Wondering how to consume cannabis products in Homewood and stay within the rules established by the new state law allowing for recreational use? The details might be clearer after Tuesday’s village board meeting. Trustees will consider amendments to two chapters of the municipal code that would bring local regulations in[Read More…]

Former District 153 board member Tom Dockweiler presented copies of two books, “Throw Like a Girl” and “Boys in the Boat” to the three winners of this year’s Dockweiler Award, presented at the board’s Oct. 15 meeting. The books offer inspiring stories that underscore the importance of hard work in[Read More…]

The state’s annual school report card shows continued improvement at Homewood-Flossmoor High School with math scores up and English scores holding steady. The school earned a “commendable” rating for the 2018-19 school year based on three categories. The designation means District 233 had no underperforming student subgroups below the lowest[Read More…]

The Friends of the Homewood Public Library, the Junior Friends of the Library and the Teen Leadership Council are sponsoring a food drive through Friday, Nov. 22. Non-perishable food items will be donated to a local food pantry and shared with those who can not afford a Thanksgiving dinner. In[Read More…]

  Steve Buchtel of GoodSpeed Cycle shows the e-bikeand trailer he plans to use to deliver Christmas treesfor Cancer Support Center. GoodSpeed will donate thedelivery fees back to the center. (Provided photo) Your holiday decorations can serve a good cause when you order trees and wreaths in the annual Cancer Support Center drive,[Read More…]

The girls volleyball team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is moving into IHSA Sectionals play after winning in regional competition Oct. 29. H-F came out a winner, defeating Thornton High 25-4 and 25-10, giving the team the opportunity to move into sectionals. On Oct. 31, the team defeated Shepard High 25-16[Read More…]

Chevrolet of Homewood owner Steve Phillipos likes to say, “I believe in miracles,” and as the holidays approach, the dealership makes one happen.    From left, Robert, Tori and   Sandra Maszak, recipients of the   2018 Homewood Chevy Cares   free car; dealership comptroller   Gina Morin; dealership manager   Bob Cuban; owner Steve[Read More…]

A standing-room-only crowd recently gathered at the Copper Still in Homewood to support two candidates whom they’ve never met — in fact, they are not even from Illinois. The event was a first for the newly-formed Sister District Project South Suburbs. The goal: To turn states blue by winning carefully-targeted[Read More…]

Marian Catholic High School named four students from Homewood and Flossmoor for recognition at its Fall Academic Awards Banquet on Oct. 24. The young people received academic letters honoring them as students who maintained perfect 4.0 grade point averages for two consecutive semesters. The students included: Junior Alexandria Davis, Flossmoor [Read More…]

St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, is hosting a resident artists open house on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3 p.m.   Seven artists will display their works. Guests can enjoy refreshments.   For additional information, contact Judy McGee at [email protected].