“Stomping Grounds,” a night of dance that moves through international cultures, will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. The program brings together more than 50 dancers for a full-throttled production of global percussive dance that will transport the audience[Read More…]
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Flossmoor looks for needed revenue boost as part of strategic plan
As a multi-year budget deficit continues, Flossmoor officials are looking for ways to increase municipal revenues without overburdening village residents with more taxes. At a special village board meeting Monday, they considered options to deal with a deficit that’s projected to climb to $1.5 million in the next three years.[Read More…]
Homewood rings in Railroad Safety Week, unveils mural
Officials came together for National Rail Safety Week in a ceremony Tuesday morning in Homewood between the tracks and Harwood Avenue. A sidewalk mural was unveiled, a proclamation made and contributions were recognized.
Flossmoor names new member to area’s mass transit district
Flossmoor has appointed the newest board member for the South Suburban Mass Transit District, a local governmental agency that owns parking lots along Metra’s Electric Line. Richard Bumstead was unanimously appointed at the Sept. 18 village board meeting. Bumstead, a Flossmoor resident, is currently chair of the village’s Public Art[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center organizing for second Walk Walton fundraiser
“Celebrate the Science of the Season” is the theme for the second Walk Walton fundraiser Oct. 22 hosted by the Homewood Science Center.
Homewood’s Carl Buddig & Company donates to Greater Chicago Food Depository
Carl Buddig & Company, a Homewood-based business, is donating more than 250,000 pounds of chicken and pork products to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The donation of animal protein is valued at $650,000 and is in high demand at food banks because it is donated much less frequently than other[Read More…]
District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to three outstanding students
Three special students earned the Dockweiler Award from Homewood School District 153 for their outstanding efforts last school year.
Hiring event set for Oct. 27
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host a 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Companies and agencies[Read More…]
Mentorship helps Flossmoor resident develop online investment platform
Florence Hardy is planning to offer Illinois investors an opportunity to stimulate local business through truCrowd Illinois, Inc., an online equity investment platform.Hardy, of Flossmoor, was given the chance to develop her ideas when her proposal for truCrowd was selected one of six startups in the BMO Harris/1871 FinTech Partnership[Read More…]
Two informational seminars set for Bloom Township property tax assessments
The Cook County Assessor’s Office will host two assessment appeal seminars for Bloom Township residents on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Oct.4. Bloom Township was one of 17 south and southwest areas where property was reassessed this year. Residents can have their questions about the reassessment process answered from 6[Read More…]
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