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…]
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06.23.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here, meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Park Storytime. Kids up to age 8 and their parents can meet at Heritage Park on the[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 21: Reimagine parking lot purpose, viaduct update, Community Band concert, garden art auction, Homewood block party, family campout
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 22 Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Tuesday, June 23 Homewood Board of Trustees will[Read More…]
06.20.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Participate in Homewood’s 4th of July Parade. Homewood is inviting floats, entertainers, marching groups, performers, businesses, community organizations and creative minds who want to be part of this historic celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. Please fill out this registration form no later than June 20. Fishing Derby. From 8 to 11[Read More…]
H-F High recognizes Viking Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School gave special recognition on its May graduation ceremony to 12 outstanding students who represent the Class of 2026 Viking Scholars. These outstanding students represent the top 1% of the class of 730 students based on their grade point average. “Our Viking Scholars are a demonstration and showcase[Read More…]
06.19.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present a day of celebration, culture, and community at the fifth annual Juneteenth Parade and Block Party in Flossmoor. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. featuring local groups, performers, and businesses, followed by a block[Read More…]
Homewood library board votes to go fine-free
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees voted on May 20 to change the library’s fine policy, removing fines in most cases and reducing the period before the cost of a missing book is charged to a patron. The new policy eliminates overdue fines on regular materials but does not change[Read More…]
06.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Computer Class for Adults: Powerpoint Fundamentals. Adults can get hands-on[Read More…]
06.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be available here. Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30[Read More…]
Homewood police provide update on alleged murder/suicide
Homewood police posted on June 16 more details about an alleged murder/suicide that occurred June 6 and June 8. Officials said the investigation has been closed. Police responded to a home on 175th Street on the afternoon of June 6 and discovered the body of Bianca C. Davis. The Cook[Read More…]
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