Homewood village staff have been on a mission in recent years to demystify the workings of village government. The village is launching a new opportunity for residents to learn and ask questions about how their government operates. The first Hot Topics workshop, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.[Read More…]
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Archaeological society, Lego league team up for presentation on Flossmoor archaeological site
The South Suburban Archaeological Society will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., that will feature J. Vernon Grubisich, who will talk about the Horton Site, a prehistoric archaeological site in Flossmoor Grubisich will describe his discovery of the site in[Read More…]
11.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Fiber Relocation Near Dixie Viaduct. Homewood Public Works announced that in preparation for the upcoming 2026 IDOT Dixie Highway North Viaduct Drainage Project, John Burns Construction has begun relocating communication fiber on the west side of the Dixie Highway viaduct at the intersection with Park Avenue. The communication fiber is currently[Read More…]
Flossmoor plants a pawpaw grove to honor Tom Houlihan
On Saturday morning, Nov. 15, Tom and Patty Houlihan shared a story Tom has told his family for years. Someone once asked Martin Luther, the 16th-century theologian known for using everyday actions to explain hope, what he would do if he knew the world was ending tomorrow. Luther’s answer was[Read More…]
Homewood board approves zoning change for Martin Avenue building
The Homewood Village Board approved a zoning map amendment for a mixed-use building at 18106-18124 Martin Ave., shifting the property from the B-1 Downtown Core district to the B-2 Downtown Transition district at Tuesday’s meeting. The B-1 district is a small area that is primarily retail and restaurants, whereas the[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 16: Learn about TIFs, learn about owls, food drives, veterans’ stories, brass choir concert, ‘Suessical Jr.’ performance, country club to close, Flossmoor streetscape
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Nov. 17 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Tuesday, Nov. 18 Flossmoor Green Commission will meet[Read More…]
Metra board approves $1.2B budget including new state funding, no fare increase
The Metra Board of Directors on Thursday, Nov. 13, approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for 2026 that relies on new state funding and requires no fare increases or service cuts. It also approved a $515.3 million capital plan that continues major investment in bridges, stations, and new and rehabilitated[Read More…]
Homewood board provides update on 183rd Street safety measures
The Homewood Village Board presented an update for mitigation strategies to address the safety concerns of 183rd Street at the Nov. 11 meeting. After the ongoing debate of whether or not to implement a road diet, which would reduce the lanes of 183rd Street from four to two with a[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial to host book discussion Nov. 19
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial will salute local veterans with a book talk and reading by Kristine Condon, FVM secretary-treasurer, at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Beyond Borders Café, 1036 Sterling Ave. Condon will share stories of veterans who inspired the Flossmoor Wall of Honor project, which will be built on[Read More…]
11.16.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
HBA Fashion Show. Homewood Business Association will host its second annual fashion show at La Banque Hotel, 2034 Ridge Road in Homewood. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Donate a gently worn coat for kids or adults to benefit Suburban Access Outreach and be entered to win a Shop Homewood Gift[Read More…]
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