On Oct. 11, volunteers with the Flossmoor Service League served as guides during a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Flossmoor, an event raising money to support the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History. The foundation turned to FSL for help because its members have years of[Read More…]
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The Weeks | Dec. 28: Hanukkah concludes, Kwanzaa begins, a Christmas Eve free car miracle, tree recycling open, Flossmoor’s first liquor store, holiday closures
THE WEEK > Your government No local government board meetings are scheduled this week. Notices Flossmoor Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year holiday. Homewood Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day Thursday, Jan. 1,[Read More…]
Christmas Eve crash at 183rd and Riegel results in minor injuries
Drivers of two vehicles suffered minor injuries in a collision Dec. 24 at the intersection of 183rd Street and Riegel Road in Homewood. Homewood police said both drivers were treated by paramedics. One driver was transported to an area hospital for further treatment. The other declined transport. Police said the[Read More…]
Obituary: Thomas Dockweiler | Dec. 19, 2025
Thomas Dockweiler, who served on the Homewood District 153 school board for 21 years, died Dec. 19. Mr. Dockweiler joined the school board in 1986. It was under his guidance that the school board in 2000 made the difficult decision to move away from neighborhood schools and convert to grade[Read More…]
12.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance.
Police report drivers suffer minor injuries in Dec. 19 crash
Two drivers were treated by Homewood paramedics Friday, Dec. 19, after a two-car crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Dixie Highway, according to Homewood police. One driver was treated at the scene, and one was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, police said. The crash occurred[Read More…]
Commentary: Tom Houlihan had ink in his veins, community in his heart
There’s an old saying to describe any dedicated newsman, passionate about the craft of journalism and obsessive about keeping his community informed. “He has ink in his veins.”It seems like a good characterization of Tom Houlihan, however cliché that might be to say.Tom died on Nov. 23. When I met[Read More…]
12.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Village Hall Closed. Village hall is closed today for the holidays. Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance. Homewood Disposal Holiday Pickup Schedule. For residential[Read More…]
12.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance. Homewood Disposal Holiday Pickup Schedule. There will be no waste pickup on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For residential[Read More…]
RTA board approves budget, capital program with no fare hikes or service cuts
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors voted on Dec. 18 to adopt the 2026 regional transit operating budget and 2026-2030 capital program. After years of the agency and advocates ringing the alarm on a fiscal cliff when COVID-19 relief funds ran out, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill[Read More…]
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