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Edie Dobrez, Homewood Science Center’s executive director, said thousands of families and students visited HSC in 2025. She presented her annual update to the Homewood Village Board at the April 28 meeting on the center and its continuing success. The science center has officially been operating for 10 years now[Read More…]
You Matter 2 is inviting the community to step inside its work at Walk Through Our Mission, an immersive fundraising experience taking place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at Flossmoor Community Church. This is not a traditional gala. Instead, guests will walk through interactive, youth-led stations[Read More…]
Melody Mart Open House. Melody Mart at 18062 Dixie Highway in Homewood will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the open house from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly day will give guests an opportunity to explore instruments, meet educators, learn about lessons and group programs, and get a feel[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved two special use permits and two business incentives for local business improvements at the April 28 meeting. According to Angela Mesaros, Homewood director of economic and community development, special use permits are required when the business spaces in the B-2 Downtown Transition zoning district exceed[Read More…]
When patrons at the Homewood Public Library check out a book, they generally get three weeks to read it. Plus, there are two more renewals allowed. After that, there’s a 10-cent per-day late fee. But late fees could become a thing of the past if the library board of trustees[Read More…]
Bessie Coleman Centennial Aviation Film Festival. The aviation-themed film festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bult Field, 28261 S. Kedzie Ave., Monee. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, click here. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone[Read More…]
The April 29 decision from the United States Supreme Court marks a troubling moment for voting rights and fair representation in our nation. By narrowing key protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Court has made it more difficult to challenge maps that dilute the voting strength[Read More…]
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways recently released its 2026 Transportation and Highways construction project map. The interactive map, created by the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems Division, includes all construction projects underway or scheduled to begin this year. Projects that preserve, modernize and expand the[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board heard a presentation by Elite Lighting and Outdoor Solutions services at the April 28 meeting about conducting a village-wide clean-up initiative this May and June, and April 2027. The purpose is to ensure cleanliness and appeal in the village, Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman[Read More…]
Friday, May 1 Flossmoor Public Works Department will be applying an organic herbicide to the rights-of-way and landscape beds in Flossmoor’s Central Business District between 3 and 7 a.m. today Applications will be applied as needed during suitable weather conditions to complete non-selective weed control. Stay off the treated areas until[Read More…]
