Independence Day traditions will continue this year in Homewood and Flossmoor, beginning with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Starry Nights concert on July 3 and concluding with the district’s Family Fun Fest the afternoon of July 4.
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Mickey’s buckets, and a look at our wettest-ever month of May
Homewood and Flossmoor vehicle sticker enforcement delayed. With village hall closed in both village, vehicle sticker sales have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In Homewood, residents will be able to start purchasing stickers on June 1. All motor vehicles registered to a Homewood address, or housed at a Homewood[Read More…]
Donations for the troops collected through July 4
As the 4th of July approaches, Weichert Realtors in Homewood is collecting items that can go into care packs for those serving in the U.S. military. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The last day for the drop-off is Thursday, July[Read More…]
Reflections Yoga AS July 1 – July 31 2019
Prairie State College (PSC) has launched a number of initiatives dedicated to helping students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the college has shifted to a virtual campus for the remainder of the spring session and will offer only online courses during the summer session, PSC staff, faculty,[Read More…]
Panio Law LB July 1 – July 31 2019
23 Miles South provides virtual theater. 23 Miles South community theater will provide a free family-friendly virtual performance event at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Seventeen actors have signed up to deliver their favorite monologues. To watch the performances, go to 23MilesSouth.com and click the link to join. Virtual doors will open[Read More…]
Klugers FS July 1 – July 31 2019
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s annual Lucky Egg Hunt was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Easter Bunny found a safe way to celebrate with area families, visiting three park district sites on Friday to greet admires who waved from the safety of their vehicles. Cheryl Vargo,[Read More…]
Homewood Hearing Center FS July 1 – 31 2019
At the daily pandemic briefing on Saturday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new programs to help residents maintain their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and safely get medical attention for those suffering mild cases of the virus. He and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged residents[Read More…]
Law enforcement in standoff with Flossmoor resident on Sunday
[Update 4:57 p.m.] A suspect was taken into custody about 3:15 p.m. Sunday after a nearly seven hour standoff with Flossmoor police and emergency response officers.
Liquor license for H-F Racquet and Fitness Club approved
A liquor license was approved for the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club by the Homewood village board Tuesday, June 25. The club is part of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. In a letter to Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, park district Executive Director Debbie Kopas said the racquet and fitness club[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department purchases used pumper for reserve role
The purchase of a used pumper truck for the Homewood Fire Department was approved by the village board Tuesday, June 25. Deputy Chief Steve DeJong traveled to Manhasset, New York, last month to inspect the pumper and ensure that all proper testing and maintenance had been done. The 2004[Read More…]


