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Community picnic returns with traditional family activities
The 4th of July community picnic will return this year to Izaak Walton Nature Preserve after a pandemic hiatus, but the event will reach back further than two years for its inspiration. The Family Fun Fest sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, which followed the Homewood 4th of July parade[Read More…]
Homewood Home Depot crew helps spruce up Cancer Support Center
A generous $10,000 gift and plenty of free labor helped transform spaces at the Cancer Support Center on Friday, July 1. Johnny Alva, store manager of the Homewood Home Depot, 17845 Halsted St., brought 45 volunteers with him for a day’s worth of work at the Cancer Support Center’s Homewood[Read More…]
Linda Hansen selected to new Marian Catholic High VP position
Marian Catholic High School has selected Linda Hansen as vice president of Ministry and Mission. She is the first person to hold the position and was selected from a national search. The school, a Catholic institution led by the Dominican Sisters order, places special emphasis on the education of the[Read More…]
7.2.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ROCKIN’ AT THE MARKET – Homewood musician and singer-songwriter Dolph Chaney performs at Homewood Farmers Market from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. NEW FAMILY BUSINESS – The new business Roots + Fire Water hosts its Grand Opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The mother-daughter business at 1941 Ridge[Read More…]
‘Waldo’ is coming to Homewood, bringing summer fun and boosting local shops
Where’s Waldo? This summer, you’ll be looking for him in Homewood. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 15 local businesses throughout the community during July. This year is the 10th anniversary of Find Waldo Local, a summer vacation activity designed to help[Read More…]
Illinois Family Relief Plan to begin July 1
Beginning tomorrow, the Illinois Family Relief Plan will go into effect to provide relief on grocery tax, gas tax and property taxes. The plan totals an estimated $1.83 billion in relief, including income and property tax rebates and a temporary cut in several sales taxes. The Family Relief Plan includes several tax[Read More…]
Communities hosting variety of events, concerts in July
There’s plenty happening in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities to keep everyone entertained this month. Homewood parade, picnic returnAfter a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Homewood’s popular 4th of July parade and community picnic will return this year. As in pre-pandemic times, the parade will start at the[Read More…]
6.30.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LISTEN ABOUT US – WGN Radio 720 features a day of special features about Homewood, including Homewood Bat Company, Homewood Disposal Service, Homewood Science Center and Ravisloe Country Club. Also find videos online by searching “WGN Your Hometown.” RACE TO VICTORY – Create and race your own aerodynamic car, and[Read More…]
State, local officials urge people to ‘leave fireworks to the professionals’
Homewood Fire Department is urging residents to follow safety guidelines during the Independence Day holiday, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal issued a similar plea on Tuesday. HFD staff member Megan Tipton provided the safety posters below that were created by several fire safety organizations as a way to remind[Read More…]
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