Walk Walton. Homewood Science Center’s annual outdoor fest will take place at the Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, 1100 Ridge Road, rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be guided nature activities, a hands-on conservation project led by HSC’s Conservation Ecology Interns, STEM activities inside the preserve’s[Read More…]
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District 233 board sets repair priorities
Work on the tennis courts at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been included in the 2025-26 budget. Members of the Finance Committee for the District 233 school board reviewed future expenses at its Oct. 7 meeting learning which projects were classified as top, high, medium and low priorities. Included in the[Read More…]
Park board reopens its investigation on benefits of solar
Is solar still the way to go for reducing utility costs at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District sites? The federal government has reduced projects or eliminated tax benefits for solar projects, so investing could be risky, but Illinois is supporting solar through its Illinois Shines legislation. There is a bit of caution,[Read More…]
10.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
No Kings Homewood. A local event on the day of nationwide protests against authoritarian federal policies from 1 to 3 p.m. at the veterans memorial, 18161 Morris Ave. in Homewood. Organizers invite every to bring your signs, chant, chalk, wear costumes, and anything else that helps peacefully resist. This is a[Read More…]
Cook County launches free vaccination clinics
Cook County residents can get free flu and COVID-19 shots at Saturday vaccination clinics offered by Cook County Department of Public Health, Cook County Health and CountyCare, starting Saturday, Oct. 18. The weekly clinics will continue through March 28. The vaccination clinics will rotate on certain Saturdays of the month in five[Read More…]
Homewood board accepts audit for 2024-2025 fiscal year
The Homewood Village Board approved the fiscal year audit for 2024-2025 at the Oct. 14 meeting. The village hired Lauterbach & Amen to complete the annual audit, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. Based on the firm’s audit results, Homewood’s net position increased nearly 19%. About $2.5 million of unused[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s as it prepares to take over Walt’s store
The Homewood Village Board approved the request for a Class 2 liquor license for Berkot’s Super Foods at the Oct. 14 meeting. Berkot’s is in the process of taking over Walt’s Food Centers store at 2345 183rd St. on Oct. 27, Homewood Finance Director Amy Zukowski said. The Lagestee family[Read More…]
10.17.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 17 Social Determinants of Health Panel Discussions. The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Social Determinants of Health event from 8 a.m. to noon at Moraine Valley Community College, Building M. Speakers will include healthcare leaders, educators and community partners who will discuss housing and economic stability, social[Read More…]
Cook County extends deadline and expands eligibility for $15M homeowner relief fund
County officials announced Oct. 10 that the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund has expanded its eligibility requirements and extended its deadline to Oct. 31. The $15 million program will assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase in property taxes in recent years. Selected recipients will receive $1,000 in one-time assistance. To[Read More…]
Homewood board votes for police enforcement, signage over road diet on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board voted 5-1 Tuesday to move forward with increasing police enforcement and other measures on 183rd Street, hoping to deter speeding and make the street safer for residents. It was the latest action on the controversial plan to reduce 183rd Street traffic from its current four lanes[Read More…]
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