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03.04.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a study session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here. Pokémon Club. Youngsters and teens are invited to the meeting room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]

03.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Early Voting. Early voting is open in suburban Cook County now until March 16. For more information about where and how to vote, visit the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie[Read More…]

The Weeks | March 1: Dixie Highway viaduct project, H-F students vote, Evans scholar, formal dress giveaway, cookies and beer, tax break for Mediterranean restaurant, Homewood redevelopment project continues

THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some can be watched by livestream. Tuesday, March 3 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here.[Read More…]

02.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Job Fair. The park district is filling roles like camp counselors, lifeguards, park maintenance, swim instructors and more. Pay starts at $15 per hour. Enjoy perks like free CPR certification and employee discounts. Qualified candidates may even be hired on the spot. Must be 16 or older to[Read More…]

02.27.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Feb. 27 ChatGPT & Coffee. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host a discussion at 10 a.m. with Michelle Thames to discuss the AI platform. RSVP at beyondthebook.online. Family Swim. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. will host Family Swim Night. Pool[Read More…]

02.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission 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 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights:  Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth[Read More…]

02.25.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age birth to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]

A vehicle in the southbound lane of Dixie Highway makes waves as it moves through the flooded viaduct Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

Dixie Highway viaduct project set to start in March

The long-awaited drainage repair and street improvement project on Dixie Highway will begin soon, according to Homewood officials. In a Facebook post Monday, Feb. 23, the village announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to begin work in March. Construction is expected to continue through October. The main purpose[Read More…]

02.24.2026 | 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: Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m.[Read More…]

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