Metra Delays. Track construction today and tomorrow could cause delays of up to 30 minutes on Metra Electric trains. Homewood Farmers Market. The outdoor market season will begin. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 250 market visitors to pick up a free summer tote[Read More…]
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Homewood board approves resolution limiting flagpoles to government flags
The Homewood Village board approved the resolution to display only government flags on the village’s flagpoles at the May 26 meeting. According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the policy was created after the village received multiple requests in recent years to fly various commemorative and celebratory flags on public[Read More…]
05.29.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 29 Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 West 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The Prom.” This production is open to anyone 16 and older. Click here for audition details. Gaming Night. Special Gaming[Read More…]
You Matter 2 hosts fundraiser and shows community members its offerings
Community members learned about the offerings of You Matter 2 (YM2), a nonprofit that educates South Suburban youth, and raised funds for the organization at the Flossmoor Community Church (FCC) and Flossmoor Community House on Friday evening, May 22. STEM students demonstrated how to operate mini robotic trains. Alumni explained[Read More…]
Flossmoor SD 161 board approves reduced fee for 2027 classroom work
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a fee letter on May 26 with Wold Architects and Engineers for architectural and engineering work tied to the district’s 2027 classroom refresh projects at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Western Avenue Elementary School. The agreement authorizes Wold to complete the[Read More…]
Homewood police report teen found dead near Walton preserve
A local youth’s body was found shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the area of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, according to police. Police were contacted about 5:44 p.m. by someone reporting a missing 17-year-old boy. Officers used a drone and a K-9 unit from the Country Club[Read More…]
05.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
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…]
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…]
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