BBQ FOR THE TROOPS — Chevrolet of Homewood will host its annual BBQ for the Troops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the dealership, 18033 Halsted St. Proceeds from donations go to United Service Organizations (USO), which provides support for active duty military service members and their families. GARDEN[Read More…]
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7.14.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
ACOUSTIC AFTER HOURS — Andrew Robert Palmer, an indie-rock/folk singer-songwriter will entertain with songs that draw inspiration from his upbringing in Hazel Crest and address universal themes. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. This performance is open to persons[Read More…]
7.13.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
STARRY NIGHTS CONCERT IN THE PARK — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presents its second Starry Nights concert of the summer Irwin Park, 1800 block of Ridge Road in Homewood, featuring “Good Clean Fun” at 7 p.m. with family fun and games from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drinks will[Read More…]
Homewood approves redevelopment agreement with Wind Creek as casino buildings rise
The Homewood Village Board on Tuesday, June 27, passed a resolution to approve a redevelopment agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality and East Hazel Crest on the construction of a casino, hotel, parking structure and related infrastructure. The south suburban casino project has been in the works for more than a[Read More…]
7.12.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
MUSIC AT THE COUNTRY CLUB — Members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Olympia Fields Country Club on Wednesday, July 12. The “Winds & Keys” concert will feature an IPO quartet with Cynthia Fudala on flute; Naomi Bensdorf Frisch on oboe; Claire Werling on clarinet; Matthew Hogan, bassoon[Read More…]
7.11.23 | What You Need To Know Today
PROPERTY TAX HELP — Homewood residents living in Bloom Township might want to attend a property tax assistance workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, at Chicago Heights Middle School, 1020 Dixie Highway. The workshop will help property owners understand assessment notices, determine whether to file an[Read More…]
Obituary: James Patrick Illig | Feb. 27, 1927 – July 7, 2023
FAIRFAX, Ia. — James Patrick Illig, 96, formerly from Country Club Hills, Illinois and currently residing in Fairfax, Iowa entered eternity July 7th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Pat, as he liked to be called, was born February 27, 1927, in Patton, Pennsylvania to Herman and Bernadett Illig. Pat was[Read More…]
Obituary: Dorothy Maxine (Boley) Krotke | July 3, 2023
Dorothy Maxine (Boley) Krotke, 95, was called home by our Lord on July 3, 2023. Dorothy was raised in Ft. Wayne, IN and employed at International Harvester (IH) (Navistar). In 1949 she married John Krotke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort. Wayne. They lived in Homewood, IL and she[Read More…]
Student honors for June
Local students receive college honors in June.
7.7.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
THE BEAST — H-F Racquet & Fitness Club’s Beast Obstacle Course will be open from 8 a.m. until noon on Sunday, July 9, in the field behind the club at 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Kids 6 to 14 years old will have a course with eight obstacles and a 1-mile[Read More…]
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