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Homewood parade provides fun for participants from age 2 to 110

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Homewood parade provides fun for participants from age 2 to 110

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Talk about a parade for all ages. On one hand, there was Portage, Indiana’s Nyomi Hamilton, 2, who attended her first Homewood Fourth of July Parade Friday, smiling and proudly waving her U.S. flag. Compare that with the parade’s grand marshal, Mary Cantway, who is 110. From 2 to 110 and almost every age in between, the event had it all. Nyomi Hamilton, 2, of Portage Indiana, waves the flag at the Homewood Fourth of July Parade. (Jeff Vorva/for …Read Article

Homewood board approves economic developments at June 24 meeting - HF Chronicle

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Homewood board approves economic developments at June 24 meeting - HF Chronicle

The Homewood Village Board approved a number of economic development incentives at the June 24 meeting. The village supported a Class 8 property tax renewal for the property located at 3355 183rd Street, owned by Zenah Taher. Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, said the board originally approved the designation in 2015. Taher originally used the space as a day care facility, but it has been vacant recently.…Read Article

Local Architecture: Homewood architect John McPherson left his mark on South Suburbs design - HF Chronicle

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Local Architecture: Homewood architect John McPherson left his mark on South Suburbs design - HF Chronicle

Note: This story if the first of two about local architecture.Anyone who travels around Homewood, Flossmoor and Olympia Fields has almost certainly driven past buildings designed by John McPherson. But probably few people know that McPherson, based in Homewood, was an important mid-century modern architect. Art and architecture historian Alfred Willis was the featured speaker at the Homewood Historical Society meeting in October 2024, and he of…Read Article

Salem Lutheran micro-pantry opens for use - HF Chronicle

Despite a weekend heat advisory and temperatures that kept many indoors, Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood has officially launched its new community micro-pantry on Saturday, June 21. The event, hosted at the Salem church on 18324 S. Ashland Ave, celebrated its new partnership with the nonprofit Girl In Lansing (GIL) founded by Korey Ziemkowski. Lorie Zoellick, Salem’s community outreach coordinator, thanked the church’s youth for their time a…Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

Homewood School District 153 projects budget to be about $1.9 million for 2024-25 - HF Chronicle

The Homewood District 153 school board amended its 2024-25 budget after a public hearing on June 9. The budget is estimated at $1.9 million.According to Eric Trimberger, chief school business official, the administration requested to amend the budget, that covered the 2024-25 school year, in the amount of $2.78 million due to the sale of Life Safety Bonds for a new roof at Willow School being installed this summer. The bonds will be covered from…Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

Community members enjoy food and karaoke at Homewood Block Party - HF Chronicle

At least a hundred community members and local vendors gathered in downtown Homewood’s Martin Square for Rock the Block on the evening of Thursday, June 26. They sang karaoke and enjoyed food, drinks and each other’s company. The Village of Homewood organized the block party in Martin Square, located on the corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue, the same space where the Homewood Farmers Market is held. Community gathers in downtown Homewood’s …Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

Homewood moves forward with property sale to Barefoot Land Co. - HF Chronicle

The Homewood Village Board has agreed to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement to sell the property at 17701 Bretz Drive to Barefoot Land Co. of Cape Coral, Florida, at the June 24 meeting. After publishing three bid solicitations in May in the Chicago Tribune, the village revealed the proposal they received at the June 10 meeting from Barefoot Land Co. for $750,000 to create a one-story self-storage facility, said Angela Mesaros, Homewood dir…Property · Homewood Read Article

District 153 presents honors to students at graduation - HF Chronicle

During the graduation ceremony for the 210 James Hart School students May 28, special awards were announced. Mateo Garcia and Jordi Pesce received the Betty Dillon Academic Achievement Award for earning all As while taking the most rigorous courses. Antonio Britton and Chloe Schneider received the Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 Award for displaying honor, courage, leadership and service. Chloie Camp and Matthew Holley received the Homewood Rotary Art…Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

Miller, Brown, several others lining up to run for Kelly's seat - HF Chronicle

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6 that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Dick Durbin’s retirement, and soon after, competitors for her 2nd District seat in the House of Representatives began attracting interest from area politicians. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, 6th District, announced on May 28 that she was forming an exploratory committee to run for Kelly’s seat. She is serving her second term on…Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

D233 bids farewell to Wakeley - HF Chronicle

At his final board meeting as superintendent, Homewood-Flossmoor High School staff and board members recognized Scott Wakeley for leading the district to great heights during his four years as its top administrator. The June 17 Board of Education meeting began with a video tribute from staff, faculty and colleagues, who shared stories about how Wakeley had inspired or motivated them to improve over the years. Common themes among the testimonies …Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

ACT was perfect for H-F senior Julian Grisius - HF Chronicle

Julian Grisius, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, got a perfect score on the ACT test, and a near perfect score on the SAT test. Both scores are used by colleges to assess applicants. The standardized test covers English, math, reading and science. Grisius took the ACT exam in May and learned his score through an email. He says he was “pleasantly surprised” by the results. Homewood-Flossmoor High senior Julian Grisius, center, with …Homewood, Illinois · Homewood Read Article

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