The Flossmoor village board continued the discussion of e-bike and e-scooter policy for the village at the Dec. 1 board meeting, developing a more specific consensus prior to considering formal regulations. Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue gave an updated presentation, including statistics on injuries in the state, results of a[Read More…]
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12.12.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Dec. 12 Senior Social Hour. Stop by Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1 to 2 p.m. for an hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshments. Tween Time. Register here for Tween Time, designed for 4th-6th graders. Come to Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to[Read More…]
Financial strain forces reorganization, staff cuts at PSC
To address financial challenges at Prairie State College, administrators announced an organizational restructuring with position eliminations using a multi-phase turnaround plan focused on reducing expenses, protecting essential operations and keeping student needs at the forefront. Crystal Alston, senior director of external affairs and marketing, said, “The impacted employees have been[Read More…]
Homewood police arrest 3 after finding handguns, suspected narcotics in baby bottles
Homewood police arrested three area men Wednesday, Dec. 10, on a variety of charges after finding loaded firearms and suspected illegal drugs in the vehicle they were in. The vehicle was stopped about 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Halsted Street. One unusual aspect of the incident, police said,[Read More…]
12.11.2025 | 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 will be available here. Meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children age 0 to 2.5 years[Read More…]
Obituary: Gregory Lawrence | Nov. 21, 2025
Gregory Van Lawrence, 71, of Homewood, was called to rest on Friday, November 21, 2025. Greg was born on September 8, 1954, in Chicago to Edwin Lawrence and Helen (Giles) Lawrence. He attended Hyde Park High School and transferred to Thornton High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the[Read More…]
12.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age 0 to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
12.09.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 7: More holiday events, more Jane Austen, infamous Flossmoor folks, Homewood property bids, A More Perfect Place film showing
THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some of them can be viewed by livestream. Monday, Dec. 8 Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Homewood Board of Trustees will[Read More…]
Homewood Historical Society to celebrate 45th anniversary
Co-founder and longtime director Elaine Egdorf will recall origins of the Homewood Historical Society and its Dorband-Howe House Museum. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 S. Dixie Highway. From its beginning, the Homewood Historical Society has declared “Saving the[Read More…]
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