A rendering of a new South Suburban Humane Society facility that will be made possible with a $6 million grant from Cook County that was announced Thursday by county board President Toni Preckwinkle. (Provided image)
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Homewood restaurants, bars allowed outdoor seating after May 29
Homewood residents will soon be allowed to help local businesses and enjoy a meal or a drink outside after the village board approved a measure Tuesday to regulate outdoor seating areas.
Golf foursomes resume, personal training starting at racquet club
A golfer tees off at Coyote Run Golf Course on May 1, the first day golfing was allowed following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, issued in March to combat the spread of COVID-19. Golfers can now play in foursomes, and people of the same family can share a cart. (Chronicle[Read More…]
Seven H-F graduates selected for local scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization awarded seven scholarships to outstanding seniors who were recognized during the H-F Honors Convocation on May 21. The organization selected four students for the HFEO Future Teacher Award; two for the HFEO Service Award and one student for the HFEO Outstanding Senior Award.
Coping with COVID: May 27: Homewood Disposal helps local economy, state reaches grim milestones, WHO officials urge caution
Homewood Disposal program aims to help staff and help restart the economy. State and county reach grim milestones. WHO officials urge caution as economies begin to reopen, noting virus is not defeated.
Homewood approves study on Hammond water corrosion effect
Homewood took another step toward changing its water supplier at its May 26 village board meeting, approving a water corrosion study. The village finalized a plan last year to change its water supplier from Harvey — which gets its Lake Michigan water from Chicago — to Chicago Heights, which is[Read More…]
Backyard beekeeping comes to town as Flossmoor’s first apiaries arrive
The twin apiaries that now sit behind Chris Bednarek’s home in Flossmoor are much more convenient than those they previously kept on land near Crete. (Provided photo)
Preckwinkle vetos effort to share COVID info with first responders
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a veto Tuesday striking down the Cook County Board resolution that would provide addresses of COVID-19 positive patients to suburban Cook County first responders.
Ray and Wanda Nielsen find much to celebrate over the past 70 years
Their celebratory party may be postponed, but it’s well worth noting that today, May 27, Ray and Wanda Nielsen of Homewood are marking their 70th wedding anniversary. It’s a testament to their enduring love.
Smaller Memorial Day observances manage to keep spirit of holiday alive
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