Fall foliage is set to peak in October this year, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County can now help visitors find the closest fall color hot spot via a new interactive web map feature. “This new filter makes it easier for folks to find fabulous fall foliage near them,” says Forest[Read More…]
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Strike Up the Band at Willow School
Willow School students lined the halls Thursday in anticipation of a special event – a marching band was coming to school! It was more than the marching band from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, because 21 Willow Band members joined in as they paraded through the halls. Music teacher Amelia Riedel had[Read More…]
Two contracts approved for HVAC work at H-F
The District 233 school board approved two contracts with Precision Control Systems to upgrade sections of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s heating and air conditioning systems. Jim Patterson, director of operations, told the board at its Oct. 17 meeting that Precision crews will work on the E-Building system that utilizes 1960s mechanical[Read More…]
10.20.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
PUMPKIN PAINTING. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a pumpkin painting session from 1 to 2 p.m. today for kids from 3 to 12 years old. Click here to register. FLOSSMOOR SEEKS VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTERS— Flossmoor is seeking volunteers to help plant trees throughout the village on Saturday. The meet up[Read More…]
Willow students try out new book vending machine
Willow School students Carter Casey and Ava Deguilio were the first to test out the school’s new vending machine Tuesday morning, Oct. 17. But the pair did not have the usual vending machine fair — no sodas, no candy. Instead, Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine gave them an array of new[Read More…]
GSU plans groundbreaking Oct. 23 for Social Justice Initiative building
Governors State University is inviting the community to the groundbreaking of a new Social Justice Initiative building on Monday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. The construction site is on University Drive across from the Paul Bunyan statue. Guests are encouraged to register on the university’s website. GSU President Cheryl Green[Read More…]
State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves from respiratory viruses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Oct. 13 urged residents to protect themselves from respiratory viruses, even though data indicates COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a low level across the state. According to the CDC’s national COVID Data Tracker, as of the week ending Sept. 30, the total number of[Read More…]
PSC hosting Halloween Family Fun Fest on Oct. 31
Prairie State College will host its annual free Halloween Family Fun Fest on Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the newly renovated atrium on the main campus at 202 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights. “We are excited to provide a safe environment for our youngest community members to[Read More…]
10.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD P&Z — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The commission will consider a special use permit request for an indoor cycling and fitness center at 18203 Dixie Highway, a parking variance for the addition of a carry-out restaurant at[Read More…]
Eclipse viewing party thrills community despite poor weather
Thick clouds covered the sky, drizzling intermittently, but that didn’t stop an excited group of science fans from watching the eclipse on Saturday. The watch party, hosted by the Homewood Public Library in partnership with the Homewood Science Center, was moved inside so everyone could view the eclipse. NASA streamed[Read More…]
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