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SPECIAL PROJECT The murder of George Floyd in 2020 seized the attention of the world. Like people around the world, H-F residents took to the streets to protest police violence. In Homewood, at least eight rallies, marches and vigils were held within a month of Floyd’s death. Amid the social[Read More…]
During the Monday, July 17, meeting, the Flossmoor Village Board voted 5-0 to approve more than $1 million in expenditures on a service agreement and materials for the Water Meter Replacement Project. Trustee James Mitros was absent. The board approved a service agreement with Sensus Software and purchase of equipment from[Read More…]
SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY CAR WASH — Spotlight Performance Academy is holding a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon today at Willow School in Homewood, 1804 Willow Road. Cost is $5. GOTTS CHALK THE WALK — Chalk art returns to Homewood on Sunday in the 18000 block of Martin Avenue. Artists will begin work[Read More…]
Golf has continued to be the leader in revenue for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “It’s easy when you have a good product to sell,” said Tom Denklau who reported to park commissioners nearly $500,000 in revenue from all sources connected with Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor for the month[Read More…]
Lorenz Appliance will close the doors of its Homewood location in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Ace Hardware in Cherry Creek is set to move into Lorenz Appliance’s location. This will make room for a Franciscan Health center. It will be at the current Ace Hardware location and fill up[Read More…]
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — Advocate South Suburban Hospital will host Back- to-School Bash, a carnival-style celebration to engage hospital staff and community residents in motivating area students to excel in the upcoming school year. The free event will be open from noon to 4 p.m. today in the back[Read More…]
The Drama Group’s August production, the one-act musical “Once on This Island,” tells the story of a peasant girl who lives on an island and falls in love with a rich boy, but she is forced to overcome prejudice to win love. The rousing Calypso-flavored music will take you to[Read More…]
TEENPALOOZA — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Teenpalooza and Carnival tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. anyone in grades 7 thru 12. There will be carnival-type games, face-painting, music, food and prizes. Music by Six Of Spades. Registration is preferred. Visit bit.ly/3K26HP1 to register. SIDEWALK SALE —[Read More…]
Numbers aren’t quite what they were before COVID-19 for Homewood-Flossmoor Swim Club, but they’re getting there. If recent results are any indication, similar success should be on the horizon, as well. “We were out of the pool for two years,” said Chris Baker, who’s coached H-F Swim for 18 years.[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board has taken significant steps to address traffic safety concerns near Heather Hill Elementary by approving the installation of a stop sign equipped with flashing lights at the intersection of Lawrence and Scott Crescent. The decision comes after an analysis conducted by engineering firm Baxter & Woodman[Read More…]
