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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…]
John William Carney, Jr. 81 of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Burklow-Carney; cherished children Bridget (Ryan) Klapperich, the late Andrew Carney, Margaret (Chad O’Brien) Carney; devoted grandchildren Colin (Amy) Klapperich, Emma (Derek) Fox, Leo[Read More…]
Marjorie N. Krause, age 88, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2026. A dedicated scientist, educator, and lifelong volunteer, Marjorie built a distinguished career in biochemistry and medical technology while remaining deeply involved in the arts and her community. Born on July 25, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United[Read More…]
Friday, June 26 Coffee with a Cop. Flossmoor police officers will be available for informal conversation with residents from 10 a.m. to noon in front of Yesterday’s Gentlemen Barbershoppe at the corner of Park Drive and Central Drive in downtown Flossmoor. Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to[Read More…]
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday, June 24, an updated contraceptive standing order expanding the ability of trained pharmacists to provide prescription birth control methods directly to Illinois residents. The updated order is intended to ensure residents have easy access to contraceptive methods. The updated order builds[Read More…]
The Obama Foundation announced Wednesday, June 24, it will release more Obama Presidential Center Museum tickets amid high demand. The new ticket release for the museum will include visits from September 2026 through January 2027. The museum is the only ticketed area on campus, with the majority of the campus[Read More…]
Organic Herbicide Application. The Flossmoor Public Works Department will be applying an organic herbicide to sidewalks and curb lines today and tomorrow between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. on village-owned property on Berry Lane and the Dartmouth Bicycle Path. Applications will be applied as needed during suitable weather conditions to[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at the June 23 meeting with Teamsters Union Local No. 700, which represents village clerks. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the contract includes wage increases, expanded compensatory time and changes to employee benefits. The agreement replaces[Read More…]
A business accelerator that has worked with entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders on Chicago’s South Side since 2018 is expanding its presence in the south suburbs, bringing workspace, business development resources and networking opportunities closer to local business owners. University CoWork’s office at 17475 Jovanna Drive, Suite 1D, in the Homewood-Hazel[Read More…]
Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. open to the community to discuss a new future for the underutilized Flossmoor south commuter parking lot. The meeting will be in Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The purpose of the meeting is[Read More…]
