Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and 10 commissioners, including Kisha McCaskill, who represents the 5th District, including Flossmoor, issued a statement Thursday, Feb. 12, urging the state’s attorney to pursue charges against federal immigration agents who use excessive force. “We call on the Cook County state’s attorney to pursue[Read More…]
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02.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Village Hall. Village hall will be closed today and Monday, Feb. 16, for the Presidents Day holiday. Move-Along Storytime. Youngsters age 3 to 8 who love stories, movement and a little imagination are invited to the meeting room in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Lunar[Read More…]
Board approves liquor licenses for Bevdas Wine & Spirits and Maison des Fleurs
The Homewood Village Board approved the requests for liquor licenses to Bevdas Wine & Spirits and Maison des Fleurs at the Feb. 10 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Finance Amy Zukowski, Bevdas Wine & Spirits, located at 3043 183rd St., is seeking a Class 2 liquor license that would[Read More…]
H-F student project wins top honor in Silent Film Festival
An entry by Homewood-Flossmoor High School students was selected a top entry in the 9th annual Student Silent Film Festival for “The Silence Between Us.” The film is the work of seniors Anthony Reynoso, Aidan Klauk and Charlie Wachtel. It was selected from 12 entries representing high schools across the[Read More…]
Homewood board approves updated redevelopment agreement with Apparel Redefined
The Homewood Village Board approved the motion to restart a redevelopment agreement with A & R Screening, also known as Apparel Redefined, at the Feb. 10 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Economic and Community Development Angela Mesaros, the village first entered into a redevelopment agreement in October 2023 with[Read More…]
Kickert School Bus Company sold to First Student
Kickert School Bus Company, a subsidiary of Cook-Illinois Corporation, has been sold to First Student, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickert has contracts for service with Homewood District 153, Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233. “We are excited to welcome the Cook-Illinois Corporation to the First Student family,”[Read More…]
02.13.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Feb. 13 Galentine’s Day Lunch at the English Room. Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Gather your dearest friends for an unforgettable celebration at the historic and charming Deerpath Inn. The H-F Park District will sponsor a day trip there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.[Read More…]
Homewood board makes a selection for transit-oriented development project
The Homewood Village Board chose Holladay Properties out of the three remaining proposals for the property redevelopment of 2024 Chestnut Road (village hall parking lot) and 2066 Ridge Road (commonly referred to as the Matrix Building) at the Feb. 10 meeting. Following the update on the transit-oriented development (TOD) proposals[Read More…]
Limited early voting for Suburban Cook County begins at 6 locations Feb. 18
Limited early voting for suburban Cook County voters will begin Tuesday, Feb. 18, at six locations, giving voters an early opportunity to cast their ballot in the March 17 Gubernatorial Primary Election, according to the Office of Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. Early Voting will expand on Monday, March 2,[Read More…]
Smith to step down as Flossmoor District 161 superintendent after nine years
After nine years leading Flossmoor School District 161, Superintendent Dana Smith announced he will step down at the end of the school year. Smith made the announcement at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, telling board members he has accepted a superintendent position with Community Consolidated School District[Read More…]
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