The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District finalized the sale of $5.5 million in general obligation bonds to fund the work at the H-F Ice Arena. At a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, the commissioners authorized the sale of the 25-year bonds to Capitol One Public Funding LLC with an interest rate[Read More…]
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer concert series at Olympia Fields Country Club
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present four summer concerts of classical, jazz and contemporary works as its IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club 2022 series. Two performances will be given at 6:15 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10.[Read More…]
H-F athletes sign to play college sports
On Thursday, May 19, H-F senior athletes gathered to sign and celebrate their soon-to-be-continuing athletic careers in college. Athletes present were Michael Shelley, Anthony Mootry, Denzel Lee, Brian Nwachukwu, Christian Meeks, and Rachyl Robinson. Taji Mathis Akinremi and Spencer Leak III were scheduled but couldn’t attend. Shelley, Mootry, Lee, Akinremi,[Read More…]
Free Wheeling offers entry into world of roller skating
Make it free. It’s the obvious thing to do if you love roller skating and want to make it more accessible to everyone. Ash Mateja did just that. She started Free Wheeling, an organization devoted to not just spreading the skating word but helping people get started. Or restarted. Free Wheeling[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor is preparing for an increase in out-of-state abortion patients
If the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, Roe v. Wade is overturned, as was indicated in a recently leaked draft of the pending Supreme Court decision, “trigger laws” in 26 states – including all five that border Illinois – will go into effect immediately, banning abortion. Illinois state law[Read More…]
Election preview: County and state races are focus of Illinois primary June 28
Illinois voters will go to the polls June 28 to select their parties’ nominees for office in the November election. If you prefer, early voting is being conducted locally from June 13 through June 27. Voters also can choose mail-in ballots. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is[Read More…]
Lions Club Pool, Splash Pad open for fun starting June 4
It’s time for fun in the pool! The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District opens Lions Club Pool at noon on Saturday, June 4. Lifeguards will be at the ready when the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood welcomes kids, teens and adults for the season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30[Read More…]
Homewood board approves first step for possible village hall parking lot development
At the regular meeting Tuesday, May 24, Homewood trustees authorized staff to invite alternate bids and proposals for the sale and development of the village hall parking lot at 2024 Chestnut Road. The call for bids is a required step before the village can enter into an agreement with a[Read More…]
5/27/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
TRAFFIC TRIAL ENDS TODAY – Today marks the final day of the road diet test implemented by the Village of Homewood on 183rd Street near Center Avenue. Village officials will now compile traffic data and consult with residents before issuing a report on the test results. FREE YOGA FOR KIDS[Read More…]
Retiring teacher ready to write a book filled with tips for new teachers
By Marilyn Thomas After 18 years in a classroom, retiring James Hart School teacher Mary Carvlin is thinking about writing a book – a primer for new teachers sharing all her first-hand knowledge. Carvlin said teaching “takes a lot of experience, but I also think it could be taught better”[Read More…]
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