Illinois lawmakers in recent years have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II. These changes underscore our commitment to support veterans in Cook County and beyond. The Illinois Property Tax Code makes veterans who served during[Read More…]
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Franciscan to provide meal prep boxes for south suburban families facing food insecurity
Franciscan Health is hosting two mobile markets on Nov. 25 in Chicago’s South Suburbs aimed at providing families experiencing food insecurity with groceries just in time for Thanksgiving. One frozen ham along with fruits, vegetables and grains will be distributed per family on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.[Read More…]
Green Initiatives: Homewood resident says solar project worth the investment
Note: This story is the fourth in a four-part series. Homewood resident Steve Ploum had solar panels installed on his roof about six or seven years ago, and he is still happy with the decision. Ploum, who is the founder and director of Trail Mix Productions, said that the motivation[Read More…]
11.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812.
District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to 3 outstanding students
The Tom Dockweiler Award was presented to three outstanding students selected by the principals in Homewood School District 153. Jade Taylor-Lando, Michael Williams and Gavynn Hall were selected from a student body of more than 1,700 students who attend Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. The award is named for[Read More…]
James Hart School students present the musical ‘Seussical Jr.’
Students at James Hart School will present “Seussical Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20 and 21 at the school, 18220 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of Dr. Seuss’s favorite characters spring to life onstage in this musical. The[Read More…]
11.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Anew Annual Coat Giving Tree and Adopt-A-Family Program/Food Help. Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is inviting anyone who is interested in purchasing a coat or adopting a family for this holiday season, please complete this form. Anew also is helping survivors of domestic violence who depend on SNAP benefits that have[Read More…]
Green initiatives: Gaia’s Refillery – making sustainability practical
Inside, the air smells clean but lived-in, maybe eucalyptus and lavender. Clean, but warm. This is Gaia’s Market & Refillery, at 1948 Ridge Road in Homewood, a place where customers bring empty bottles and filled compost buckets. Glass jars line the shelves and stainless-steel pumps hold everything from the hand[Read More…]
2 injured Saturday in crash at 183rd and Dixie
A Homewood police officer and the driver of another vehicle were injured Saturday in a collision at the intersection of 183rd Street and Dixie Highway. Both were transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries and later were released, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred shortly[Read More…]
Column: Flossmoor streetscape renovation improves safety; Homewood speed beacons help slow some drivers
The finishing touches are still being applied to Flossmoor’s renovated downtown streetscape, but the trees were planted on Oct. 31, so the project is, for practical purposes, done. It looks to me like a thing of beauty. I’m not talking about aesthetics. Probably best to wait until the trees and[Read More…]
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