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Hundreds of community members, about a dozen local Black-owned businesses and student musicians from Homewood and Flossmoor schools gathered at Winston Churchill Elementary School for the annual Black History Museum Night on Thursday, Feb. 26. The halls were lined with student-made posters celebrating Black historical and contemporary figures. The event[Read More…]
Early Voting. Early voting is open in suburban Cook County now until March 16. For more information about where and how to vote, visit the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie[Read More…]
(Correction: This story was updated to recognize Judy Johnson as the coordinator of the plant sale.) A magnolia sapling secured to his back — what he describes as his “emotional support tree” — accompanied Tristan Shaw as he addressed residents at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve during this year’s Native Plant[Read More…]
Cook County officials announced Monday, March 2, that first-installment 2025 property tax bills have all been mailed by the treasurer’s office on schedule. The bills are also available online, and are due April 1. Cook County’s property tax system is among the largest and most complex in the nation. It[Read More…]
U.S. Army First Lt. Albert Azarias spent the summer of 2025 deployed to Jordan, where barrages of missiles flew overhead during a clash in June between Israel and Iran. After returning home, he was installed in December as commander of the 317th Engineer Construction Company at the Army Reserve Center[Read More…]
The profiles below were provided by the candidates. Experience: I am a trusted leader, currently serving a second term as trustee for the Village of Dolton. I hold a Master’s Degree in Political Science. I work in finance with small business to make sure that business is successful. My experience[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a temporary, month-to-month agreement allowing the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby team to continue using the Homewood Auditorium as the village prepares for upcoming renovations at the Feb. 24 meeting. Under the agreement, the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby LLC will be permitted to use the auditorium[Read More…]
What began years ago as a grassroots idea from two residents living in historic homes has evolved into a village-wide digital showcase of Flossmoor’s architectural heritage. The Village of Flossmoor recently launched an interactive historic home map through its Geographic Information System platform, allowing residents and visitors to explore a curated selection[Read More…]
THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some can be watched by livestream. Tuesday, March 3 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here.[Read More…]
Irish Music with Gavin Coyle. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an hour of Irish music starting at 1 p.m. in the meeting room.
