STEM Saturdays. The Homewood Science Center hosts fun learning play from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 18022 Dixie Highway. Activities include Pixel Pegs, Early Math Counts, Children’s Book Inspired Making and Tinkering, Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, LEGO Wall, Behind the Wall, Ramps and Pathways and Guacamole the T-Rex.
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Kids celebrate 2025 at Noon Year’s Eve party
Kids had fun marking time until the countdown for the Noon Year’s Eve celebration at the H-F Sports Complex in Homewood. A bouncy house, crafts, basketball play for little ones and older kids, and games, including bowling and checkers, gave kids a chance to run and play before they came[Read More…]
12.31.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Disposal. Service will be on a normal schedule today. No service on New Years Day, Jan. 1. Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday, Jan. 2; Thursday pickup will be on Friday, Jan. 3; and Friday pickup will be on Saturday, Jan. 4. Metra. Metra trains will be operating on a reduced[Read More…]
12.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra delays. Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, Dec. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 29. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Holiday Lights Self-Tour. If you missed the first[Read More…]
12.21.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Animals of the North Pole. STEM Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will feature veterinarian Donna Barksdale talking about the animals of the north pole. Metra delays. Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, December 21, through Sunday, December 22. Trains may incur[Read More…]
12.20.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Dec. 20 Open Mic/Holiday Karaoke Night. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a fun holiday performance night for anyone in grades 7-12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Participants are invited to sing or play an instrument. Snacks and hot chocolate, tea and cider will be served. Saturday, Dec.[Read More…]
12.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade. Decorated trucks and vehicles from Flossmoor’s Public Works, Fire and Police Departments parade through the village starting at 4:30 p.m., bringing the holiday spirit[Read More…]
2 local businesses recognized by state office of tourism
The Illinois Office of Tourism in November released its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting 16 small businesses statewide that are part of the Illinois Made program, including one from Homewood and one from Olympia Fields. Vintrendi Wine Company, 3408 Vollmer Road in Olympia Fields, was listed in the guide’s Festive Bottles[Read More…]
12.18.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Program. Learn all about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and how they are celebrated from a Flossmoor rabbi and representatives from the St. Veronica Kwanzaa Ministry at 6 p.m. in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Professional Women’s Network Sip and Shop. Enjoy holiday cheer while catching up with other professionals[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents brave cold to celebrate the start of holiday season
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District introduced a new element to the village’s Celebrate the Season event on Nov. 30: a bonfire. For Flossmoor Events Manager Stephanie Wright and the residents who attended, the timing was perfect. The temperature was in the mid-20s as the activities began during the afternoon. By the[Read More…]
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