Communication is key. Like most things, volleyball gets better when teammates talk to each other. Homewood-Flossmoor had been struggling with that, but over the last few weeks, the Vikings became a chatty group. “We just started taking it more seriously, demanded more out of everybody,” junior Surendran Heyward said. “It[Read More…]
Local News
05.06.2026 | 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…]
05.05.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administrative Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading Room for ages newborn to 6 years old with[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 3: H-F musical recognition, SSG meeting on Calumet Country Club, Houlihan scholarship, youth baseball seasons start, artist/beekeeper at HSC
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, May 4 Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the village hall committee room, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center served thousands in 2025
Edie Dobrez, Homewood Science Center’s executive director, said thousands of families and students visited HSC in 2025. She presented her annual update to the Homewood Village Board at the April 28 meeting on the center and its continuing success. The science center has officially been operating for 10 years now[Read More…]
You Matter 2 invites community to ‘Walk Through Our Mission’ on May 22
You Matter 2 is inviting the community to step inside its work at Walk Through Our Mission, an immersive fundraising experience taking place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at Flossmoor Community Church. This is not a traditional gala. Instead, guests will walk through interactive, youth-led stations[Read More…]
05.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Melody Mart Open House. Melody Mart at 18062 Dixie Highway in Homewood will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the open house from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly day will give guests an opportunity to explore instruments, meet educators, learn about lessons and group programs, and get a feel[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permits for Live Free 999, Signature Smile Arts and grants 2 business incentives
The Homewood Village Board approved two special use permits and two business incentives for local business improvements at the April 28 meeting. According to Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, special use permits are required when the business spaces in the B-2 Downtown Transition zoning district exceed[Read More…]
Homewood’s library board debates dropping late fees
When patrons at the Homewood Public Library check out a book, they generally get three weeks to read it. Plus, there are two more renewals allowed. After that, there’s a 10-cent per-day late fee. But late fees could become a thing of the past if the library board of trustees[Read More…]
05.02.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Bessie Coleman Centennial Aviation Film Festival. The aviation-themed film festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bult Field, 28261 S. Kedzie Ave., Monee. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, click here. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone[Read More…]
Newsletter
