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Heather Hill Beautification Walk will honor 10 blue ribbon winners
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (237+ words) The Heather Hill Civic Association's Beautification Committee will hand out 10 blue ribbons for outstanding curb appeal through its Beautification Walk. Judging is ongoing with the winners being announced at the Aug. 12 association meeting." "The head of the beautification committee, Debora…...
Aurelio's makes 'Business Partner' contribution to Homewood Historical Society
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (182+ words) Aurelio's Pizza has made the latest and so far, the largest "Business Partner" contribution to the Homewood Historical Society. Joe Aurelio pledged a $1, 000 gift at the recent HHS annual meeting and presented the check to HHS officials early in June....
Excessive rainfall floods Serena Hills school gym
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (368+ words) When rain inundated the area on Father's Day, June 21, streets and yards were flooded. Unfortunately, so was the gym at Serena Hills Elementary School in Chicago Heights. It is estimated the area had as much as 3 inches of rain in…...
Obama Presidential Center announces 'You Are America' series to honor country's 250th anniversary
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (599+ words) This July 4, the Obama Presidential Center will launch a new series of free, family-friendly events and activities called "You Are America." This eight-week series honors the inclusive spirit of America and aims to welcome neighbors across Chicago and the world…...
Homewood launches first youth civics academy this summer
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (442+ words) The Village of Homewood is introducing a new youth civics academy to give Homewood residents ages 10-14 an inside look at how local government operates through hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes experiences. The one-day program will be held from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. Friday, July…...
Local cooling centers offer shelter, state and county offer advice on how to deal with extreme heat
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (305+ words) The heat warning issued by the National Weather Service is set to expire at 10 p. m. Wednesday, July 1, with temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday in the mid-90s and heat indices of up to 105 degrees. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s Thursday. Under these…...
District 161 finds its next superintendent by way of Texas
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (325+ words) Terrance Sanders, a deputy superintendent in San Marcos, Texas, was appointed the next superintendent of District 161 schools on a unanimous vote by the board of education at its June 29 meeting. After the announcement, Sanders told the board and audience that…...
Homewood approves bid process for sale of village-owned downtown property
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (357+ words) The Homewood Village Board approved an ordinance June 23 allowing staff to begin the process of soliciting bids for the sale of a village-owned property at 18157 Dixie Highway, formerly resale shop Repeat Boutique. The village purchased the property in May for…...
The Weeks | June 28: D161 superintendent, Independence Day celebrations, heat warning, Dartmouth bridge closed, women spies of the Revolution
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (1182+ words) Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p. m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewedhere. The meeting livestream will be availablehere. Heat Warning. The National Weather Service…...
Homewood board approves special use permit for downtown event center
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (429+ words) The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit June 23 for Darshawn Hunter and Quanteisha Carter of Q and T Elegant Affairs to operate an event center in a commercial space at 18027 Dixie Highway. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood director…...