Friday, May 9 Senior Social Hour. An hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshments from 1 to 2 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. H-F Film Fest. Students in the film program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present their work in the first H-F Film Festival set for 6 p.m.[Read More…]
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05.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction today and Sunday might cause delays up to 35 minutes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Metra Service Change. On Saturday and Sunday, Metra Electric Line trains will terminate and originate at the 18th Street Station. A Sunday schedule will be in effect both days. There will be no train[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing patrons show up to support craft brewer’s relocation plan
Fans of Rabid Brewing showed up at the April 22 Homewood Board of Trustees meeting in a group that filled the meeting room to standing-room-only to show support for the local craft brewer’s bid to buy and redevelop the Park West Plaza. Nine of them spoke during the public comment[Read More…]
Homewood’s Outdoor Farmers Market returns bigger than ever at the end of May
The Village of Homewood’s Outdoor Farmers Market is set to return on Saturday, May 31, and will run every Saturday from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. until Oct. 11. According to Antonia Steinmiller, community engagement manager for Homewood, the market will be bigger than previous years, featuring not only an[Read More…]
You Matter 2 to hold 10-year anniversary celebration on May 29
The non-profit organization You Matter 2 will hold “A Decade of Impact Celebration” on May 29 at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to mark its 10 years of service to empowering youth in the community. Attendees can look forward to live entertainment with a[Read More…]
05.08.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. Highlight: The commission will consider a special use permit for a carry-out juice and smoothie bar at 18035 Dixie Highway. Spring Planting Day. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, needs volunteers[Read More…]
Column: When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many
If you’ve ever voted, you’ve probably seen one. It’s a referendum, a ballot measure that can affect your property taxes. Simply put, referendums are direct votes where the electorate has the chance to weigh in on a particular issue such as a proposed law, a tax increase, a bond issuance[Read More…]
05.07.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Glow in the Dark Sip & Paint. Anyone aged 11 to 13 is invited to enjoy glow-in-the-dark painting from 6 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Serena Hills Gifted Art Exhibition. Art will be displayed from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District 161 administrative office, 41 E. Elmwood Drive,[Read More…]
Preschoolers honor their favorite Irwin Center custodian
Discovery Preschool students sang out for an unsung hero on March 27. The kids all dressed in the signature orange T-shirt of the Irwin Community Center maintenance worker Jim Dineen, and at the appointed moment, marched in a parade through the halls and lobby chanting, “Thank you, Mr. Jim! Thank[Read More…]
Column: Tariffs are crushing local businesses — we must act now
As your Cook County commissioner representing Homewood, I am deeply concerned about the destructive impact tariffs are having on local businesses, farmers and working families. Tariffs — essentially taxes on imported goods — are often framed as tools for economic protection. But in reality, they amount to economic sabotage. They[Read More…]
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