The Homewood Public library board held down costs and was able to approve its $3.29 million budget for 2021-22 at the board meeting on Sept. 15. The budget is the identical amount as its previous budget. Library Director Colleen Waltman said only two line items changed. Liability insurance increased by[Read More…]
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Residents discard their cast-offs at Recyclepalooza
Homewood officially endorses developer for proposed casino
Homewood trustees approved a resolution endorsing the Daly Group LLC for the development of a casino. The Illinois Gaming Board will be hearing presentations from applicants competing for a South Suburban casino license on Oct. 13 and is expected to award the license in the coming months. Approving an endorsement[Read More…]
Homewood holds public hearing on Kedzie Gateway TIF district
Homewood held a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 28, regarding the proposed Kedzie Gateway TIF district, which would include properties near the intersection of 183rd Street and Kedzie Avenue. The public hearing was a required step in the process of creating the new tax increment financing district. The board could has[Read More…]
10/1/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DITCH YOUR BRANCHES – The Village of Homewood offers free branch chipping at Homewood Municipal Service Center, 17755 Ashland Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday. RECYCLE YOUR JUNK – Load up your car with stuff from the basement or garage, and bring it to Recyclepalooza at Parker Junior High[Read More…]
Exit interviews give administrators a better idea of D161’s strengths, weaknesses
Exit interviews recently conducted by Flossmoor School District 161 highlighted what ex-employees see as the positives and negatives of their time working for the school system. Eric Melnyczenko, District 161’s director of human resources, compiled recent responses in a report delivered Monday, Sept. 27, to the board of education. “There[Read More…]
Little Vikings Preschool registration is ongoing
Registration is open for the Little Vikings Preschool sponsored by Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The program is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 and potty trained. Three-year-olds must have their birthday before Sept. 1, 2021. Class meets from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19 through May 17,[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza 2021 is Saturday
Don’t dump it. Recycle it at Recyclepalooza 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the parking lot of Parker Junior High, Flossmoor Road just west of Douglas Avenue. Load up the car. This is a contactless event. Volunteers will empty items from vehicles to keep with[Read More…]
9/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
TRAIL MIX CONCERT – Enjoy Jazz Night at Izaak Walton Nature Center, the final show in this season’s Trail Mix Acoustic Concert Series, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. You’ll see performances by experienced jazz artists, with a chance to buy food from Redbird Café. Buy a ticket, and bring[Read More…]
GSU announces Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) Oct. 11-17 presented by Governors State University. This year’s festival offers expanded access for viewers across the area, the United States ad internationally through a hybrid on-site and virtual delivery model. Virtual streaming will be offered[Read More…]
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