Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Pizza Garden. Kids in grades kindergarten through second grade are[Read More…]
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Woman found deceased in Homewood on Saturday
Homewood police responded to a report of a woman hanging from a tree shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Officers found a deceased woman in the 18300 block of Martin Avenue. Police said the initial investigation indicated it was likely that no foul play was involved. The identity of[Read More…]
The Beast: over, under and around
The Beast was a test of endurance. More than 75 people came out in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, to prove to themselves they could run for miles and take on a serious obstacle course. The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club hosted the event at Homewood Estates Park.[Read More…]
07.15.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Irwin Park Ribbon-Cutting. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. to officially open the new play area at Irwin Park on Ridge Road and Gottschalk Avenue. For the celebration, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on site, and staff will be giving free ice cream treats[Read More…]
07.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room at Flossmoor Golf Club, 1441 Western Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
100+ Women Who Care choose Suburban Access Outreach for July donation
At the group’s last meeting of the year on Friday, July 10, members of 100+ Women Who Care South Suburbs came together at Flossmoor Community Church Community House to hear from three local nonprofits before voting on which group would receive their collection of $100 donations totaling more than $9,000.[Read More…]
Park district serves up hot dogs, fun
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invited the community out for an evening picnic on Friday, July 10, at Homewood Estates Park. The grill and picnic tables were set up in the parking lot behind the Racquet & Fitness Center, games were on the grassy knoll, a DJ played the hits and[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 12: Dog safety series, reservoir sets record, 2 new superintendents, Homewood e-bike regulations, Christmas in July
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead THE WEEK > Your government Monday, July 13 Homewood District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here. Tuesday, July 14 Homewood-Flossmoor School[Read More…]
MWRD targets odor concerns near Thornton Reservoir
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) expects to have two projects totaling $5 million to address odor mitigation near its Thornton Reservoir completed by the end of 2026, bringing total mitigation efforts over the past decade to $8.6 million, according to officials. Following three strong storms July[Read More…]
07.12.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
H-F Beast Obstacle Course Dash. From 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., participants will be able to test themselves on an obstacle course. The dash for kids ages 6 through 14 will involve eight obstacles and a one-mile run. For participants age[Read More…]
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