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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…]
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…]
Flossmoor South Commuter Lot Repurposing Survey. The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are gathering community input on the idea of converting the underused commuter parking lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. into a park. Complete the survey here. Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for[Read More…]
When it comes to property taxes in Cook County, a lot of people feel like they’re staring at a 1,000-piece puzzle — and someone hid the box with the picture on the cover. That’s why I want to tell you about a tool that helps you see the full picture:[Read More…]
Note: This story is the second in a three-part series that originally was published in the July 1 print edition. The increase in dog attacks in Homewood has sparked discussions about public safety, responsible pet ownership and how village officials can address the problem. After residents urged village officials to[Read More…]
Storm Debris Pickup. Homewood officials are asking residents to place all storm-related branches, limbs and brush at the curb by today. Public Works crews will be collecting storm debris throughout the week but will make only one pass through each neighborhood. Flossmoor will continue free brush pickup for the month of[Read More…]
Note: This story is the first in a three-part series that originally was published in the July 1 print edition. Dog attacks in Homewood have become increasingly problematic. Frightening encounters have left residents scarred — physically, emotionally or both, changing how they view walking in their neighborhoods. This has left[Read More…]
Area residents will have a chance to walk in the footsteps of 19th century freedom seekers from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Register at www.themurn.org for the free event. The Midwest Underground Railroad Network (formerly the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project) will host the hike and learning opportunity[Read More…]
Flossmoor South Commuter Lot Repurposing Survey. The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are gathering community input on the idea of converting the underused commuter parking lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. into a park. Complete the survey here. Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library presents stories for babies to 2nd-graders from 10:30[Read More…]
