The District 233 School Board hired James Patterson to take over as director of operations and maintenance when Tom Wagner, the current director, retires in December after more than 40 years with the district. The board accepted the recommendation of school administrators at the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. Patterson will[Read More…]
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10/28/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HELP A SKATER OUT – As you clean out your closets this fall, consider donating ice skates and sleds to the Little Skate and Little Sled libraries offered by H-F Park District. These free libraries allow community members who don’t own equipment to enjoy outdoor winter fun. Bring donations to[Read More…]
Homewood delays consideration of brewery contract at former Bogart’s site
The former site of Bogart’s Charhouse is now at empty lot after the restaurant building was demolished a few weeks ago. The site could be the home of Homewood Brewing if the village and the owner reach a deal. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood will consider a commercial sales contract with[Read More…]
Emergency response team activated in domestic violence situation late Tuesday in Homewood
Homewood police responded about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 18200 block of Morgan Street near James Hart School after receiving a report of domestic battery. The victim left the apartment before calling 911. She told officers that someone had threatened her with a firearm. Officers were unable to make contact[Read More…]
10/27/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PAINT TOGETHER – Have a date night at Bottle & Bottega Homewood. BYOB to paint bride and groom sugar skulls, at 7 p.m. Friday. $39, register online LIVE THEATER – Order tickets early as H-F Theatre presents “The Secret in the Wings” at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday at H-F[Read More…]
Park district staff will be vaccinated
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board of commissioners adopted a new personnel policy that requires all staff members to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. “Our obligation as an organization is the health and well-being of the patrons we serve,” said Brent Bachus, president of the board.
Police arrest alleged Homewood mini mart robber
A 23-year-old man who allegedly robbed employees of a Homewood convenience store at gunpoint last month has been arrested and charged.
Pritzker outlines preparations for administering COVID-19 vaccines to younger children
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Monday, Oct. 25, preparations being made for the anticipated approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The administration is partnering with pediatricians, local health departments, school and other organizations ahead of the expected emergency-use authorization from the Centers for Disease Control[Read More…]
10/26/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BOOS ON BIKES – Join GoodSpeed Cycles for the Haunted Ho-Flo Ride at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The 7-mile costume ride starts at the Homewood bike shop to tour the best decorated houses in H-F, then ends at Lassen’s Patio with a costume contest. COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL – The South[Read More…]
GSU gets $1.1 million grant to assist disadvantaged students
Governors State University will use a $1.1 million TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a new GSU Education Opportunity Center. TRIO is designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. It includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist targeted communities, and also includes[Read More…]
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