Friday, Oct. 31 Tea with the Commissioner. Constituents can visit with 6th District County Commissioner Donna Miller from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Maison des Fleurs, 1916 Ridge Road in Homewood. Costumes welcome. RSVP here. Village of Homewood Trick or Treat. Homewood staff will be handing out full-sized candy bars to trick-or-treaters who[Read More…]
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Food pantries brace for impact of SNAP disruption from government shutdown
Local food pantries are bracing for a tsunami of people suddenly needing their services. The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 appears likely to disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving nearly 42 million Americans and 1.9 million Illinoians without food assistance. Locally, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, based[Read More…]
H-F park board begins first step for green roof initiative
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board took the first step Tuesday, Oct. 21, to go green, install a new roof and reduce utility costs by having solar panels installed at the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W 183rd St. in Homewood. The park district currently pays 0.130 kWh (kilowatt hour). If the[Read More…]
Plans for Homewood Auditorium conversion to performing arts center presented at board meeting
The Homewood Village Board got its first look at the proposed 500-seat Homewood Performing Arts Center. The renovation plan for the Homewood Auditorium was presented at the Oct. 28 board meeting by Mike Matthys, principal at Linden Group Architects, who displayed visuals of what the auditorium would look like after[Read More…]
10.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Resurrection Mary. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an opportunity to learn about Chicago’s most beloved spirit from 7 to 8 p.m. Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the[Read More…]
D233 tax abatement likely this year, future uncertain
The District 233 school board will consider abating taxes on the proposed 2025 tax levy, but it is likely the last time the board will take that step because state funding is expected to dry up. This year, District 233 did not receive a Property Tax Relief Grant. The state[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves adoption of the FY 24-25 audit
The Flossmoor Village Board accepted a positive FY 2024-2025 audit with the best possible rating at the Oct. 20 meeting. Finance Director Ann Novoa said another unmodified opinion on the audit, the highest form of opinion, was outstanding. “(This) achievement that came out of the audit for the village is for[Read More…]
10.29.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Manga Club for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the FORT for teens who love manga. Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a screening of “Hocus Pocus” (1993) with an interactive movie script. Includes props,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Social brings new flavor to Sterling Avenue
Flossmoor Social opened the third week in October, bringing a classy vibe to the Sterling Avenue location that formerly was home to Bistro on Sterling. The restaurant at 1040 Sterling Ave. is owned and was developed by the team at 7th Floor Hospitality, headed by Louis Morgan and Corey Singleton,[Read More…]
Berkot’s Super Foods opens store in Homewood
Berkot’s Super Foods brought a new name and new appearance to the former Walt’s Foods at 2345 183rd St. in Homewood. When the grocery store reopened Tuesday, Oct. 28, the dominant red color was gone. Store personnel are wearing black T-shirts with the Berkot’s name emblazoned in white letters across[Read More…]
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