HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD MEETING — The board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. FITNESS IN THE PARK — Meet tonight from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Homewood Estates Park, 18200 California Ave., for a free fitness class, Zumba with Edy. Arrive[Read More…]
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Special wish granted to Tori Maszak of Homewood
Tori Maszak of Homewood was the guest of honor at a celebratory party for the 12-year-old hosted by Make-A-Wish Illinois on Sunday, Aug. 13. “We’re celebrating this wonderful young lady,” Make-A-Wish volunteer Catherine Dixon told the audience gathered at the Irwin Center in Homewood. Make-A-Wish’s goal is fulfilling a child’s[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra season tickets on sale
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season, with its opening night concert, “Music of the Americas,” set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The first performance of the seven-concert season will feature violinist Stella Chen, who will lead on two concertos, including the world premiere of former IPO[Read More…]
Homewood library books moved to make way for carpeting
Homewood Public Library patrons will need to rely on staff for the next few weeks as books and stacks are relocated to prepare for new eco-friendly carpeting being installed starting Aug. 28 The new carpeting will be shades of gray with some accent colors. The FORT teen center will be[Read More…]
8.15.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Discovery Preschool will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Parents or guardians can meet teachers, tour the classrooms and ask questions. For more information, call 708-957-7275 or email [email protected]. DISTRICT 233 BOARD MEETING — The board[Read More…]
Rodgers takes over H-F baseball as McCarthy leaves for Lincoln-Way East
Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced this month the hiring of Marcus Rodgers as varsity baseball coach. He’ll replace John McCarthy, who left for Lincoln-Way East. Rodgers was head coach for the Chicago White Sox Amateur City Elite Program, where he won four MLB RBI World Series titles. Before that, he was[Read More…]
Local students honored in July
Five local students were named to Bradley University Dean’s List for spring 2023. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale. Bryson Robinson-Levant of Homewood was named to Augustana College’s spring semester Dean’s List. Mattison[Read More…]
Cup-in-hand kickball tournament set for Sept. 9
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has opened registration for teams interested in participating in the cup-in-hand kickball tournament set for Sept. 9. This game, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Leavitt Park in Flossmoor, is for adults 21 and older. There will be a maximum eight players per team. Games are[Read More…]
8.14.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
UNDERSTANDING ISSUES WITH HEAD, NECK CANCERS — The Cancer Support Center is hosting a virtual session from 4 to 5 p.m. today on challenges patients with head and neck cancers must deal with, including trouble swallowing and with speech. Register here. HOMEWOOD LIBRARY CARPETING PROJECT — Homewood Public Library will be getting new carpeting[Read More…]
The Weeks | Aug. 13: BMW parking, library carpeting, back-to-school, beer, roller derby, speaker delay, Wall of Honor, democracy watch
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, in the James Hart School library, 18220 Morgan St. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of[Read More…]
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