On Nov. 9, the first snow of fall dusted Homewood, but inside Gaia’s Market & Refillery, 1948 Ridge Rd., the cold stayed outside. A group gathered for a decoupage workshop led by artist and community engagement coordinator Sarah Wiener, who guided attendees through decorating recycled glass jars with thrifted and[Read More…]
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D161 parents learn strategies to keep kids safe online
The internet and social media can lead kids into unsafe sites and activities. Cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki shared tips on how to protect them from digital threats during a Nov. 11 program hosted by Flossmoor School District 161. Wistocki is a retired detective and a nationally recognized expert on technology-related[Read More…]
Hart School music students selected for IMEA festival
District 153 will have 17 students performing at the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 Music Festival Nov. 22 in Cicero. These students were selected after auditioning for a spot at the festival. Band members are Marquis Coleman, Xander Cruz, Fiona Pries, Charlotte Whitlock and Eleanor Greep selected for jazz[Read More…]
11.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Holbrook Road Paving Project. Pavement patching work on Holbrook Road are scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Monday, Nov. 16. The project should be completed by Tuesday, Nov. 18, weather permitting. The patching will be a moving operation working on one lane at a time[Read More…]
Homewood board approves ban on immigration enforcement activity on village property
The Homewood Village Board on Nov. 11 approved a resolution that prohibits federal immigration authorities from using any village-owned property for civil immigration enforcement activities. Under the resolution, federal agents are prohibited by law from staging and processing, or conducting civil immigration operations on village parking lots and buildings, including[Read More…]
Homewood board approves higher fines for off-leash pets
The Homewood Village Board approved an ordinance on Nov. 11 raising the minimum fine for dogs and cats running at-large. The updated fines increase the minimum penalty from $25 to $150 minimum, with the maximum being $750. Homewood Chief of Police Denise McGrath said the change applies to any dog[Read More…]
11.14.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 14 Cook and a Book. H-F Park District will host from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave., an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of cooking mixed with Story Time. Children will enjoy story time and work in the kitchen to make snacks from the story.[Read More…]
Green Initiatives: Homewood resident says solar project worth the investment
Note: This story is the fourth in a four-part series. Homewood resident Steve Ploum had solar panels installed on his roof about six or seven years ago, and he is still happy with the decision. Ploum, who is the founder and director of Trail Mix Productions, said that the motivation[Read More…]
11.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812.
11.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Anew Annual Coat Giving Tree and Adopt-A-Family Program/Food Help. Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is inviting anyone who is interested in purchasing a coat or adopting a family for this holiday season, please complete this form. Anew also is helping survivors of domestic violence who depend on SNAP benefits that have[Read More…]
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