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Illinois Senator Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, announced grants to local libraries and schools as part of the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants, Security and Construction Grants and School Library Grants programs. Awards went to Homewood School District 153, $1,551; Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233,[Read More…]
Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 16, voted to pass a resolution introduced by Commissioner Donna Miller, who represents the 6th District, including Homewood, to place a countywide advisory referendum in the Nov. 3 general election. The advisory referendum will ask voters whether Illinois should adopt the proposed[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a $176,917 contract at the July 14 meeting for a series of pedestrian safety improvements at several downtown intersections to make crosswalks more visible and accessible. The contract was awarded to Iroquois Paving Corporation of Watseka, the lowest bidder among seven companies that submitted proposals[Read More…]
Metra has launched a new pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor its rail lines and facilities with the goal of improving safety and security throughout the commuter rail system and decreasing response times to critical incidents along the railroad. “This pilot project aligns with NITA’s legislative mandate to[Read More…]
Traffic Alert. A water main break at 183rd Street and Governors Highway will require the westbound northern lane of 183rd Street to be closed through the weekend and into next week while the village completes repairs and restoration. Village staff urges motorists to use caution when traveling through the area[Read More…]
The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is inviting south suburban businesses and organization leaders, educators, elected leaders and individuals to complete a survey that will help describe the region’s economic and policy priorities. In an announcement, chamber officials said, “The Chicago Southland is home to a diverse and growing business[Read More…]
The District 233 school board, at its special meeting on July 14, voted to appoint Broderick Booth associate principal of operations at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. His previous position was as assistant principal of student services at Glenbard East High School. During his career, he has served as a counselor and[Read More…]
Friday, July 17 Brew & View: School of Rock. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends, head to Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, and grab a delicious meal and refreshing beverage. “School of Rock” will screen at dusk. Saturday, July 18 Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open[Read More…]
Good drivers use the Dutch Reach. On June 5, Chicago Department of Transportation worker and safe cycling advocate Riley O’Neil was riding in a bike lane on Halsted Street in Chicago. A driver opened a car door as he passed, knocking him into the travel lane, where he was struck[Read More…]
Electronic devices will be off-limits in classrooms at Homewood-Flossmoor High School for the 2026–27 school year. At a special board meeting July 14, the District 233 school board agreed to spend $29,000 for hard plastic cell phone lockers that will be in the back of each classroom giving students a[Read More…]
