Thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, floods and power outages are all possible during Illinois’ spring weather season. That is why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) is urging all residents to take steps to prepare during Severe Weather Preparedness Month this March. “Millions of dollars in[Read More…]
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03.06.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, March 6 Teen Formal Dress Essentials Giveaway. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who have a special occasion coming up (prom, graduation, school dance) and still need an outfit can seek the perfect fit from 4 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly issues statement on removal of Kristi Noem as head of DHS
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), who has led impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Thursday, March 5, that Noem would be leaving DHS. “Good riddance, Kristi Noem. “President Trump fired Kristi Noem because he knew Congress was going to[Read More…]
Mobile dental unit takes no-cost oral healthcare into the community
The University of Chicago Medicine has launched a new mobile dental clinic that brings no-cost oral healthcare directly to community members across the South Side and South Suburbs. The new, 37-foot-long mobile unit expands the reach of an ongoing University of Chicago Dental Care Research Study, which aims to understand how[Read More…]
03.05.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: Three Democrats lead the field for U.S. Senate
When long-time U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin announced on April 23, 2025, that he would not run for re-election, three prominent Democratic officeholders leaped at the chance to succeed him. Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton announced her candidacy on April 24, 2025. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents the 2nd Congressional District,[Read More…]
Homewood police conducted four traffic enforcement operations last fall
The Homewood Police Department participated in four traffic enforcement campaigns from October through December 2025 with support from an Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. As part of these campaigns, officers dedicated a total of 139.5 overtime hours to targeted traffic enforcement efforts, with a focus on[Read More…]
03.04.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a study session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here. Pokémon Club. Youngsters and teens are invited to the meeting room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Meet the Cook County 6th District Candidates: Antoine Bass, Veronica Bolling-Franklin, Sylvester Fulcher, Patricia “Trish” Murphy, Wesam Shahed
Five candidates for the 6th District seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners responded to our invitation to contribute a profile. Homewood is part of the district. Antoine Bass Experience: A graduate of SIU-Carbondale with a degree in Marketing. I am a certified appraiser and Realtor with over[Read More…]
Property tax exemptions: How homeowners and seniors can save on taxes
Property taxes can be a financial burden but exemptions can reduce those costs by offering significant savings to property owners. There are three exemptions that do the most good for the most people: the Homeowner Exemption, the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption and the Senior Freeze Exemption. The Cook County Treasurer’s[Read More…]
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