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Aurelio’s Pizza has made the latest and so far, the largest “Business Partner” contribution to the Homewood Historical Society. Joe Aurelio pledged a $1,000 gift at the recent HHS annual meeting and presented the check to HHS officials early in June. “I’ve always been a fan of history, particularly Homewood[Read More…]
Extreme Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has extended the heat warning through today. The high temperature is expected to reach 95 again with heat index up to 105. Afternoon Book Discussion: The Word is Murder. Everyone is welcome to join the Afternoon Book Club to discuss “The Word is Murder”[Read More…]
Triple R Pets volunteer Pamela Caddick says more people are coming out to learn how to care for neighborhood feral cats. “I know that in just the two years that I’ve been doing this, the number of people attending the workshops has definitely increased,” Caddick said. “That means more caretakers are[Read More…]
When rain inundated the area on Father’s Day, June 21, streets and yards were flooded. Unfortunately, so was the gym at Serena Hills Elementary School in Chicago Heights. The District 161 school board got news of the problem at its June 29 meeting when Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Fran[Read More…]
Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here. It’s a Taste-Off. This week is an Oreo taste-off[Read More…]
This July 4, the Obama Presidential Center will launch a new series of free, family-friendly events and activities called “You Are America.” This eight-week series honors the inclusive spirit of America and aims to welcome neighbors across Chicago and the world to the center’s campus to commemorate the nation’s 250th[Read More…]
The Village of Homewood is introducing a new youth civics academy to give Homewood residents ages 10-14 an inside look at how local government operates through hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes experiences. The one-day program will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 31, at Homewood’s Municipal Campus,[Read More…]
Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, will host its annual community picnic featuring traditional games for all ages following the Homewood 4th of July parade. For the fifth year, preserve volunteers are hosting the event that has been a Homewood tradition for decades. The event starts with a bag toss[Read More…]
Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area through at least 10 p.m. Wednesday. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with heat indices of about 105 degrees. Trash Pickup. Homewood Disposal trash pickup will follow the normal schedule this week and next[Read More…]
Terrance Sanders, a deputy superintendent in San Marcos, Texas, was appointed the next superintendent of District 161 schools on a unanimous vote by the board of education at its June 29 meeting. After the announcement, Sanders told the board and audience that he’s “honored and grateful” for the appointment. “I[Read More…]
