Between the uptempo music and his enthusiasm, it might be impossible not to move while Jaron Boyd is teaching footwork. During a special Black History Month workshop in 2024, Boyd introduced students to the history of footwork, which emerged in the 1970s as part of the house music movement in[Read More…]
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Podcast ‘Flossmoor in Fifteen’ turns village history into 15-minute stories
Flossmoor author and community advocate Tom Dobrez is taking his love of local history to the airwaves with a new weekly podcast, “Flossmoor in Fifteen,” that turns the village’s past into fast-paced 15‑minute episodes. Recently launched, “Flossmoor in Fifteen” drops a new episode every Friday, each one drawn from Dobrez’s[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permit for Hertz rental site
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit that allows Hertz Corporation to operate a vehicle rental facility at 1149 175th St. at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Economic and Community Development Director Angela Mesaros, the location is a 1,891-square-foot tenant space within the Homewood Business Center[Read More…]
Never too much: Flossmoor musician to be featured in Luther Vandross tribute concert on Valentine’s day
Saxophonist Peter Jordan knows a thing or two about romance. His own love story with Lori Jordan began more than 17 years ago when she became his wife and later his manager. The Flossmoor couple will be working this Valentine’s Day, but they couldn’t be happier about it. They’re presenting[Read More…]
District 161 board agrees to security updates
The District 161 school board agreed to update its security through two contracts – one for building security and a second for its information technology systems. At the special meeting on Jan. 29, the board learned that Securakey, the company that has been used for access control to district buildings,[Read More…]
7th grader spells success ‘a-u-x-i-l-i-a-r-y’
Bree Frye’s sixth try was the charm. By the time the seventh grader reached the final rounds of the Flossmoor School District 161 spelling bee, the nerves that hit early on had settled. Six rounds later, Frye won the district title inside the Parker Junior High School gym at 2810[Read More…]
01.31.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The first indoor market of the year will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Food, crafts and community organizations will fill the auditorium. STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host free science learning play from 10[Read More…]
2025 communications report shows a successful year for Homewood socials
Homewood Communications and Engagement Manager Antonia Steinmiller presented the communications report for 2025 to the village board at the Jan. 27 meeting. The goals of communication and engagement with residents are to inform, educate and entertain, Steinmiller said. The Homewood social media pages have gained significantly more traction and followers[Read More…]
01.30.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Jan. 30 Gaming Night. Stop by The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy gaming and pizza. Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games, and more. Registration is preferred. For anyone in grades 7-12. Saturday, Jan. 31 Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The[Read More…]
Homewood board approves contract for rail fan platform renovations
The Homewood Village Board has approved a contract to rehabilitate the village’s rail observation platform near the Metra station at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman, the work is expected to improve safety and enhance the surrounding downtown area. The board approved a[Read More…]
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