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…]
Local News
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…]
Obituary: Michael Dean Shroyer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Dean Shroyer on July 15, 2025. Michael was born October 30th 1964 in Kewanee IL, to Howard Shroyer and Kathryn (Williams) Shroyer. Michael graduated from Wethersfield Elementary School before moving to Homewood, IL where he attended H-F[Read More…]
10.14.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday,[Read More…]
Volunteers collecting items for Manteno Veterans Home
Correction: The date was incorrect when this story was first published. The event will take place on Nov. 8. In honor of Veterans Day, volunteers have designated Saturday, Nov. 8, as collection day at St. John Neumann Church in Homewood in conjunction with American Legion Post 1139 in East Hazel[Read More…]
Homewood Fall Fest features chili tasting, pumpkin decorating and rock climbing
Community members enjoyed a chili cooking contest, chili samples, pumpkin decorating, rock climbing, live music, food vendors and artisan vendors at Homewood Fall Fest on Martin Avenue and Kroner Road on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Oct. 11. The village of Homewood organized Fall Fest. Attendees sampling chili or[Read More…]
Newsletter
