Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, South District Conference Room, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda will be available here. Tower Park Community Meeting. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a community meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at[Read More…]
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Homewood Farmers Market introduces new feature: themes
National Citizens Senior Day was Thursday, Aug. 21, but Homewood celebrated at the weekly farmers market on Saturday, Aug. 23, and in the process introduced a new market feature: themes. “Next year we’ll come out with all sorts of different themes, but this was for our first test and we[Read More…]
08.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Interested in what teens from other countries snack on after school? Join this trip around the world through snacks. Meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in The Fort, upper level of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. For grades 7 thru 12. List any food allergies. Registration required. Meet[Read More…]
Organizers increase runner numbers for 6th Hidden Gem
Anticipation is building as the Flossmoor community prepares for the sixth annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 6. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Infant Jesus of Prague School and is expected to end around 11:30 a.m. with the finish line on Sterling Avenue. Tom[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate shots fired mid-day at Flossmoor Road and Kedzie
Flossmoor police is investigating a report of shots fired just before noon Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the intersection of Flossmoor Road and Kedzie Avenue. Police said initial information indicates two westbound vehicles might have been involved, and both apparently left the scene. There is no immediate threat to the community,[Read More…]
08.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Salute to Service Game. Active duty and military veterans will be honored at the Homewood-Flossmoor football game Friday, Aug. 29. Sling Bags will be sold at the game, and all proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Wall of Honor in Flossmoor. Veterans and active duty personnel who wish to participate[Read More…]
Focus on Safety: CMAP study offers glimpse at types of cargo in local trains
Homewood and Flossmoor were founded along existing rail lines, so train traffic has been routine for the entire history of both villages. It’s easy to take for granted the presence of train cars but not as easy to discover what kinds of materials are in them. Information on specific quantities[Read More…]
The Weeks | Aug. 24: Delanoe’s bid, Homewood sales tax discussion, new HHS president, last Choo-Choo Ride, streetscape update, bike path meeting, Meet Our Docs
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will[Read More…]
08.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Snip Society Vaccine Clinic at Fidos Landing. Low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats will be available at Fido’s Landing, 2207 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required. Call 815-630-4411.
Focus on Safety: Looking back, 2024 Matteson train derailment was a best-case scenario
Residents of Matteson heard a loud noise come from Main Street one summer morning. Shortly thereafter, police quickly evacuated a four-block area around the derailment. The fear was that the 25 cars that came off their rails while carrying various types of chemicals might pose a threat to residents. One[Read More…]
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