MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES HOMEWOOD – The VFW ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. today at Veteran’s Memorial at the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Olive Road. The James Hart School band will perform and the Homewood Police Department’s Color Guard Unit will participate in the ceremony. Harwood from near Kroner[Read More…]
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The Weeks | May 28:
THE WEEK > Memorial Day in H-FHomewood VFW Post 8077 will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park, Olive Road and Harwood Avenue. The James Hart Band will perform, Homewood Police Department’s Color Guard Unit will participate and there will be a wreath-laying ceremony. Harwood will be closed[Read More…]
Farmers’ market opens to blue skies and happy vibes
The energy generated by happy anticipation of the opening day of any event never gets old, and for the 41st time, Homewood’s Summer Farmer’s Market didn’t disappoint. It opened its 2023 season on Saturday, May 27, to perfect weather, enthusiastic shoppers, and a welcoming community vibe. Janet Hernandez of Homewood[Read More…]
Cook County board approves ordinance banning sale of flavored nicotine products
The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance amendment Thursday, May 25, banning the sale of flavored liquid nicotine products in unincorporated Cook County. The legislation, introduced by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller and supported by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and the Cook County Department of Public Health,[Read More…]
H-F team brings home first place honors at Skills USA
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School team of Charley Dieringer, Nestle Gomez and Jackson Grage won first place in the Automated Manufacturing Technology competition hosted by the SkillsUSA Illinois Career Competition Championships. More than 5,000 students from across Illinois participated in the 2023 SkillsUSA competition in Peoria in April showcasing career and[Read More…]
Parker track athletes recognized at District 161 board meeting
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education honored the Parker Junior High School state track meet participants at its May 22 meeting. The student athletes competed in the IESA state track meet on May 19 and 20 in East Peoria. The students who qualified to participate in the meet[Read More…]
Local author’s new book examines link between sports and life
Local author Tom Dobrez has released his latest book, “Root, Root, Root for the Home Teams,” which offers readers a poignant and nostalgic exploration of Chicago’s most iconic sports moments, weaving them into Dobrez’s personal experiences and life lessons. Dobrez takes readers on a journey from heartbreak to triumph, delving[Read More…]
5.26.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IT’S FINALLY FARMERS MARKET TIME – Visit the first outdoor Homewood Farmers Market of the season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Martin Square. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, bakery, cheese, nuts, craft beer, prepared foods, artisan pieces, woodwork, candles and jewelry. This week, Serendipity[Read More…]
Homewood Finance Director Dennis Bubenik retires
At his last village board meeting before retiring as Homewood finance director, Dennis Bubenik was lauded by village officials for being a steady hand on the tiller during some occasionally turbulent times. At the May 9 meeting, Village Manager Napoleon Haney provided some context for Bubenik’s 23 years at the[Read More…]
Rep. Robin Kelly backs legislation to address gun marketing
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation on Tuesday, May 23, directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the dangers posed by unfair and deceptive marketing and advertising practices conducted by the gun industry. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The Responsible[Read More…]
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