The Homewood village board approved an agreement with CSX railroad Tuesday, the latest move toward sourcing water from Hammond, Indiana. The contract allows Department of Public Works and contractors all necessary easements on railroad property to install a 30-inch water main that will connect the village to facilities in Chicago[Read More…]
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Officials unveil Tinley Park vaccination site Monday, urge residents to register for vaccine appointment
State and county officials held a news conference Monday to announce the launch of Phase 1B of coronavirus vaccinations and the opening of a vaccination site at the Tinley Park Convention Center.
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 27
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: 6.9% ↓[Read More…]
Jan. 28, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Calumet Country Club settlement
The Homewood village board approved several measures Tuesday as part of a settlement that will bring a controversial distribution warehouse to the property now occupied by Calumet Country Club.
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 26
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: 7% ↑[Read More…]
H-F football coach Buzea leaving for Indiana job
Skaters take advantage of fine, cold day to get a workout
Jan. 27, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCCER TENNIS – Learn about soccer tennis with a free event at H-F Racquet and Fitness Club. The game combines aspects of tennis and volleyball while using a soccer ball, played in singles or doubles. All abilities welcome, bring athletic shoes. Registration required. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK[Read More…]
State tax filing season begins Feb. 12
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should receive a direct deposit refund[Read More…]


