Residents called for action from village officials during after a recent shooting on Olive Road sparked concerns. Homewood resident Amy Crump, speaking at the July 22 Homewood Village Board meeting, told trustees of her close encounter with the shooting. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21,[Read More…]
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Lightning ends Chamber Night 2025 early
Despite a soggy start caused by afternoon thunderstorms, Chamber Night on July 24 almost avoided inclement weather, but nearby lightning strikes prompted village officials to end the event early. The fifth annual Chamber Night, hosted by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, the Flossmoor Business Association and the Village of[Read More…]
Flossmoor welcomes new deputy chief, police officer and village clerk
Flossmoor’s new Deputy Chief Douglas Merkle, police officer Anoribe Nwannewuihe and the new Village Clerk Cecil Porter were sworn in and welcomed by the community at the July 21 board of trustees meeting. In his new position, Merkle is second-in-command assisting the chief in managing and overseeing all aspects of[Read More…]
07.25.2025 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
Friday, July 25 Family Improv Night. South of Chi Productions, a local comedy collective will take audience suggestions and turn them into a family-friendly, on-the-spot comedy show. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Tickets are $10 for H-F Park District residents, $12[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of two snow plows
Today it’s summer weather, but the Homewood Department of Public Works is thinking ahead to snow plow duties in winter. The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of two snow plow truck replacements at the July 22 meeting. Joshua Burman, Homewood director of public works, said the cost for both[Read More…]
Homewood backs Illinois Department of Transportation plan to replace traffic lights at Riegel and Holbrook
The Homewood Village Board gave its support for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plan to improve the traffic signal at the intersection of Riegel Road at Holbrook Road at the July 22 meeting. Joshua Burman, Homewood director of public works, said that the intersection is part of the Intergovernmental[Read More…]
07.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Chamber Night. The fifth annual Chamber Night will bring the music and family fun to a new location, Flossmoor Commons, starting at 5 p.m. There will be food, local business vendors and more great music, headlined by an Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ensemble playing showtunes. Bel Canto Community Choir will open, and[Read More…]
Hoekstra HVAC will provide free installation services to at least one household
Do you know someone who could use a new furnace? Or maybe their air conditioner isn’t cooling properly? Hoekstra Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), a family-owned business in Homewood, is urging community members to nominate a friend, loved one or neighbor for the Feel the Love initiative. After nominations[Read More…]
07.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Heat Alert. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect from 10 a.m. today until 10 p.m. Thursday. The high temperature both days is expected to be in the mid-90s and heat indices could remain in the 90s during most of the overnight hours Wednesday. Bubble-ology. Irons Oaks Environmental[Read More…]
Homewood Police Officer Ken Norbut hits the racetrack for a cause in 2025 Torch Run Five-O Race
On Aug. 2, Homewood Police Officer Ken Norbut will trade in his patrol car for something a little faster, his very own race car, when he takes the wheel in this year’s Torch Run Five-O Race, an event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. Norbut is not[Read More…]
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