Homewood trustees will consider a resolution at their Tuesday board meeting confirming the village’s intention to distribute 100 percent of a proposed sales tax hike to other local taxing districts. The resolution refers to the village’s plan for increasing sales tax by 0.25 percent if voters agree to grant the[Read More…]
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Planned Parenthood opens health center in Flossmoor
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has opened a health center at 19831 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Jan. 11, and the center officially opened Jan. 16.
Homewood resident, shooting victim learned from misfortune
Michael Case said he feels like tragedy opened a new chapter in his life. And turning that page gave him some perspective on social values.
Saturday’s Wanderlust Fest helps fund musicians Germany trip
More than 100 specialty items will available for bidding at the “Wanderlust Fest” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Building cafeteria.
Municipal attorney will address Homewood’s Feb. 1 home rule meeting
A municipal law specialist will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 when the village of Homewood hosts an information meeting about home rule at the Marie Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Homewood voters will be asked to consider approving home rule status for the[Read More…]
PSC will use federal grant to enhance welding, manufacturing training
Prairie State College (PSC) is taking a new approach at training skilled and unskilled workers for jobs in welding and manufacturing, thanks to a federal grant.The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $938,447 grant this month that will cover half the cost of two semi-trailers to be outfitted with[Read More…]
Team sign-ups open for second ‘Spell Check’ event at library
The first Spell Check was held in October 2016. The second will be held Jan. 27 at Homewood Public Library. (Chronicle file photo) Ready for a challenge? Join “Spell Check” at the Homewood Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27. Teams of four will be challenged to spell against each[Read More…]
Flossmoor library dumps new sign-in procedure
On the day Flossmoor Public Library was to enact a new policy requiring teens to sign in at the front desk, Library Director Aaron Carlin instead told the large group of regular patrons that they may now use the downstairs Helen Wilson Meeting Room to hang out after school.
Marti to take over principal post at Flossmoor Hills School
Haley Marti has been selected as the next principal at Flossmoor Hills School. The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education unanimously approved her promotion at its Jan. 9 meeting.
Groups form to campaign for and against home rule referendum
It comes down to trust. Residents will vote in a March 20 referendum to decide whether or not Homewood should become a home rule community with additional powers, including the ability to increase taxes and fees and institute new ones and take on more debt than it currently can as[Read More…]
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