PUBLIC HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT A much-anticipated meeting of Homewood’s Planning and Zoning Commission happens virtually tonight at 7 p.m. The public hearing will discuss the proposed zoning changes that would allow a development company to change Calumet Country Club into an industrial zone. The meeting is available to access[Read More…]
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Flossmoor aims to refinance 2013 bonds to save $184K, retools design engineering contract
The Village of Flossmoor is looking to save money by refinancing a 2013 bond issue that could mean a total of $184,591 in savings over the 11 years of the bonds’ lifespan — though the exact amount depends on rates at the time of the sale. The village board voted[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve traffic study of 183rd Street
Officials in Homewood are taking steps to make a contentious road safer for drivers and residents, approving a traffic study of 183rd Street at the Feb. 9 village board meeting. “This is something that is obviously needed,” Trustee Barbara Dawkins said. “It is addressing the concerns of a lot of[Read More…]
2/10/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK JOURNALISTS IN HISTORY Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was a prominent journalist and activist who fought for women’s suffrage, and against white mob violence. Her willingness to openly confront white women in the suffrage movement who ignored lynching caused them to shun her. She co-founded the first suffrage club for[Read More…]
Flossmoor officials debate approach, cost of viaduct flood mitigation
The Village of Flossmoor is leaning toward pursuing a regional detention approach to addressing flooding issues related to the Flossmoor Road Viaduct at Sterling Avenue, which would be the cheaper of two options and is expected to provide 10-year flood protection. While no official vote was taken on the matter,[Read More…]
District 153 extends contract for new superintendent Scott McAlister
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 9
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 4.8%[Read More…]
2/9/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK – Young people curious about medical careers might be interested to hear about the experiences of three African-American physicians in the program “My Journey to Medicine: Black Doctors Speak,” presented on Zoom by Homewood Library. Register online. 7 p.m. Thursday FALCON-FRIENDLY – Learn about peregrine falcons with[Read More…]
Some D161 students return for hybrid in-person learning March 9, with fourth-quarter shift
A long-discussed return to in-person learning through a hybrid model in Flossmoor School District 161 is slated for March 9, but only for families who elected it. The District 161 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting on Feb. 1 to approve the plan. To align the academic[Read More…]
Prairie State will share information on surgical technology at Feb. 25 program
Prairie State College is offering a virtual open house Feb. 25 for its Surgical Technology Program, a one-year accredited program. Participants can join an information session from noon to 1 p.m. or from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xdo-wobp-tdi. “Surgical technologists are crucial to the[Read More…]
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