It’s been a week since strong storms moved through the area, and the community continues to recover from the high winds and torrential rains of July 3 and July 4. At 7 a.m. Monday, July 6, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reservoir at Thornton quarry’s stormwater reservoir was holding 7.3[Read More…]
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Homewood police report on traffic enforcement efforts
The Homewood Police Department on Friday, July 10, reported on its traffic enforcement efforts during April, May and June. Officers participated in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Grant program, working 146 hours outside of their regularly scheduled shifts to improve traffic safety in the village. Officers[Read More…]
07.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
07.10.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, July 10 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you[Read More…]
07.09.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor South Commuter Lot Repurposing Survey. The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are gathering community input on the idea of converting the underused commuter parking lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. into a park. Complete the survey here. Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for[Read More…]
Irwin Park play area opening set for July 15
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, to officially open the new play area at Irwin Park on Ridge Road, just off of downtown Homewood. For the celebration, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on site, and staff will be giving[Read More…]
07.08.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Storm Debris Pickup. Homewood officials are asking residents to place all storm-related branches, limbs and brush at the curb by today. Public Works crews will be collecting storm debris throughout the week but will make only one pass through each neighborhood. Flossmoor will continue free brush pickup for the month of[Read More…]
07.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor South Commuter Lot Repurposing Survey. The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are gathering community input on the idea of converting the underused commuter parking lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. into a park. Complete the survey here. Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library presents stories for babies to 2nd-graders from 10:30[Read More…]
Fourth of July Parade features officials, youths, churches and businesses
Hundreds of community members watched Homewood’s annual Fourth of July parade on the morning of July 4. The parade included local businesses, youth, nonprofit and religious organizations, village officials and other politicians. The village-organized parade lasted about an hour. It kicked off at St. John Neumann Parish on Dixie Highway, turned onto[Read More…]
Independence Day picnickers dodge puddles to enjoy Izaak Walton event
Conditions were soggy at Izaak Walton Preserve on July 4 after torrential rains the night before, but volunteers made everything work for the annual Independence Day community picnic. People dodged puddles and played games of bag toss, three-legged and sack races. Volunteers, including H-F High School National Honor Society members,[Read More…]
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