The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Michael D. Anthony as the college’s 17th president at a special meeting on Sept. 30. Anthony previously served as vice president of student affairs and institutional effectiveness at PSC for two years. He will take over as[Read More…]
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East Hazel Crest gets 6 months to study water switch
The Homewood village board approved a memorandum of understanding Sept. 28 that gives East Hazel Crest six months to complete due diligence on switching its Lake Michigan water source from Harvey to Homewood. Homewood’s transition in water suppliers means there are several water tests, engineering, cost sharing and Illinois Environmental[Read More…]
Haney takes administrator job at Olympia Fields
Homewood Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney is moving on but not very far. Haney started Oct. 1 as village administrator in Olympia Fields, Homewood’s neighbor to the south.
Homewood library board adopts $3.29 million budget
The Homewood Public library board held down costs and was able to approve its $3.29 million budget for 2021-22 at the board meeting on Sept. 15. The budget is the identical amount as its previous budget. Library Director Colleen Waltman said only two line items changed. Liability insurance increased by[Read More…]
Homewood officially endorses developer for proposed casino
Homewood trustees approved a resolution endorsing the Daly Group LLC for the development of a casino. The Illinois Gaming Board will be hearing presentations from applicants competing for a South Suburban casino license on Oct. 13 and is expected to award the license in the coming months. Approving an endorsement[Read More…]
Homewood holds public hearing on Kedzie Gateway TIF district
Homewood held a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 28, regarding the proposed Kedzie Gateway TIF district, which would include properties near the intersection of 183rd Street and Kedzie Avenue. The public hearing was a required step in the process of creating the new tax increment financing district. The board could has[Read More…]
10/1/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DITCH YOUR BRANCHES – The Village of Homewood offers free branch chipping at Homewood Municipal Service Center, 17755 Ashland Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday. RECYCLE YOUR JUNK – Load up your car with stuff from the basement or garage, and bring it to Recyclepalooza at Parker Junior High[Read More…]
Exit interviews give administrators a better idea of D161’s strengths, weaknesses
Exit interviews recently conducted by Flossmoor School District 161 highlighted what ex-employees see as the positives and negatives of their time working for the school system. Eric Melnyczenko, District 161’s director of human resources, compiled recent responses in a report delivered Monday, Sept. 27, to the board of education. “There[Read More…]
Little Vikings Preschool registration is ongoing
Registration is open for the Little Vikings Preschool sponsored by Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The program is for children ages 3, 4 and 5 and potty trained. Three-year-olds must have their birthday before Sept. 1, 2021. Class meets from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19 through May 17,[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza 2021 is Saturday
Don’t dump it. Recycle it at Recyclepalooza 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the parking lot of Parker Junior High, Flossmoor Road just west of Douglas Avenue. Load up the car. This is a contactless event. Volunteers will empty items from vehicles to keep with[Read More…]
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