VILLAGE BUSINESS – At the Homewood Village Board meeting on Tuesday, trustees will consider a number of changes to the municipal code, including to liquor licensing, remote meeting rules, public dances and parking regulations. Trustees also plan to pass a resolution of their intent to reimburse the owner of Homewood Chevrolet[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
7/9/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
(Updated at 7:45 a.m.) FREE YOUTH YOGA – During Homewood Farmers Market, children of all ages can enjoy a free 25-minute yoga class inside Homewood Science Center. Kids must be able to stay on their mats. Attend class at either 10:30 or 11 a.m. Saturday. Future classes at the Farmers Market are[Read More…]
7/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COOLER WEATHER – Temperatures cool down today into the 70s and rain moves back into the area late this week, making for a possibly wet weekend. SOUL UNDER THE STARS – Enjoy live music in the Starry Nights concert series beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Irwin Park Band Shell.[Read More…]
7/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
EVENING SOCCER CAMPS – H-F Soccer Club hosts four summer soccer camps for kids in three age groups from kindergarten to eighth grade. The two-day camps are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings on July 13 and 14, July 20 and 21, July 28 and 29, and Aug. 3 and 4.[Read More…]
7/6/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PRAIRIE AT NIGHT – Join Dave Ward, retired golf course superintendent and native plant expert, on an educational walk around Coyote Run Golf Course. This free walk is appropriate for all ages. 6 p.m. Thursday, meet outside the Clubhouse/Wiley’s. Dave will talk about the ways native plant species have adapted[Read More…]
7/5/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY CLOSURES – In observance of Independence Day, most government offices are closed today, in addition to banks, post offices, and village halls in Homewood and Flossmoor. No mail today, no garbage pickup for Homewood Disposal customers. Garbage services is delayed one day for the remainder of the week. ART[Read More…]
7/2/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR PARADE – On Saturday, decorate bicycles and wagons in red, white and blue and join in the return of Flossmoor Fire Department’s annual Independence Day parade. Line up at 9:30 a.m. in the Parker Junior High School parking lot. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. and proceeds into downtown[Read More…]
7/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREERS HELPING CRITTERS – People of all ages can join the free virtual program Spotlight On…Becoming a Veterinarian featuring Flossmoor native Dr. Courtney Hughes, who will discuss the careers in the veterinary field and answer questions. Register at the Homewood Science Center website. 7 p.m. July 8 LEARN ABOUT FERGUSON[Read More…]
6/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BIKE-IN-MOVIE – At 8 p.m. Thursday, GoodSpeed Cycles hosts a showing of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” outdoors at Rabid Brewing in Homewood. Tickets are only $3, with proceeds benefitting South Suburban Family Shelter. Buy a ticket and donate $50 or more, and you could win VIP loveseat bike transport to and[Read More…]
6/29/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOOD ASSISTANCE – Flossmoor residents who are experiencing flooding on their street or other storm related issues should call the Flossmoor Police Department non-emergency number at (708) 957-4500, and public works crews will be dispatched. FOOD GIVEAWAY – Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., Chicago Heights, hosts a food[Read More…]


