Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area through at least 10 p.m. Wednesday. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with heat indices of about 105 degrees. Trash Pickup. Homewood Disposal trash pickup will follow the normal schedule this week and next[Read More…]
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District 161 finds its next superintendent by way of Texas
Terrance Sanders, a deputy superintendent in San Marcos, Texas, was appointed the next superintendent of District 161 schools on a unanimous vote by the board of education at its June 29 meeting. After the announcement, Sanders told the board and audience that he’s “honored and grateful” for the appointment. “I[Read More…]
Local cooling centers offer shelter, state and county offer advice on how to deal with extreme heat
The heat warning issued by the National Weather Service is set to expire at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, with temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday in the mid-90s and heat indices of up to 105 degrees. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s Thursday. Under these conditions, the Village of[Read More…]
Homewood approves bid process for sale of village-owned downtown property
The Homewood Village Board approved an ordinance June 23 allowing staff to begin the process of soliciting bids for the sale of a village-owned property at 18157 Dixie Highway, formerly resale shop Repeat Boutique. The village purchased the property in May for $100,000 from Grand Prairie Services Integrated Health. The[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 28: D161 superintendent, Independence Day celebrations, heat warning, Dartmouth bridge closed, women spies of the Revolution
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 29 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewed here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Highlights: Notices Heat Warning.[Read More…]
Homewood board approves special use permit for downtown event center
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit June 23 for Darshawn Hunter and Quanteisha Carter of Q and T Elegant Affairs to operate an event center in a commercial space at 18027 Dixie Highway. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood director of economic and community development, the event center[Read More…]
06.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Fido’s Landing Pivot Party. The dog rescue service is closing its location at 2207 W. 183rd St. and is holding an adoption event and sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be raffles to raise money for the organization’s medical program and sales of items in the building. Paws[Read More…]
Holladay Properties reps hear from community members about downtown developments
Residents shared mixed reactions to plans for two developments in downtown Homewood being developed by Holladay Properties. Representatives for Holladay Properties were questioned on rent prices, greenspace and parking at an open house June 16 at the Homewood Science Center that focused on the upcoming transit-oriented development projects for 2024[Read More…]
06.27.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
Residents offer views on possible redevelopment of Flossmoor south commuter lot
The response was mixed among community members who attended an open house Wednesday, June 24, to discuss the possibility of converting the underused south commuter parking lot in Flossmoor to a park, with some people expressing enthusiasm for the project and others saying they are concerned about the loss of[Read More…]
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