Homewood village board members were given information to help them make a decision on adopting a 1% non-home rule local sales tax. Numbers show out-of-town shoppers would be paying the most of the new tax. Homewood’s current sales tax rate is 9%. Of that, 6.25% goes to the state, 1.75%[Read More…]
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The Weeks | Aug. 31: Hidden Gem, Kegs & Eggs, holiday schedules, D153 superintendent search, pups at the Splash Pad, H-F football, flag football
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees’ Sept. 1 meeting is canceled for the Labor Day holiday. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Notices Homewood Disposal Holiday Schedule. Monday pick up will be on Tuesday. Tuesday pick up will[Read More…]
Homewood resident calls for higher fines after dog attack
Mike Dickover asked the Homewood Village Board to consider raising the current $50 fine for loose dogs roaming neighborhoods. Dickover told trustees at the Aug. 26 meeting that his wife was viciously attacked by a dog in Homewood’s Southgate neighborhood 11 months ago. “To be clear, it’s not a dog[Read More…]
Tickets on sale for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. The seven performances featuring classics by Beethoven and Vivaldi, movie music from “Star Trek,” “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic Park” and others, an annual holiday performance and a celebration of American tunes to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Highlights of the 2025-26 season[Read More…]
Koprowski captures three turnovers in H-F football rivalry win
They say good players tend to find themselves in the right position to make big plays. Homewood-Flossmoor football coach Troy McAllister says Ryan Koprowski might be his team’s best football player, and that axiom proved true Friday night. The sophomore linebacker personally made three turnovers – two fumble recoveries and[Read More…]
08.30.2025 | WYNTKT
Metra Delays. Track construction could cause delays of up to 30 minutes Saturday and Sunday. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and Ridge Roads in downtown Homewood. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked[Read More…]
Three new police officers take oath of office at Homewood board meeting
Officer Giovanni Lopez, Officer Lucas Huerta, and Officer Hailey Gibbs were sworn in for the position of police officer at the Homewood board meeting on Aug. 26. Denise McGrath, Homewood chief of police, introduced each officer to the board as they stepped up to be sworn in. According to McGrath,[Read More…]
Cosmetologist pledges $20K to Forever Lexi Foundation
Alexis Wilson’s legacy continues to grow. At the fourth annual butterfly release on July 27 to honor her memory, John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, which has locations in Niles and Oak Forest, announced a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation to fund scholarships to[Read More…]
08.29.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Aug. 29 Metra Electric Service Disruption. Metra Electric Line trains will originate and terminate at Matteson Station this morning due to continuing power problems affecting the line between Richton Park and University Park stations. Riders should also expect that some trains will be annulled during the morning rush service and[Read More…]
Despite late TD, H-F flag football falls short against Bradley-Bourbonnais
Sometimes a single play is more important than the final score. Homewood-Flossmoor flag football trailed Bradley-Bourbonnais 13-0 with only three seconds on the clock in the fourth quarter on Aug. 28. The ball was on the Boilermakers 7-yard line. It was only the second game for the Vikings, who didn’t[Read More…]
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