Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 16, voted to pass a resolution introduced by Commissioner Donna Miller, who represents the 6th District, including Homewood, to place a countywide advisory referendum in the Nov. 3 general election. The advisory referendum will ask voters whether Illinois should adopt the proposed[Read More…]
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Metra to test drones intended to improve safety and security
Metra has launched a new pilot program using remotely operated drones to monitor its rail lines and facilities with the goal of improving safety and security throughout the commuter rail system and decreasing response times to critical incidents along the railroad. “This pilot project aligns with NITA’s legislative mandate to[Read More…]
Homewood police report on traffic enforcement efforts
The Homewood Police Department on Friday, July 10, reported on its traffic enforcement efforts during April, May and June. Officers participated in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Grant program, working 146 hours outside of their regularly scheduled shifts to improve traffic safety in the village. Officers[Read More…]
Flossmoor police report on speed enforcement efforts
The Flossmoor Police Department announced it would increase traffic enforcement during July in an effort to reduce speeding in the village. The village is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 other local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts[Read More…]
Freedom trail tour offered Saturday, July 11
Area residents will have a chance to walk in the footsteps of 19th century freedom seekers from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Register at www.themurn.org for the free event. The Midwest Underground Railroad Network (formerly the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project) will host the hike and learning opportunity[Read More…]
Jazz trio performs at IPO Summer Series Wednesday
The Bobby Broom Trio will bring their jazz sounds to the IPO Summer 2026 series program on Wednesday, July 8, at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive. Broom’s resume shows his versatility. He has played and collaborated with iconic jazz musicians Al Haig, Art Blakey, Charles Earland, Miles[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor tax rates will be set with new calculations
The Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Board of Review have agreed to use a new tax-rate calculation for the 2026 tax year when properties in Homewood and Flossmoor are reassessed. The Cook County Property Tax Reform Group commissioned an independent audit on how the county was assessing[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools get library improvement grant
Flossmoor School District 161 is one of 21 public libraries and school districts receiving a grant for libraries secured by Sen. Patick Joyce, D-Essex. “For years, our local libraries have continued to bring people together,” said Joyce, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate. “Libraries are not just places you[Read More…]
Izaak Walton Preserve seeks photos for 2027 edition of ‘Seasons’ calendar
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve soon will launch its eighth annual calendar photo competition for the 2027 edition of “Seasons of Izaak Walton.” Each entrant can submit a maximum of five photos. Photos can show weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals and unidentifiable people. All photographs must be shot within Homewood[Read More…]
Illinois Voices 250 hosting community recording sessions to chronicle personal stories in celebration of America’s 250th birthday
Illinoisans are invited to chronicle their stories, memories and reflections in audio recordings that will be permanently archived at the U.S. Library of Congress during a series of community recording sessions scheduled for this summer. Illinois Voices 250 is an initiative led by the Illinois America 250 Commission in partnership[Read More…]
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