Running a small business can be a little like riding a roller coaster. There are some exciting climbs and some heart stopping plunges. Just ask Bill Frank. In 30 years running his business, Travel Brokers in Homewood, he has seen his share of both.
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Colorful displays present monetary facts in ‘Thinking Money’ exhibit
Kids are learning the basics of dollars and cents through a new exhibit at the Homewood Public Library that opened Saturday, April 7. Colorful panels, games, and iPad information kiosks are presenting information that distilled the world of economics into terms students ages 10 through 16 and their families can understand[Read More…]
Special events planned around ‘Thinking Money’ exhibit
The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, has developed several special programs around the “Thinking Money: A Financial Expedition” exhibit now on display.
H-F High teachers awarded tenure
The District 233 school board awarded tenure to nine Homewood-Flossmoor High School teachers at its meeting Tuesday, April 3. Teachers are considered for tenure during their fourth year of full-time employment with the district.
Schedule changes coming to Metra Electric Line as part of Positive Train Control program
Metra will be changing the schedule on the Metra Electric Line during the evening rush period beginning April 23. The electric line serves communities from Chicago to University Park, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The changes are being made to provide increased train spacing in preparation for the implementation of the[Read More…]
Longer parking hours approved for downtown Flossmoor
Four-hour parking is coming to downtown Flossmoor. Village board members have approved an increase in parking time for 52 spaces on Sterling Avenue and Central Drive. Currently, two hours of parking is allowed at those spaces.
H-F Park District commissioners applaud parks improvements
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners offered their thanks for the outstanding work of staff who made improvements to parks, park programs and park facilities. At its meeting Tuesday, April 3, commissioners reviewed achievements set out in the 2017-18 core values and goals. All were impressed with how the administration and staff[Read More…]
As costs rise, Flossmoor OKs slight increase in water rate
Water rates in Flossmoor are going up again, although the latest increase is less than 1 percent. Village board members Monday approved a 12-cent increase per 1,000 gallons of water, a step that is being taken to offset small rate hikes from Chicago and Harvey. The new costs translate into[Read More…]
Homewood’s early years: The village begins to grow up
After Homewood was incorporated in February 1893, the village board debated for months on the details of construction of a village hall. There was little debate, however, when it came to the question of sidewalks and other improvements.
Page 2: Dogs on Parade 2018 moves to downtown Flossmoor
The Homewood village board, at its Sept. 25 meeting, passed a resolution supporting a Class 8 tax incentive for a property at 1941 Ridge Road. The property is expected to be the location of a new restaurant. Trustee Lisa Purcell abstained from voting because she has an ownership interest in[Read More…]
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