Skate with Santa. H-F Ice Arena 777 Kedzie Ave., will host a chance to skate with Santa during the Sunday afternoon public skate time from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. Admission is $6, skate rental is $4 and a skate helper is $5. H-F[Read More…]
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Officials celebrate completion of Metra’s Homewood station renovations
Officials from Metra, the village of Homewood, Pace and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) celebrated the completion of the Homewood Metra station’s renovations with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Friday, Dec. 13. The approximately $21-million renovation project, which was orchestrated by these collaborating agencies and Cook County, began in[Read More…]
Gaming board awards casino license to Wind Creek
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) issued a new casino owners’ license to Wind Creek Chicago Southland in Homewood and East Hazel Crest during its final meeting of 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 12. Before the vote, representatives from the casino addressed the board about their suitability for licensure, providing highlights of[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation’s new Circle of 1875 benefits pediatric therapy sensory room
Pediatric therapy patients at Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Homewood will benefit from a new sensory room thanks to a $10,000 donation from the newly established Circle of 1875. The sensory room will be located in the expanded Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Homewood clinic at 18428 Governors Highway, which is scheduled to open[Read More…]
12.14.2024 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
One of These Snowflakes is Not Like the Others. All the sparkly snowflakes decorations on utility poles in downtown Homewood are the same, except for one. Anyone who finds the odd snowflake can stop by Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld will[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents brave cold to celebrate the start of holiday season
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District introduced a new element to the village’s Celebrate the Season event on Nov. 30: a bonfire. For Flossmoor Events Manager Stephanie Wright and the residents who attended, the timing was perfect. The temperature was in the mid-20s as the activities began during the afternoon. By the[Read More…]
Illinois, IBM to collaborate on National Quantum Algorithm Center
Illinois and IBM officials announced a partnership Friday, Dec. 13, to develop the new National Quantum Algorithm Center. Gov. JB Pritzker joined IBM’s Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos, Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) CEO Harley Johnson, and industry stakeholders to announce the new[Read More…]
12.13.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
TodayKayla and Mara’s Hot Chocolate Stand. Join Kayla and Mara Winfrey for their 21st annual Hot Chocolate Stand. All money raised will go towards buying toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Stop by between 4 and 8 p.m. at 1323 Hillview Road in Homewood to enjoy some delicious homemade hot[Read More…]
County offers pet safety tips for bitterly cold weather
Dangerously low temperatures make it necessary for residents to take special precautions to keep their pets safe, according to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control. Recommendations regarding wild and feral animals: While laws in some municipalities may require only that pet owners provide food, water and a[Read More…]
12.12.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. The commission will consider a special use permit for multiple-family residence with 18 units at 18240[Read More…]
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