The driver of a red Ford Ranger was seriously injured Saturday morning, March 28, in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. as the driver was traveling southbound on Governors Highway. As he approached[Read More…]
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Songs of Resistance benefit concert highlighting community and human rights
Spotlight Performance Academy is partnering with the Homewood Creative Alliance to host Songs of Resistance, a benefit concert and art auction on Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Flossmoor. Tickets are $25 with attendees able to donate to the event through the ticket link. The beneficiary of the[Read More…]
Charges filed against driver in fatal crash
Ryan Barbour, 36, of Homewood, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 1, and will face charges in connection with a crash on March 22 at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The crash resulted in the death of Kyran Smith, 14, of Homewood.[Read More…]
Homewood announces retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong
The Village of Homewood has announced the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong, marking the end of a distinguished career in fire service spanning more than two decades. DeJong will transition into his next chapter of service as Administrative Section Chief for MABAS Illinois. DeJong was hired by the[Read More…]
Homewood outlines TIF fund activity in 2026-27 draft budget
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund activity for the Village of Homewood was outlined in a memo to village trustees for the March 24 meeting by Homewood Director of Finance Amy Zukowski. The memo details revenue, expenditures and ongoing obligations across multiple TIF districts as part of the proposed fiscal[Read More…]
Homewood Historical Society program to feature Route 66, ‘The Mother Road’
Will County author John Weiss will recall the history of “The Mother Road” including the northernmost segment from Chicago to St. Louis at the Homewood Historical Society meeting on April 8. Following a brief business meeting at 6 p.m., Weiss will present at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of[Read More…]
04.01.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Vehicle Stickers On Sale. Starting at 8 a.m. today, Homewood residents can purchase vehicle stickers. Applications have been mailed, but anyone who didn’t get one can visit village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, to obtain one. If you received an application, you can purchase your new stickers online or through the village’s mobile[Read More…]
Singing the songs that carry a tune for women’s equality
Most of the women who attended troubadour Clarence Goodman’s presentation, “As We Go Marching, Marching: Songs of the Women’s Movement,” at the Flossmoor Library on March 25 already were well-acquainted with the long struggle for women’s equality in the United States and beyond. Many had lived through key decades of[Read More…]
Gobble Doggs owner leads kids in an entrepreneurship program
Homewood restaurant Gobble Doggs partnered with educators at Neal Armstrong Elementary School in Richton Park to teach 10 students entrepreneurship skills. After selling their products, the students raised $157.50 for South Suburban PADS (SSPADS). The fourth and fifth-grade students from Neal Armstrong met during lunch in the school’s Science Lab[Read More…]
Homewood board approves liquor license request for upcoming new restaurant
The Homewood Village Board approved a liquor license request from Antoine Washington at its March 24 meeting. Washington purchased Cilantro Cocina Mexicana at 18755 Dixie Highway, and plans to open a 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House there by May. Washington purchased the property in February. 3B Burger-Bird-Brews House is a restaurant that[Read More…]
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