Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Shopping for a Cause. Shoppers who make purchases at participating Homewood Business Association members’ stores from 11 a.m. to[Read More…]
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Idlewild golf outing honors Memorial Day, raises money to help homeless veterans
In a steady light rain Sunday morning, May 24, Idlewild Country Club members held the club’s annual Memorial Day flag raising ceremony followed by rounds of golf to raise money for Tunnels to Towers, a non-profit organization that provides housing to homeless veterans. The weather delayed the golf game by[Read More…]
Flossmoor Plan Commission approves revised BG Park Place Townhome proposal
The Flossmoor Plan Commission voted unanimously Thursday, May 21, to reconsider and approve revised plans for the proposed BG Park Place townhouse development at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road after developers removed a previously proposed restaurant component from the project. The revised proposal now focuses solely on a 12-unit townhouse development after[Read More…]
Police investigate death near Izaak Walton Preserve
The Homewood Police Department is currently conducting a death investigation near the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. “This is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public,” Homewood Police Chief Tom Johnson said. “The investigation is in the early stages at this time.” He said the Illinois State Police is assisting with the investigation. Further information will be[Read More…]
05.27.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
CANCELED. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda will be available here. Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The[Read More…]
05.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will be available here. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
Tony nominated ‘Clyde’s’ presented by Drama Group in June
The Drama Group’s production of “Clyde’s,” called “redemption and inspiration, served on the perfect sandwich,” will be presented over two weekends starting June 5, at its theater at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Clyde’s truck stop is staffed by those who were once incarcerated. Clyde, the owner, believes she[Read More…]
Wind Creek introduces new GM, achieves LEED status
Wind Creek Casino has a new leader. General Manager and Executive Vice President Jahnae Erpenbach started work April 1 following the retirement of the casino’s first GM, Roger Kuehn. The post is her first with Wind Creek, but she has spent her career in the gaming and hospitality industry, including[Read More…]
Homewood honors veterans with new banners downtown
Homewood held a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in the 18100 block of Harwood Avenue on May 11 to mark the display of 27 new banners honoring local people for their military service. John Beele, a Marine veteran and commander of the Wally Burns VFW Post, served as announcer.[Read More…]
H-F grad, Cowboys receiver Flournoy gives back with camp
There are different ways to make 10. That was Ryan Flournoy’s message to young football players at the Homewood-Flossmoor/Flournoy football camp May 23 at the school’s stadium. His journey to becoming a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys wasn’t direct. Flournoy was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[Read More…]
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