Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Computer Class for Adults: Powerpoint Fundamentals. Adults can get hands-on[Read More…]
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Rethinking the prairie is topic for Green Drinks discussion June 25
Dale Bowman, who grew up surrounded by neat farms, has come to appreciate the Midewin Prairie as more than an “overgrown mess.” Bowman, the now retired outdoor columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, will be the guest presenter for the June 25 meeting of Green Drinks. His topic will be “Amish[Read More…]
District 161 projects budget surplus, warns of long-term challenges
Flossmoor School District 161 officials presented a tentative 2026-27 budget on Monday, June 16, that projects an operating surplus next year but cautioned that the district’s long-term financial outlook depends heavily on continued state Property Tax Relief Grant funding. Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Frances LaBella told board members the[Read More…]
Homewood board approves second extension for Tequila Raizes restaurant
A proposed Mexican restaurant got another extension with the village as the developer tries to finalize construction financing. The Homewood Village Board approved a second amendment to a redevelopment agreement for the proposed Tequila Raizes restaurant, 18134-18138 Dixie Highway, at the June 9 meeting, giving the developer additional time to[Read More…]
06.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be available here. Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30[Read More…]
Residents asked for input on parking lot conversion
The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are partnering to envision a new future for the underutilized Flossmoor South Commuter lot and want to hear directly from residents. A joint community input meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor[Read More…]
District 161 board questions cost, need for expanded Western Avenue parking lot
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education indicated Monday that it does not plan to move forward with a proposed expansion of the parking lot at Western Avenue Elementary School after board members questioned whether the nearly $620,000 project was necessary. District administrators presented conceptual plans for expanding the[Read More…]
Summer Fest fundraiser for Homewood Science Center is July 23
Summer Fest, a fundraiser for the Homewood Science Center, is planned for July 23 at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. The program, from 6 to 10 p.m., gives guests a chance to meet and enjoy the music of DJ QMac while tasting foods at the summer favorites food stations. Take[Read More…]
Homewood police provide update on alleged murder/suicide
Homewood police posted on June 16 more details about an alleged murder/suicide that occurred June 6 and June 8. Officials said the investigation has been closed. Police responded to a home on 175th Street on the afternoon of June 6 and discovered the body of Bianca C. Davis. The Cook[Read More…]
06/15/2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Dixie Highway Viaduct Project Delay. The latest target date for crews to start the viaduct drainage system project was Thursday, June 18, but the date has been pushed back at least a month after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before the drainage project can begin. Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
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