At the April 9 meeting, the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit allowing a vacant building at 18219 Dixie Highway to be converted into professional office space for the Live Free 999 Foundation. The proposal, submitted by property owner Carmela Wallace, calls for renovating the former[Read More…]
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Homewood planning commission approves dental office expansion on Gottschalk Avenue
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission on April 9 approved a special use permit and site plan review for the expansion of Signature Smiles dental office at 18114 Gottschalk Ave. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood assistant director of economic and community development, the project, proposed by Stefano Fazio of Domani[Read More…]
04.12.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
The House on Mango Street Ballet. Ballet 5:8 will perform a ballet version of “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros at 3 p.m. in the Nathan Manilow Theater at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. It’s a coming-of-age story about living between two worlds: American and Mexican, and that familiar[Read More…]
H-F’s Humes tosses no-hitter to beat Bradley-Bourbonnais, Holley adds 3 RBI
What a difference a few days can make. In his last start, Homewood-Flossmoor senior Henry Humes allowed Lockport only one hit through three innings. The Porters then picked up on something and scored seven in the next two frames. Humes made the necessary adjustments and was dominant against Bradley-Bourbonnais on[Read More…]
Tuition scholarship offered for IJP enrollees
A new tuition scholarship program that can make it easier for parents to enroll their child at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor is being offered through the Archdiocese of Chicago. The scholarship, covering partial tuition, is offered for students kindergarten through eighth grade starting with the 2026-27 school[Read More…]
Commentary: CERT program adds new layer to community safety
In an emergency, there are often more people in need of help than first responders can get to quickly. In times of no emergency, there’s often need for people to help support public events like festivals or community clean-up days. That’s where CERT comes in. Homewood is in the process[Read More…]
04.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
STEM Saturday Cancelled. Homewood Science Center is hosting its private Girls STEAM Ahead event today, so the weekly STEM Saturday session is cancelled and the building will be closed to the public today. Green Thumb Saturday: Rethinking Lawns. Lauren Umek, senior project manager with the Chicago Park District, will present “Rethinking Lawns:[Read More…]
04.10.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 10 Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Meet Founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care. Gaia’s Market & Refillery, 1948 Ridge Road, will host Kate Assaraf, founder[Read More…]
DeJong reflects on service with Homewood Fire Department, looks forward to next role
Retiring Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong reflected recently on his career with Homewood Fire Department, which he served for more than 25 years. DeJong joined the Homewood Fire Department on Nov. 27, 2000, as a firefighter and paramedic. He took part in the department’s dive and rescue and hazardous materials[Read More…]
04.09.2026 | 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 meeting will be livestreamed here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old[Read More…]
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