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Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room at Flossmoor Golf Club, 1441 Western Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash. From 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., participants will be able to test themselves on an obstacle course. The dash for kids ages 6 through 14 will involve eight obstacles and a one-mile run. For participants age[Read More…]
It’s been a week since strong storms moved through the area, and the community continues to recover from the high winds and torrential rains of July 3 and July 4. At 7 a.m. Monday, July 6, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reservoir at Thornton quarry’s stormwater reservoir was holding 7.3[Read More…]
The Homewood Police Department on Friday, July 10, reported on its traffic enforcement efforts during April, May and June. Officers participated in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Grant program, working 146 hours outside of their regularly scheduled shifts to improve traffic safety in the village. Officers[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
Walter Collins Jr.’s motto isn’t groundbreaking. It’s simple, but those around Homewood-Flossmoor’s flag football coach say it’s effective. “We learn it pretty early. ‘Treat others how you want to be treated,’” Collins said. “I want our kids to treat people how they want to be treated and I want to[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Police Department announced it would increase traffic enforcement during July in an effort to reduce speeding in the village. The village is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 other local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts[Read More…]
Friday, July 10 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you[Read More…]
Newly appointed District 161 Superintendent Terrance Sanders has taken on an important role, but he’s going to let everyone know he’s looking for input and guidance. “I’ve joined the team, I’ve joined the community and everyone has just been very receptive to ideas that I have and I’m learning from[Read More…]
Note: This story is the third in a three-part series that originally was published in the July 1 print edition. As concerns over dog attacks in Homewood continue, dog trainer Sonia Fetherling shares advice on prevention, responsible ownership and how residents can better protect themselves and their pets. Fetherling, a[Read More…]
