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Artist Terrence Meehan, a Homewood native, created several digital art pieces inspired by popular events and places in the Village of Homewood. Meehan’s art is now displayed at the Village Hall. Some of the most notable pieces depict Homewood’s annual Holiday Lights and Drivin’ the Dixie events, and the Izaak[Read More…]
Friday, March 20 Improv Class for Adults. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host from 10 to 11 a.m. an improv workshop for beginners of all abilities, including those who are neurodiverse, seniors or those who like to help others learn. Presented in partnership with Sertoma Star Services. Floss-Flow Adult[Read More…]
The Illinois Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026. While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor boys volleyball lost seven seniors to graduation last spring. That would devastate a lot of programs, including the Vikings not that long ago. But H-F believes it’s a better program now, capable of consistency even in the face of that level of turnover. “I think we’ve gotten to a[Read More…]
In an effort to test potential new fare collection technology and gather data, Metra is starting a pilot program on April 6 that will ask riders to launch their Ventra ticket or show their paper ticket before boarding selected trains at downtown stations. A major goal of the pilot is[Read More…]
A lively discussion on the role of women and their enduring strength was the topic for a March 7 program led by Flossmoor resident Dominica McBride and her organization, BECOME, at Beyond the Book bookstore in Homewood. McBride hosted the women’s event and book signing for the book “Becoming Change[Read More…]
A driver was injured in a crash after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving southbound on Kedzie Avenue on Saturday, March 14, according to Homewood police. The Mazda MPV he was driving drove into oncoming traffic and struck a light pole at the northeast corner of the Kedzie intersection[Read More…]
Community Clean-up Day Sign-up Deadline. The first community clean-up day coordinated by Flossmoor, Homewood and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on April 4 will have opportunities for businesses, organizations and families to pitch in and spruce up the area. Sign up here. Registration closes today. Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host[Read More…]
Village officials are considering water and sewer rate increases as part of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, as they work to stabilize the system and reduce its reliance on the general fund. During a board meeting on March 16, finance staff presented a rate analysis outlining several pricing options and[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved special use permits at the March 10 meeting, allowing two fitness studios to open along 183rd Street in the village’s downtown transition zoning district. One permit allows Monique Gill of Hotworx fitness studio to operate at 2000 W. 183rd St., while the other permits a[Read More…]
