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Extensions for vehicle license plate stickers ends Nov. 1

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Wednesday that extensions for renewing license plate stickers are set to end on Sunday, Nov. 1. License plate stickers can be renewed online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Driver’s licenses and ID card renewals remain extended until Feb. 1, 2021. “I encourage the public to renew[Read More…]

Halloween event halted by renewed pandemic rules

Even an event designed around safety and cleanliness couldn’t withstand the risk associated with recently rising cases of COVID-19. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announced via email on Wednesday night that it was canceling the Trick-or-Treat Trail, a Halloween event it was cohosting with the villages. The email, sent to participants who[Read More…]

Outdoor food and liquor service extended in Homewood

Restaurants in Homewood will be allowed to serve food and liquor outdoors through the spring after the village board approved an extension Tuesday. The original ordinance was passed in May and was set to expire on Nov. 1. The extension was the only change approved by the board. Some restaurants have been[Read More…]

Homewood expects 4.8 percent property tax hike

Homewood expects to raise real estate taxes by 4.8 percent, Finance Director Dennis Bubenik explained to the village board Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The total 2020 property tax levy for village operations, pension obligations and debt service would increase 5.4 percent to $6,737,322. The village is one of several bodies, including[Read More…]

H-F community goes big on Halloween decorations

DANCE FUNDRAISER – Buy tickets now for South Suburban Family Shelter’s Dance Away Domestic Violence fundraiser on June 26. Registration is required for the event, from 3 to 6 p.m. in downtown Homewood. All proceeds support SSFS. $20 HOMEWOOD VB – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. at village[Read More…]

District 161 expects 2.3% increase to 2020 tax levy

Flossmoor School District 161 may be looking at a roughly 2.3% increase over last year’s extension in its tax levy for the 2020 calendar year, but actual money through the door is expected to remain down from just two years prior. The district agreed to abate $1.93 million in property[Read More…]

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