Good morning Homewood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Park Storytime and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Homewood board approves contract with Kluber Engineering for HVAC replacement (hfchronicle.com) — Homewood is moving ahead with a $217,750 contract to design a new HVAC system for the village’s combined fire and police building, replacing its failing geothermal setup. The project, partly funded by a state grant, is expected to start construction in spring 2027 and finish by summer 2028, with coordination planned around a proposed nearby residential development.
2. Homewood swears in new police officer (hfchronicle.com) — Homewood’s police force just grew with the swearing-in of Officer Lorielle Brown, the department’s first Black female officer. Brown brings prior experience from Romeoville, South Holland and Cook County corrections, and village leaders say her hiring reflects ongoing efforts to recruit high-quality, diverse officers who mirror the community they serve.
3. Who from South Cook County area's former high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, June 2? (southcooknews.com) — Several former South Cook County high school stars, including Homewood-Flossmoor grads and a Tennessee Smokies pitcher from Homewood, are scheduled to play in minor league games on Tuesday, June 2. Local fans can track these hometown athletes as they continue their careers nationwide.
4. County invests in suburban art groups (naco.org) — Homewood residents may see new art and science installations thanks to Cook County’s Creative Placemaking grants supporting the Homewood Science Center’s pollinator garden, bird exhibit, and a student-designed mural. The broader program is investing millions to strengthen arts, community spaces, and quality of life across suburban Cook County.
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