The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board on Tuesday, Dec. 2, awarded the contract to Innovation Landscape of Oswego for work to be done at Irwin Park. The company was the lowest among several bidders for the work. Innovation Landscape will be paid $570,200 for site preparation and installation of the new[Read More…]
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Ford of Homewood celebrates renovations
Homewood village officials and Ford of Homewood staff gathered on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of a major renovation of the dealership. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Mayor Rich Hofeld noted that he and dealership owner Steve Phillipos have a long history of working together, starting with what Phillipos[Read More…]
12.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Food Drive for Catholic Charities at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood, from 9 to 11 a.m. This is a pop-the-trunk event. Cash and check donations will be accepted. Holiday Sing-Along. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a sing-a-long event for all ages from 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
Patrick Keating joins 2nd Congressional District race
Patrick Keating of Flossmoor became the 10th person who hopes to win the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional seat in Congress. The primary, set for March 17, will have 10 Democratic candidates, two Republicans and an independent. All are campaigning to fill the seat held by Rep. Robin Kelly,[Read More…]
12.05.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Dec. 5 Flossmoor Public Library Closure. The library will be closed all day for a staff in-service. Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival. The annual holiday gathering in downtown Homewood will go from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The market and family activities will be on Ridge Road west of Dixie Highway[Read More…]
Community members enjoy holiday festivities and tree-lighting in Flossmoor Park
Dozens of community members, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, Santa Claus, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District employees and the Flossmoor Firebirds gathered at Flossmoor Park for the village’s annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 9. Community members roasted marshmallows over a bonfire, made s’mores, drank hot cocoa with candy[Read More…]
Homewood considers 2025 tax levy options among rising pension costs
Homewood officials presented village trustees with 2025 property tax levy options to assist with pension funding requirements. As higher pension and insurance costs continue to put pressure on the General Fund, Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, Finance Director Amy Zukowski and Assistant Finance Director Lindsay Cabay explained the background and[Read More…]
Holiday event calendar 2025
Friday, Dec. 5 Holiday Lights in Homewood Festival. The annual holiday gathering in downtown Homewood will go from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The market and family activities will be on Ridge Road west of Dixie Highway and on Martin Avenue south of Ridge. The coveted seasonal mug is gingerbread-themed[Read More…]
12.04.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Chess Club for All. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host chess club from 4 to 5[Read More…]
Homewood board approves two special-use permits for salon suites and fitness center
The Homewood Village Board approved two special-use permits at the Nov. 25 meeting that will allow a salon suite business on Martin Avenue and a new fitness center on Harwood Avenue to open in the downtown area. Trustees approved a request from 23-year-old Jaya Pittman, owner of House of Glam,[Read More…]
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