If you see cleared space at Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, it’s likely a part of their ongoing mission to replace invasive species with native vegetation. Izaak Walton board member Clayton Wassilak spoke passionately about how the preserve seeks to improve its natural ecosystem and create a more pleasant space[Read More…]
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To help local pollinators, Homewood invites residents to participate in ‘No Mow May’ this year
Dandelions and other plant life favored by pollinator creatures will have a chance to flourish undisturbed by lawn mowers for a few weeks this year after Homewood officials announced participation in “No Mow May.” In a social media post on Thursday, April 4, the village announced that residents would be[Read More…]
4.11.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend virtually here or call 312-626-6799, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. The commission will review the completed Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan, which has been in development[Read More…]
Cold doesn’t dampen spirits at H-F Polar Plunge
The gray morning clouds hung low in the sky and the temperature hovered around 42 degrees on Friday, April 5, but on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School football field it was a glorious day as 60 students and staff plunged into an icy cold pool of water to raise money for[Read More…]
Visit Chicago Southland wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website
Visit Chicago Southland has won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in Peoria, Illinois. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism—the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals—gathered[Read More…]
Environment, climate change topics for Earth Month program on April 17
Two guest speakers will discuss the state and local response to the environment and climate change at an April 17 program in recognition of April as Earth Month presented by the League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area. The 7 p.m. program at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave.,[Read More…]
4.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
PRIVY DIGGERS — Homewood Historical Society will host a presentation by Michael and Mario Bovino, self-proclaimed “privy diggers” who will tell the story and facts about their findings, including Victorian-era artifacts. The presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting at 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Homewood Public Library meeting[Read More…]
4.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ART IN THE PARK — The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Park, 2449 Flossmoor Road. Explore and play at the parks of Homewood and Flossmoor. There will be a different art project each week. Future locations include Millennium Park on April 23, Leavitt Park on May[Read More…]
H-F Park board ready to update its master plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners agreed the master plan needs an update. The master plan on file was prepared for the five-year period 2012-2017. It had a few updates since then, but discussion at the board’s April 2 committee meeting focused on the need for a total revamp. “I think[Read More…]
D161 board approves controversial storm water detention basin easement
After more than an hour of often impassioned public comment, board member statements and a final plea from Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, the District 161 Board of Education voted Monday, April 8, to approve an easement that will enable the creation of a detention basin near Heather Hill School. The[Read More…]