Jackie Riffice, longtime resident of the Homewood-Flossmoor area who recently retired from the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission, announced the upcoming community book club, Books Without Borders, at the Homewood Village Board meeting on July 8. Riffice said the club will meet every other month to discuss a selected book. The[Read More…]
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The Weeks | July 13: Birds of prey, bike rides, prairie at night, Hot Dog Day, Brew & View, Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Flossmoor library
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Highlights: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, in the James Hart School Media Center, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
07.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Garden Walk. The National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section will host the organization’s 13th annual Southland Community Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 the day of the event. Proceeds will go to Respond Now and Aunt Martha’s. Participants will learn[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin hears regional concerns from Southland Chamber members
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill) listened Friday as members of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce shared their insights on future federal government cuts and ways to enhance the South Suburbs and maintain a strong workforce. Hope for a final decision on the South Suburban Airport, concerns about artificial intelligence[Read More…]
Homewood Board approves contract with HR Green for crosswalk improvements
The Homewood Village Board approved the contract for crosswalk improvement services with HR Green, Inc of New Lenox, IL at the July 8 meeting. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, these improvements will improve visibility and safety for both pedestrians and drivers, and reduce accidents. The construction of[Read More…]
07.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Green Thumb Saturday. Tristan Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery will offer tree planting advice from species selection to post-planting care from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the board room at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Musical Play with ScribbleMonster. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host popular children’s musician ScribbleMonster from 2 to 2:45[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police Department steps up enforcement of speed limits
The Flossmoor Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies this month to step up traffic-safety efforts across the state to reduce speeding. Throughout July, motorists can expect to see increased patrols looking for speeding, as[Read More…]
Consultant designs three options for future water rate increase
The Homewood Village Board has three options to consider as it studies how it will raise water rates. Dave Naumann, senior project manager for financial analysis and rate design with the engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, presented the three options for the water rate study to trustees on July 8.[Read More…]
Homewood Board approves budget amendment for sales tax to Ford of Homewood
The Homewood Village Board approved a budget amendment at the July 8 meeting to pay its share of the annual sales tax based on an agreement made to Ford of Homewood. In 2021 Steve Phillipos purchased the former Van Drunen Ford dealership at 3233 183rd St. and renamed it Ford[Read More…]
07.11.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Saturday, July 12 Green Thumb Saturday. Tristan Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery will offer tree planting advice from species selection to post-planting care from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the board room at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Musical Play with ScribbleMonster. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host popular children’s musician ScribbleMonster from[Read More…]
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