Lucky Egg Hunt. The annual egg gathering event for kids will start at 10 a.m. in Apollo Park. A few lucky eggs will include an extra prize. The bunny will be available for photos after the hunt. For Homewood and Flossmoor kids age 10 and under only. Lucky Dog Egg Hunt. It’s[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves settlement in Wind Creek Casino property tax dispute
The Homewood Village Board approved a four-year settlement agreement related to a property tax valuation dispute involving Wind Creek Casino at the March 24 meeting. According to Napoleon Haney, Homewood village manager, the agreement resolves an appeal filed with the Cook County Board of Review over the property’s 2025 assessed[Read More…]
One driver injured in 3-vehicle crash at 183rd and Harwood on March 18
One driver was treated for minor injuries and transported to an area hospital after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Harwood Avenue Wednesday evening, March 18. The crash occurred about 8 p.m. when the driver of a blue Hyundai Sonata was traveling northbound on Harwood when[Read More…]
03.27.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Alert: Missing teen. The Homewood Police Department is attempting to locate Robert Jones, 15. He was last seen at his Homewood residence on March 24. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall, weighs about 160 pounds and has a bit more hair now than pictured. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, call police[Read More…]
Poets share works about life and society at Flossmoor Art Council event
Poets recited their works about life, love, struggle and society at Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl in Flossmoor on Friday evening, March 20. The event was organized by the Flossmoor Art Council and hosted by Atlanta-based poet Theresa tha S.o.n.g.b.i.r.d. This was the second part of a two-night event, Floss-Flow. Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
Homewood board approves agreement to relocate indoor markets to H-F Sports Complex
The Homewood Village Board approved an agreement at Tuesday’s meeting with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District to relocate the village’s holiday and indoor farmers markets to the H-F Sports Complex for the 2026-2027 season. The agreement allows the village to use the facility at 18211 Aberdeen St. as the venue for[Read More…]
Two Homewood officers promoted at board meeting Tuesday
Following the promotion of Thomas Johnson to Homewood police chief, two officers were promoted to fill open positions. Detective James Strayer was promoted to police sergeant, and Sgt. Steven Brandenburger was promoted to deputy chief of police. Both took the oath of office at the March 24 village board meeting. [Read More…]
03.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Halsted Lane Closure. Beginning at 7 a.m. today, one northbound lane of Halsted Street from just south of Ridge Road to north of Elder will be closed while ComEd works on underground utilities. The lane will reopen once the work is complete. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Village[Read More…]
Public hearing May 19 on park district’s $16.7 million budget plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on May 19 on its proposed $16.7 million budget for 2026-2027. The meeting will be at the Goldberg Center park district headquarters at 3301 Flossmoor Road. The park district expects to raise $16,726,196 in revenue, an additional $533,734[Read More…]
03.25.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age newborn to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]
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