Park Pride. Volunteers will converge on H-F Park District parks from 9 a.m. to noon to help get everything ready for the summer season. Park Pride is a great opportunity for kids, scout groups, churches and other service organizations to give back to the community. Email [email protected] or call 708-957-0300 for more information.[Read More…]
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Consultant presents update on water rate study for Homewood
Dave Naumann, senior project manager for financial analysis and rate design with the engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, presented an update on the water rate study to the Homewood Village Board on April 22. Naumann had initially presented an introduction of the rate study to the board on Dec. 10,[Read More…]
Nonprofits chilled by federal budget freezes and cuts
In freeze tag, players must freeze if the person who is “It” tags them during the game. Nonprofits all over the country experienced something very similar on Jan. 27, 2025, when the Trump administration issued an order to freeze grant money and contracts, effective at 5 p.m. the next day.[Read More…]
Fido’s Landing to open rescue, adoption center May 4 in Homewood
Since the South Suburban Humane Society’s adoption center left at the end of 2023, the former veterinary clinic at 2207 W. 183rd St. in Homewood has been silent, but barking will be back on May 4 when dog rescue and adoption organization Fido’s Landing makes the place its new home.[Read More…]
Joy Woods’ Broadway performance nominated for Tony Award
Joy Woods, a 2018 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, was nominated for a Tony Award in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her work in “Gypsy” on Broadway. The Tony Award is the ultimate prize for stage performers. The 2025[Read More…]
05.01.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, to hold a public hearing on the updated sign ordinance. The agenda is available here.
05.02.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 2 Native Plant Sale. Online pre-orders can be made through May 2. Pickup will be Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. Click here to shop. Saturday, May 3 Park Pride. Volunteers will converge on H-F Park District parks from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Flossmoor rolls out the welcome mat at resident reception
“It’s quiet but really pretty, and everyone says good morning,” Ashley Shannon said, describing the south suburban neighborhood she and her husband moved to in February. On Thursday night, April 24, Ashley and Connor Shannon were among dozens of attendees at Flossmoor’s New Resident Reception — an annual event designed[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board sets ordinance to regulate public filming
At its April 21 meeting, the Flossmoor village board approved an ordinance with regulations for film-making projects within the village, an effort to help filmmakers work in the village while reducing concerns among residents. Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue told the board that the village has been contacted by parties[Read More…]
04.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Ever wonder what teens from other countries snack on after school? Join in from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a trip around the world through snacks. For grades 7 thru 12. Register here. Serena Hills Picnic & Fun Fair. From 5 to 7[Read More…]
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