‘URINETOWN’ at H-F — According to Musical Theatre Internation, “Urinetown” is a “musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre.” The musical will be performed in the Mall Auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave., at 7[Read More…]
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Park board agrees to sell property to Flossmoor for flood control
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners agreed to sell a Heather Hill site in Flossmoor that has two tennis courts. The land will be used as part of a dry bottom detention basin to relieve flooding in the downtown area. The flood control project has become controversial in the past several months.[Read More…]
South Suburban Humane Society gala is May 11
Tickets are on sale for the South Suburban Humane Society Spotlight Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. This 35th annual fundraiser will include a signature drink created by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Tito’s silent auction and raffle donations. SSHS will be[Read More…]
4.18.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
‘URINETOWN’ at H-F — According to Musical Theatre Internation, “Urinetown” is a “musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre.” The musical will be performed in the Mall Auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave., at 7[Read More…]
H-F board rejects school bus contract renewal
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 school board rejected a bid from Kickert Bus Co. for the coming year because the company asked for a 6.25% increase which is more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase. The board vote was 6-0, with member Nathan Legardy absent, to reject the $2,687,933[Read More…]
Thornton Township residents approve financial reports, ask for better access to information
Electors at the Thornton Township annual meeting Tuesday, April 9, approved the financial reports for the 2024 fiscal year and set the date for the next annual meeting. A number of electors also urged the township administration to make the financial reports more accessible in the future. The area of[Read More…]
4.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. AQUA ZUMBA WITH GIGI — Have fun, get exercise from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the HF Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St. in Homewood. TINY TOTS YOGA — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness Studio,[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees agree to buy land for storm water detention basin
Flossmoor trustees voted on Monday, April 15, to purchase the land and tennis courts there from the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District that will be used to create a storm water detention basin as part of a project designed to reduce flooding downtown and in the Heather Hill neighborhood. The village will[Read More…]
Crowd at PSC watches astronomical dance
With necks craned and special glasses in place, a crowd of area residents and students watched the eclipse Monday, April 8, from the Scholars Garden at Prairie State College. Dawn Sterning, PSC library services manager, said the event included an opportunity to make a pinhole projector. Plus, a livestream video[Read More…]
Obituary: Don ‘Coach’ Laketa, Aug. 5, 1932 – April 11, 2024
Don “Coach” Laketa, 91, of Homewood, died April 11. Loving father of Jan (Dave Shepherd) Laketa, Donna (Pete) Catan (deceased), Kay (Bill) Oppe, Parker (Brigitte) Laketa, and Sue (Mark) Jostes. Loving grandfather to Morgan Laketa, Quinn Shepherd, Sam (Alexia) Catan, Hope (Jonathan) Portney, Lauren Oppe, Kevin (Destiny) Oppe, Jacob Oppe,[Read More…]
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