Make Your Own Valentine. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Valentine card-making session all day starting at 9 a.m. No registration required. Free for Homewood residents only while supplies last, limit one per library card. Parents Night Out. Minami Dojo, 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 202, will host activities[Read More…]
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02.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Galentine’s Day – Charm Bar Fun. Loulou Belle boutique at 2049 Ridge Road in Homewood will host an opportunity at 4 p.m. to make a necklace or bracelet from the shop’s charm bar. Tickets are $20 and include stainless steel paperclip bracelet or necklace, five charms, mocktails and treats. Chess Club for[Read More…]
Obituary: Edward Walsh
Edward Walsh, 80, of Schaumberg, Illinois passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 9. Ed was a member of IJP Parish for 35 years. He ran a CPA business in Homewood for over 25 years and taught at Prairie State College, Governors State, and Keller. Beloved husband of Joan Walsh, loving father[Read More…]
02.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Snow alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 3 a.m. Thursday. Snow could be heavy at times. Accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected. [CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER] Martyr to Radio. Homewood Historical Society will hold a brief business meeting at 6[Read More…]
02.09.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra delays. Track construction could cause train delays of up to 30 minutes today and tomorrow. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Galintine Candle Class. Blue Pearl Candles, 2050 Ridge Road, will host a candle making class, including a bottle of wine with each class, starting at noon. Love & Light Candle Making[Read More…]
Willow students celebrate 100 days of school
On Thursday, Feb. 6, students at Willow School in Homewood found fun ways to celebrate 100 days of learning! Kindergarteners took on the roles of senior citizens walking with canes, wearing eye glasses and showing plenty of gray hairs. First graders were part of construction crews. Everyone got yellow hard[Read More…]
02.08.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra delays. Track construction could cause train delays of up to 30 minutes today and tomorrow. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Painting with Tracie. Create your own masterpiece in this step-by-step program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Each participant will create a “Shy Bunny” painting[Read More…]
Underground Railroad scholar to speak at League of Women Voters Black History Month event
The League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area will host a Black History Month event featuring historian Larry McClellan, who will present “The Underground Railroad in the Chicago Southland” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. McClellan is the author of “The Underground Railroad South of[Read More…]
02.07.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Feb. 7 Date Night Paint & Sip Party. “Fun art, not fine art, so relax, have fun and enjoy a carefree escape” at 7 p.m., Bottle & Bottega, 2007 Ridge Road in Homewood. Tickets are available here. Saturday, Feb. 8 Painting with Tracie. Create your own masterpiece in this step-by-step program[Read More…]
02.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township special board meeting. Trustees called a meeting for 4 p.m. at 333 E. 162nd St. South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available[Read More…]
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