Is solar still the way to go for reducing utility costs at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District sites? The federal government has reduced projects or eliminated tax benefits for solar projects, so investing could be risky, but Illinois is supporting solar through its Illinois Shines legislation. There is a bit of caution,[Read More…]
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10.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
No Kings Homewood. A local event on the day of nationwide protests against authoritarian federal policies from 1 to 3 p.m. at the veterans memorial, 18161 Morris Ave. in Homewood. Organizers invite every to bring your signs, chant, chalk, wear costumes, and anything else that helps peacefully resist. This is a[Read More…]
Cook County launches free vaccination clinics
Cook County residents can get free flu and COVID-19 shots at Saturday vaccination clinics offered by Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare, starting Saturday, Oct. 18. The weekly clinics will continue through March 28. The vaccination clinics will rotate on certain Saturdays of the month in five[Read More…]
Homewood board accepts audit for 2024-2025 fiscal year
The Homewood Village Board approved the fiscal year audit for 2024-2025 at the Oct. 14 meeting. The village hired Lauterbach & Amen to complete the annual audit, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. Based on the firm’s audit results, Homewood’s net position increased nearly 19%. About $2.5 million of unused[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s as it prepares to take over Walt’s store
The Homewood Village Board approved the request for a Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s Super Foods at the Oct. 14 meeting. Berkot’s is in the process of taking over Walt’s Food Centers store at 2345 183rd St. on Oct. 27, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. The Lagestee family[Read More…]
10.17.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 17 Social Determinants of Health Panel Discussions. The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Social Determinants of Health event from 8 a.m. to noon at Moraine Valley Community College, Building M. Speakers will include healthcare leaders, educators and community partners who will discuss housing and economic stability, social[Read More…]
Homewood board votes for police enforcement, signage over road diet on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board voted 5-1 Tuesday to move forward with increasing police enforcement and other measures on 183rd Street, hoping to deter speeding and make the street safer for residents. It was the latest action on the controversial plan to reduce 183rd Street traffic from its current four lanes[Read More…]
10.16.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Commuter Parking Lot Closure. The south commuter parking lot at 18015 Park Ave. will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, until 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, for sealcoating and restriping to maintain and improve the surface condition. During this time, all vehicles must be removed from the parking[Read More…]
Local organization to host No Kings event in Homewood
On Saturday, Oct. 18, Homewood will join thousands of communities nationwide to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian policies and practices, including the immigrant roundup currently under way in the Chicago area. Action for a Better Tomorrow is sponsoring a peaceful protest from 1 to 3 p.m. at the veterans memorial, 18161 Morris[Read More…]
10.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda is available here.Little Red Donut Truck. There will be apple cider mini-donuts made on site from 3 to 6 p.m. in the James Hart School/H-F Sports Complex parking lot, 18220 Aberdeen[Read More…]


