While being promoted to sergeant, Homewood police officer Curt Wiest takes the oath of office administered by Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas. (Provided photo)
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Pop’s sends beefs, burgers to health care workers
Matt Kahn, owner of Pop’s Italian Beef in Homewood, packs meals into a car for delivery to South Suburban Hospital. The restaurant is raising money to support local health care workers with hearty meals. (Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle)
Pandemic disappointments produce consoling art
South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete is organizing a demonstration at the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission meeting this week, where the body will take the next step in a settlement agreement with the buyer of Calumet Country Club. The agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting Thursday at village hall,[Read More…]
H-F alumna reminds NHS members to be curious in life
Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumna Anjali Kumar believes setting a career path is fine, but one should never shut out the value of curiosity. As the guest speaker for the May 11 National Honor Society induction program, Kumar said the coronavirus pandemic is going to force this graduating class to become[Read More…]
Summer classroom sizes in SD 161 will be limited due to pandemic
Flossmoor School District 161 is looking to limit classroom sizes during its summer academy to encourage student engagement. School board members and district administrators discussed plans for the summer session at a special meeting May 7, which was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes will be limited[Read More…]
Triumph building rezoning approved by Homewood board
The Triumph Building at the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue is slated to be demolished this summer to make way for a new mixed-use building. Homewood trustees approved a zoning change Tuesday in preparation for the project.
GSU board selects Cheryl Green as next president
Cheryl Green is the new president of Governors State University. (Provided photo)
Cook County announces planned property tax relief for property owners
Recognizing the financial toll of the coronavirus and the pressing need to extend economic relief to area homeowners, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday plans to waive late fees on property tax payments. “These are incredibly difficult times for our residents and this measure creates much-needed breathing room[Read More…]
Cannabis-infusion business gets green light in Homewood
A cannabis infusing business passed a hurdle on the path to opening in Homewood after the village board approved a zoning amendment Tuesday. The village board approved the amendment 4-2 with Trustees Larry Burnson and Karen Washington voting against the measure. Burnson, a former Homewood police chief, also voted against[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: May 15
Homewood’s Fourth of July parade has been canceled for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Same for garage sales. Veterans interview show offered as some compensation for canceled Memorial Day parade. Health officials continue to tout use of face coverings but not gloves as personal protection for the general[Read More…]
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