Friday, Oct. 25 Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt. Five half-hour hunts will start at 6 p.m. for kids age 3 to 12 at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields. “Visit our woodland pumpkin patch after dark while stopping for fun and games along the trail. Do a spooky[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to release debut album Nov. 15
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will make its commercial recording debut on Cedille Records Nov. 15 with the release of “Children’s Stories.” It will include recordings of Michael Abels’s “Frederick’s Fables” and Augusta Read Thomas’s “Gwendolyn Brooks Settings.” The works were adapted from short stories by celebrated children’s author and illustrator Leo Lionni and the poetry[Read More…]
Homewood enlists state help after local environmentalists raise alarm over toxins in Izaak Walton pond
Local environmental activists are raising alarms about toxic substances entering a small pond in the northwest corner of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. David Zaber, an environmental scientist who is a member of the Izaak Walton board, said he first noticed something unusual about the pond while looking at online[Read More…]
Long-awaited Homewood Brewing opens with music, art, beer and a pledge to serve the community
There has been a sign on the door of Homewood Brewing for months that said, “Nope. We’re not open yet. Good things take time,” an indication of the community’s anticipation of the event. On Friday, Oct. 18, the “nope” turned to “yep” as the ceremonial ribbon cutting was held and the doors[Read More…]
10.20.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Walk Walton. The annual Homewood Science Center fest and fundraiser will be at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults, $10 for kids and free for seniors. Click here to register. Activities will include: Deadline for Haunted Homewood Halloween House Decorating Contest. Registration for[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve plans for Apparel Redefined development on 175th Street
The Homewood Board of Trustees approved a planned development that will allow Apparel Redefined to move its headquarters to the village and build a production plant for its custom clothing business on 175th Street. The company’s facility will be on 6.38-acre site at 1313-1351 W. 175th St. The land is[Read More…]
10.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Fall Tree Planting in Flossmoor. Volunteers are invited to help with the village’s annual fall tree planting project from 8 to 11 a.m. Meet up at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Volunteers should bring a shovel, work gloves, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Anyone under age 16 must[Read More…]
Witches descend upon downtown Homewood for annual shopping event
Homewood Business Association Executive Director Allisa Opyd vowed to stock up on Witches’ Night Out shopping bags next year. The 75 bags she started with Thursday, Oct. 17, for the annual Halloween-themed event were gone in 45 minutes. She noted that the beautiful weather helped bring a good crowd downtown,[Read More…]
10.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Witches’ Night Out. Homewood Business Association will welcome witches and their friends to Martin Square from 5 to 8 p.m. on for some witches’ brew, shopping, photos and a best hat contest.
Homewood trustees approve next step for two economic development projects on Dixie Highway
The Homewood Board of Trustees took action Tuesday, Oct. 8, to restart the possible redevelopment of the long-vacant former home of Delanoe’s Pizza on the east side of Dixie Highway and the long-vacant former site of Savoia T’Go on the west side. The board approved a solicitation of alternate bids[Read More…]
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