children[Read More…]
Creed II, a soul food restaurant, opens in Flossmoor Commons
Creed II, a soul food restaurant owned by Erwin and Tina McKennie, opened in Flossmoor Commons on Saturday, May 18. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, has a bar adjacent to the dining area and offers catering services. The menu includes chicken wings, pork chops, cabbage, yams, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese[Read More…]
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