Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday, Oct. 5, presented a proposed $9.14 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting vital services. Preckwinkle noted that the County was able to close a[Read More…]
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Expert sees huge potential of South Suburban airport
The proposed South Suburban Airport could be a rare opportunity to develop an influential and innovative transportation hub, according to an airport expert who spoke in Hazel Crest on Monday, Sept. 25. Legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in July authorizes the state to begin seeking private partners on Jan.[Read More…]
More than 15,000 people used Lions Pool this summer
It was a very successful 72-day swim season at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lions Club Pool. Jennah Carlson, recreation supervisor, told parks commissioners at the Oct. 3 meeting that more than 15,000 people enjoyed the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. The sale of seasonal pool passes dropped to[Read More…]
10.6.2023 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
THE ADDAMS FAMILY ON STAGE — The Drama Group will present America’s kooky, spooky Addams Family on stage at 330 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, with repeat performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12, 13, and 14. Matinee[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Wall of Honor launches commemorative brick program
The Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. is launching the next phase of its fundraising efforts with a commemorative engraved brick program at the Veterans’ Wall of Honor. Proceeds from the brick sales are earmarked for possible additional construction costs as well as the installation and maintenance of bricks in the Wall[Read More…]
Page 2 | Locals agree: Slow down
In the Sept. 17 edition of our newsletter, The Weeks, and again in our October print edition, I wrote about my interview with centenarian John Gibson of Danville, grandfather of Shannon Allred of Flossmoor. One of bit of advice he had was that everyone should slow down. He’s not alone.[Read More…]
Serendipity Yoga plans pop-up shop for the holidays
Serendipity Yoga & Wellness owner Liz Smith announced Tuesday, Oct. 3, that she plans to open a pop-up shop in downtown Homewood for the holiday season. Smith told her colleagues at the Homewood Business Association meeting that she would be opening the Serendipity Shoppe at 2050 Ridge Road, formerly home[Read More…]
10.5.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HELP KEEP FLOSSMOOR GREEN — Flossmoor is seeking volunteers to help plant trees throughout the village on Saturday, Oct. 21. The meet up location is village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, at 8 a.m. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and bring work gloves and, if possible, their own transportation to reach planting sites.[Read More…]
Homewood honors Reusnow for nearly half a century of service to police department
Kenneth Reusnow left his mark on the Homewood Police Department. He retired for the second time from the Homewood Police Department on Aug. 30 after serving a total of 48 years and 10 months. When the Homewood Board of Trustees honored Reusnow at its Sept. 26 meeting, Police Chief Denise McGrath introduced[Read More…]
Faith Lutheran accepts donations for asylum seekers
This summer, Christine Cochrane, a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood, heard a seminary student talk about reaching out to people to meet their needs where they are. She said his words inspired her to work for the benefit of asylum seekers reaching the Chicago area. Cochrane has been[Read More…]
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