Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series exploring the proposed redevelopment of Calumet Country Club. The Homewood Board of Trustees have denounced plans for a trucking center development in place of the Calumet Country Club. During a special meeting July 18, board members and Mayor Rich[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees to hold special meeting Thursday
The Homewood Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment followed by a closed session for trustees to discuss actual litigation and purchase or lease of real property.
DQ crash investigation reports driver was intoxicated, speeding
Close to a year after a man died when his car crashed into Dairy Queen along Homewood’s Ridge Road, the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team released its findings about what happened early in the morning of July 17, 2018.
National Night Out is a party with a purpose
Homewood and Flossmoor police departments will host community gatherings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual nationwide observance intended to strengthen police-community relations.
Planting trees when the world seems to be going to pieces
It’s spring in our backyard and that’s always cause for joy and hope. All of our trees are heavily budded and pregnant with the possibilities of leaves, seeds, flowers — a once-a-year treat for the human senses. Buds on the maple are bursting into tiny whirly seeds. On our[Read More…]
Local leaders look into a future with legal marijuana
Late in June, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that will allow adults to buy recreational marijuana beginning the first day of 2020. Realistically, that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to walk into a cannabis dispensary on Jan. 1 and walk out with a bag of buds.[Read More…]
H-F grad works his way to Stanford through PSC
Prairie State College made a difference in the life of Homewood resident Cahron Cross, who this fall will be enrolled at Stanford University, one of the nation’s top institutions of higher education.
Phillipos, Homewood Chevy owner, elected to trade association board
Steve Phillipos, owner of Chevrolet of Homewood, has been elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors. Steve Phillipos, owner of Chevrolet of Homewood “The CATA board has always been very helpful,” said Phillipos. “They make the time to answer legal questions, offer advice and provide[Read More…]
Homewood residents offer ideas, urge village to fight redevelopment project
From the perspective of Homewood officials and residents at a special board of trustees meeting Thursday, July 18, the proposed redevelopment of Calumet Country Club appears to be a doubly bad deal: a big loss and a bad gain. The loss would be a historic country club and nearly 130 acres[Read More…]
Cook County declares August as Immunization Awareness Month
Cook County commissioners have designated August as Immunization Awareness Month. The resolution was presented in July to the county board by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller. She represents Homewood and parts of Flossmoor on the Cook County Board. “August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which is also back-to-school[Read More…]
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