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Saturday, Sept. 24, was the last day in Homewood for Bookie’s New and Used Books. Owner Keith Lewis announced on Sept. 2 that the shop would close within days of its four-year anniversary. At the Sept. 13 Homewood trustees meeting, Stephanie Kuersten thanked Mayor Rich Hofeld and Economic Development Director Angela[Read More…]
Update at 10:43 p.m. Friday: Homewood Police report that Cooper the dog was found. A carjacker got away with a vehicle and a family pet during an incident in the evening of Friday, Sept. 30. At about 6 p.m., a man said he was standing outside his vehicle in the[Read More…]
The District 153 school board adopted its $28.2-million budget for fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The district expects to have a $1.8-million operating deficit. The budget shows an increase in the state’s Evidence Based Funding of about $900,000. Cook County hasn’t yet provided the district with its property[Read More…]
The redevelopment of Calumet Country Club was not on the Hazel Crest board meeting agenda Tuesday, Sept. 27, but a number of area residents brought the issue forward anyway. During the public comment section of the meeting, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Hazel Crest addressed the issue, prompted by information[Read More…]
One in three Illinois families struggle with diaper needs. Many parents are forced to choose between purchasing food for their family or diapers to keep their little ones clean and healthy. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields seeks to ease this crisis that impacts many parents in Chicago’s Southland. Its annual Diaper[Read More…]
Two people went to area hospitals after a shooting incident near 175th and Halsted streets late Wednesday, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the area at about 11:40 p.m. and discovered a 21-year-old woman gunshot victim. Homewood Fire Department paramedics transported her to the hospital. Police said a second[Read More…]
SING WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS – Adults who enjoy singing can check out the brand new Bel Canto Community Choir. The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Homewood Science Center from Oct. 6 to Dec. 1. No experience is needed to join the group focused on fun singing[Read More…]
The Ridgewood Tap could have a new owner soon, and on Sept. 13, the Homewood Board of Trustees voted in favor of increasing class 1 liquor licenses by one. That will allow Ridgewood owner Scott Donkel to receive one, contingent on meeting village requirements. Donkel told the board he has[Read More…]
Do you remember learning to ride a bike? You probably wobbled as you tried to pedal while finding your center of gravity, an adult diligently holding on to the bike’s seat to keep you upright. Homewood District 153 and GoodSpeed Cycles of Homewood have come up with a different way[Read More…]
The District 233 school board agreed to be one of the founding members of a cooperative organizing the Southland Career and Technical Education Center. Board members raised concerns about the cost, but Superintendent Scott Wakeley said this first step, approved at the Sept. 20 board meeting, is not about finances.[Read More…]
