Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a study session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here. Pokémon Club. Youngsters and teens are invited to the meeting room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
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Meet the Cook County 6th District Candidates: Antoine Bass, Veronica Bolling-Franklin, Sylvester Fulcher, Patricia “Trish” Murphy, Wesam Shahed
Five candidates for the 6th District seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners responded to our invitation to contribute a profile. Homewood is part of the district. Antoine Bass Experience: A graduate of SIU-Carbondale with a degree in Marketing. I am a certified appraiser and Realtor with over[Read More…]
Churchill Black History event features live music, art, vendors and student projects
Hundreds of community members, about a dozen local Black-owned businesses and student musicians from Homewood and Flossmoor schools gathered at Winston Churchill Elementary School for the annual Black History Museum Night on Thursday, Feb. 26. The halls were lined with student-made posters celebrating Black historical and contemporary figures. The event[Read More…]
03.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting. Early voting is open in suburban Cook County now until March 16. For more information about where and how to vote, visit the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie[Read More…]
Native plant sale returns to Homewood with focus on habitat and community education
(Correction: This story was updated to recognize Judy Johnson as the coordinator of the plant sale.) A magnolia sapling secured to his back — what he describes as his “emotional support tree” — accompanied Tristan Shaw as he addressed residents at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve during this year’s Native Plant[Read More…]
Azarias takes helm of 317th at Homewood reserve center
U.S. Army First Lt. Albert Azarias spent the summer of 2025 deployed to Jordan, where barrages of missiles flew overhead during a clash in June between Israel and Iran. After returning home, he was installed in December as commander of the 317th Engineer Construction Company at the Army Reserve Center[Read More…]
Meet the Cook County 5th District Candidates: Kiana Belcher, Kisha McCaskill
The profiles below were provided by the candidates. Experience: I am a trusted leader, currently serving a second term as trustee for the Village of Dolton. I hold a Master’s Degree in Political Science. I work in finance with small business to make sure that business is successful. My experience[Read More…]
Homewood board approves temporary use agreement for Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby at Auditorium
The Homewood Village Board approved a temporary, month-to-month agreement allowing the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby team to continue using the Homewood Auditorium as the village prepares for upcoming renovations at the Feb. 24 meeting. Under the agreement, the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby LLC will be permitted to use the auditorium[Read More…]
Flossmoor unveils digital showcase for village’s architectural gems
What began years ago as a grassroots idea from two residents living in historic homes has evolved into a village-wide digital showcase of Flossmoor’s architectural heritage. The Village of Flossmoor recently launched an interactive historic home map through its Geographic Information System platform, allowing residents and visitors to explore a curated selection[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 1: Dixie Highway viaduct project, H-F students vote, Evans scholar, formal dress giveaway, cookies and beer, tax break for Mediterranean restaurant, Homewood redevelopment project continues
THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some can be watched by livestream. Tuesday, March 3 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here.[Read More…]
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