The District 153 school board adopted its 2024 balanced budget of $31.87 million at its Sept. 18 meeting. Chief School Business Official Eric Trimberger told the board that he was working from last year’s property assessment numbers, so the board may see changes in revenue by the end of 2023.[Read More…]
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Wright bequest to benefit Homewood re-forestration
Homewood has received a second bequest from the late Jim Wright, who died in March. The first was the donation of his vintage fire chief’s car in July, and at the Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 12, Mayor Rich Hofeld announced a second gift. Hofeld said he had received a letter that afternoon[Read More…]
9.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The board plans to discuss lighting and sound issues in the downtown area. DISTRICT 233 BOARD — The board will hold a special meeting in closed session at 6 p.m. to discuss[Read More…]
Anjel’s Boutique marks 10th anniversary
Over the past 10 years, Towanna Walker and Showanna Butler, the mother-daughter team that owns Anjel’s Boutique have relied on faith, patience and keeping everyone’s style needs in mind. “Ten years is a milestone, and it’s a wild journey,” said Walker, celebrating the boutique’s upcoming 10th anniversary. The store[Read More…]
9.18.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DISTRICT 153 BOARD OF EDUCATION — The board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. Find the agenda here. FLOSSMOOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES — The board will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MONUMENT —[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 17: Many meetings, centenarian wisdom, Homewood Fall Fest, Spotlight Academy fundraiser
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet in closed session at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
Center for Hard to Recycle Materials gets grant to enhance recycling efforts
South Suburban College has been awarded a grant from The Recycling Partnership to further the mission of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). The Recycling Partnership is a national group focused on boosting municipal recycling. This non-governmental organization has also agreed to provide technical assistance to Cook County and SSC[Read More…]
Loulou Belle is helping organize a fall fair in Grant Park
Loulou Belle, a downtown Homewood business, is partnering with former Homewood public relations manager Rachael Jones to organize the Autumn Art and Farm Experience at Locavore Farm in Grant Park, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 21, from noon until 8 p.m. The fall festival will feature dozens of vendors, artists, workshops,[Read More…]
Obituary: Paschal (Pat) Joseph Panio
Paschal (Pat) Joseph Panio, MD, a resident of Flossmoor, IL, tragically passed away on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his beloved wife and four children. Pat was born and raised in Chicago Heights, IL where he attended Marian Catholic High School. Later, he pursued his medical studies at Loyola Stritch[Read More…]
County Commissioner Gordon issues statement on death of Hillcrest student
Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, who represents District 5, issued a statement on the shooting death of a Hillcrest High School student after a home football game Friday night, Sept. 15. “This weekend’s killing of Hillcrest teenager Marshawn Mitchell is another example that no place is safe from gun violence.[Read More…]
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