Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The agenda is available here. KinderCamp. KinderCamp aims to ease the transition to school for little learners. Each week’s session at noon hosted by Homewood Public Library, 17917[Read More…]
Entertainment
‘Eurydice,’ a 21st century version, performed by The Drama Group
“Eurydice,” a comedy, a Greek tragedy, a love story or all three? Discover the myth of Orpheus in a 21st century version of “Eurydice” presented by The Drama Group over two weekends in February. This play gives the myth of Orpheus a different perspective. It looks at the world through[Read More…]
Homewood events manager announces 2025 festival plan
The 2025 schedule for events in Homewood was released recently, and it includes popular events from 2024 that will be returning this year. Some of those highly praised events are the Holiday Lights Tour, a Halloween event, and Art & Garden Fair. Event manager Marla Youngblood told trustees and residents at the[Read More…]
01.29.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Kedzie Avenue Corridor Study. The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The meeting will be an opportunity for residents to learn about and provide input on upcoming improvements to Kedzie Avenue[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra invites applications to Rising Star program
The deadline is Saturday, Feb. 1, for student musicians to apply to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Star Showcase. The Rising Star Showcase offers performance-ready music students from Chicago’s South Suburbs a chance to perform before a live audience. Past IPO Rising Stars have gone on to great musical success, with[Read More…]
01.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Saturday, Jan. 25 PJ Progressive Shopping. The earlier you shop, the better the deals at the Homewood Business Association progressive shopping event starting at 7 a.m. at participating stores. No need to waste time getting dressed. Shoppers are welcome in their pajamas. Lunar New Year Celebration. Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at a[Read More…]
01.24.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 25 PJ Progressive Shopping. The earlier you shop, the better the deals at the Homewood Business Association progressive shopping event starting at 7 a.m. at participating stores. No need to waste time getting dressed. Shoppers are welcome in their pajamas. Lunar New Year Celebration. Flossmoor’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration at the Flossmoor Public[Read More…]
01.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be seen here. Meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Makerspace Days. Whether you want to learn how to make earrings, a scribble bot, or create[Read More…]
Popular Texas Hold ’em tourney returns to benefit the Cancer Support Center
Two decades was not enough poker. The annual Texas Hold ’em Tournament benefitting the Cancer Support Center will be back for its 21st time on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Balagio Ristorante, 17500 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Registration is $175 in advance or $200 at the door. The fee covers tournament[Read More…]
01.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra delays. Trains could experience delays today and Sunday, Jan. 19, because of planned track construction. Delays could be up to 30 minutes when passing through the work zone. Listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Yoga Storytime. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a story[Read More…]


