WONKA PARTY — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a party tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the release of the new film, “Wonka,” for kids in third through sixth grades. There will be games, chocolate treats and a chance to find a Golden Ticket. Register here. MEN’S BASKETBALL[Read More…]
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Sweet and Thrifty 2 holds sale to help further mission of assisting troubled youth
Sweet and Thrifty2 nonprofit’s end-of-the-year fundraising event invited community members to participate in a two-day shopping extravaganza. In keeping with the event’s theme of going out with the old and in with the new, shoppers joined by paying a $5 admission fee if they were able, and if not, founder[Read More…]
Roberson, Harris team up for night 7 Kwanzaa ceremony
Evan Roberson, a sixth grader at Parker Junior High, and Flossmoor resident Leonard Harris teamed up on Jan. 1 to handle the ceremonial duties for the last night of Kwanzaa. Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor community engagement manager, introduced Evan, who was honored by Mayor Michelle Nelson and the Board of Trustees in June[Read More…]
Agency seeks volunteers for annual count of homeless people
The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County is looking for volunteers to help conduct the annual Unsheltered Point in Time Homeless Count, an attempt to count every homeless person in suburban Cook County. During a single night, Jan. 31, volunteers canvass the streets in small groups and attempt to count[Read More…]
H-F student lights kinara for 5th night of Kwanzaa
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Eva Mathis lit the kinara for the fifth night of Kwanzaa at Flossmoor Park on Dec. 30. The theme of the fifth night, Nia, represents the principle of purpose and highlights community and the restoration of culture. Mathis, surrounded by her family, has also served as the Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
1.4.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FIT BODY CHALLENGE — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a 10-week fitness challenge at 6 to 7 p.m. from Jan. 4 to March 7 at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St. in Homewood. Challengers will meet weekly for weigh-ins and participate in a total body workout[Read More…]
Brown family serves as candle lighters for 6th night of Kwanzaa
Robert Brown, left, and his family lit the kinara on the sixth night of Kwanzaa. The theme of the night was Kuumba, or creativity, which reminds people to “do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial[Read More…]
County: Opioid overdose deaths remain steady; homicides numbers go down
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office released preliminary statistics for cases it handled in 2023 that show the county is on pace to match 2022’s record for opioid overdose deaths. Homicides fell by more than 24% in Cook County from their peak in 2021, and by 14% from 2022. While[Read More…]
1.3.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
VOLUNTEER CAMP — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host an opportunity for kids 11 through 14 to give back to their community after the holidays and before returning to school. The camp provides an opportunity to explore the world of volunteerism, leadership and personal growth while having a fun and enriching[Read More…]
Homewood launches Citizen Civics Academy to foster community engagement
The Village of Homewood announced on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the creation of the Citizen Civics Academy program for Homewood residents and business owners. The six-week initiative is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the various facets of municipal operations. Classes will occur every Wednesday evening from 6[Read More…]
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