Homewood police officers, with help from officers of nearby communities, dispersed the crowd of several hundred young people gathered in Homewood’s Irwin Park on Halloween evening, Oct. 31, apparently in response to a flier posted on social media announcing a “takeover” of the park. On Monday, Nov. 3, the Homewood[Read More…]
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Connecting HER Luncheon links women entrepreneurs to business resources
The Village of Flossmoor’s Connecting HER to Illinois Business Resources–Chicago Southland luncheon on Oct. 28, brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners to explore state and county programs that support small business growth. The event, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor[Read More…]
Homewood extends deadline for proposals on Ridge Road property, village hall parking lot
Homewood officials announced on Oct. 30 that the deadline for submitting proposals to redevelop two village-owned properties was extended to Nov. 21. The sites include at 2066 Ridge Road, commonly known as the Matrix Building, and 2024 Chestnut Road, which serves as the village hall parking lot. The village is hoping qualified developers will[Read More…]
11.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Junior Varsity Tennis. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. through Dec. 17 at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, the H-F Park District will offer tennis sessions to kids aged 11 to 14. Junior Varsity is played on a 60-foot court with reduced speed green dot tennis[Read More…]
Homewood clarifies police role if ICE conducts operations in village
At two recent village board meetings, Homewood residents have asked for clarification on how police will respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the village. In response, village officials posted a statement Tuesday, Nov. 4, summarizing state law and how it limits the role local police[Read More…]
Flossmoor native to launch new village history with trolley tour, film
Tom Dobrez is bringing a new perspective on Flossmoor’s history with his book and film, “A More Perfect Place: The Story of Flossmoor,” and he plans to introduce the work to the community with a launch event on Saturday, Nov. 29. The event will be hosted at the Flossmoor Community[Read More…]
A More Perfect Place: Where the Streets Have Golf Names
Editor’s Note: Lifelong Flossmoor resident Tom Dobrez has authored the definitive history of the village. His book, to be released in mid-November, is “A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor.” In conjunction with Flossmoor’s Future, the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History and Vicki Stephenson of HF Homes, there will[Read More…]
11.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Vikings Win in First Round of Playoffs. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings (6-4) beat Curie Condors (8-2) 56 to 8 on Friday, Oct. 31, in the first round of[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s 5-year financial projections call for revenue increases to maintain services
Flossmoor trustees got a look at the village’s five-year financial projections that showed positive improvements, as well as possible revenue enhancements to offset financial threats. Village Financial Director Ann Novoa and Village Manager Bridget Wachtel presented the projections to the board at the Oct. 20 board meeting for fiscal years[Read More…]
Downtown Homewood trick-or-treaters receive full-sized candy bars
Halloween brought kids in costumes to downtown Homewood filling the sidewalk along Dixie Highway with trick-or-treating fun. Many downtown Homewood trick-or-treaters were from Homewood and Flossmoor, but others traveled from nearby suburbs. They lined up in front of the buildings to receive full-sized candy bars and treats. The village of[Read More…]


