TUTU HULLABALOO CANCELED — Due to staff illness, Tutu Hullabaloo at Homewood Public Library is cancelled for Feb. 21 but will return March 20. HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. JUNETEENTH ROYAL COURT — You Matter 2[Read More…]
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Homewood trustees approve preliminary step in Rabid Brewing’s proposed move to west side location
After more than six years operating in an east side Homewood location tucked behind Home Depot, Rabid Brewing is exploring a move to the west side of town in a bigger, more visible site. At the Homewood board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 13, trustees approved a letter of intent with Rabid[Read More…]
D153 gets high marks in staff survey
A staff survey of Homewood District 153 staff got positive responses, and nearly 150 additional comments on the workings of Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools and the district office. The district received 183 responses, or approximately two-thirds of the 300 teachers and support staff. The climate and culture in[Read More…]
Future uncertain for 183rd Street traffic calming project
Homewood officials were pleased when they received word in April 2023 that the village would receive an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant to help implement a traffic calming project on 183rd Street, but escalating costs since then might have put the project out of reach for now. The plan[Read More…]
Kelly cosponsors bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) re-introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act. She was joined by Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The bill would establish an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of[Read More…]
2.20.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BRUMLEY DRIVE OPEN HOUSE — Flossmoor will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, to give residents a chance to learn more and ask questions about the improvements planned for Brumley Drive from Bruce Avenue to Sterling Avenue. HOMEWOOD STORIES — The storytelling show at FCC[Read More…]
Roller Derby returns to Homewood Auditorium on Saturday
Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby is speeding into its first bout of the 2024 season on Saturday, Feb. 24. This match follows last year’s league championship, when the Horrific Haunters took the title in an edge-of-your-seat, two-point win. The defending champions will face off against the Punk Rock Punishers. The bout[Read More…]
Williams with something to prove on the mat at state
Jocelyn Williams is reckless. The Homewood-Flossmoor senior wrestler admittedly “throws her body around” on the mat. The result, so far, is three concussions, a torn meniscus, ankle ligament issues and a sprained shoulder joint. The concussions sometimes cause headaches. She wears an ankle brace and is otherwise often just sore. [Read More…]
Homewood welcomes Tom Johnson as new deputy police chief
Homewood Detective Sgt. Tom Johnson took the oath of office at the village board meeting Feb. 13 in his new position as deputy police chief. Johnson’s promotion was effective Jan. 28. He replaces Deputy Chief Robert Misner, who retired in November 2023. Police Chief Denise McGrath introduced Johnson to trustees[Read More…]
Gets some laughs at Saturday’s improv program
South of Chi improv group will present a family-friendly show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The budding comedians will use suggestions from the audience to come up with skits and play games. There’s also a chance someone in the audience[Read More…]
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