At their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13, Homewood trustees approved joining other municipalities in a pair of studies aimed at alleviating potential issues with the water the village buys from the city of Harvey. The first will assess the rate the village pays Harvey for water. Robert Handler, court-appointed receiver[Read More…]
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Applause, applause for our school board members today!
On Tuesday, Village of Homewood trustees approved a resolution declaring the day, and District 153 children prepared cards of thanks presented at the school board meeting on Monday, Nov. 12.
Homewood District 153 says no thanks to guns in schools proposals
Student safety is important, but Homewood District 153 board members voted unanimously not to support measures to allow staff to carry firearms in schools. Although no school district would be compelled to develop programs that allow firearms on campus, Homewood’s board members wanted to share their positions with delegates of[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center has gifts centered around science
Santa’s workshop has been busy generating toys for children who love creativity and learning. His special creations are available at the Homewood Science Center’s PopUp Science Shop starting Saturday, Nov. 24. The specialty toys will help break the status quo with fun gifts that will encourage a child’s learn in[Read More…]
H-F teen arrested after bringing bullets to school
Flossmoor police arrested a Homewood-Flossmoor High School student when it was discovered he brought loose bullets into the school Monday, Nov. 12. School officials notified police mid-morning that there was a suspicion that a student may have bullets. The student was identified, searched and the bullets were located, according to[Read More…]
Second annual FCC talent show to raise funds for PADS shelter
An eclectic group of local children and adults will show off their talents on Friday, Nov. 16, when Flossmoor Community Church hosts its second annual ShowOff talent show. The talent show, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, will raise money to[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider Harvey water rate study
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Homewood Board of Trustees will consider hiring a consulting firm to conduct a study of the water costs incurred by the city of Harvey. The study is intended to establish actual costs for Harvey to deliver water to Homewood and several other area communities.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves estimated 2018 tax levy
The Flossmoor Village Board voted to support a 1.95 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy and heard numbers showing a positive trend in the village’s property values. If the board gives final approval Dec. 3, the levy increase would mean the owner of a $200,000 home pays about[Read More…]
School board, administrators working to keep H-F a ‘jewel’ among high schools
There have been and will be more changes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School that will protect the students, teachers and staff and help maintain the excellent work happening on the campus, according to Steve Anderson, president of the District 233 school board. Steve Anderson, president of Homewood- Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
At least one resident ‘lost everything’ in Martin Avenue fire
No one was harmed during a house fire in the early morning hours Saturday at 18332 Martin Ave., Homewood, though at least one resident suffered significant personal property damage. According to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, the department received a call about the fire shortly after 1 a.m. Grabowski[Read More…]
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