Homewood Fall Fest & Chili Cook-off. The annual autumn festival will return from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Hickory roads in downtown Homewood. The festival will feature food, live music and activities for kids, including face-painting, crafts and a rock-climbing wall. The[Read More…]
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Homewood’s supercentenarian celebrates turning 111 with friends, family
As friends and family gathered at Balagio Restaurant in Homewood on Sept. 30, Mary Cantway was less impressed with her age than with the number of people who showed up to wish her a happy 111th birthday. “I am so fortunate to have so many friends,” she said. “I’ve got[Read More…]
Metra amends bike policy to address e-bike safety concerns
To address safety concerns affiliated with large, heavy e-bikes and e-scooters, Metra now will require customers to be able to carry their bikes and scooters on and off trains by themselves and without the assistance of their device’s electric motors. The amendment to Metra’s bike policy was made in response[Read More…]
Ideas would lead to space updates, new additions at H-F High
Teachers and staff at Homewood-Flossmoor High School took time recently to give their ideas on how best to redesign spaces and convert vacant classrooms for new uses. At a District 233 Finance Committee meeting Oct. 7, architects from DLA Architects reviewed input teachers in the Math Department and the Career[Read More…]
10.10.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 10 Senior Social Hour. Stop by Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1 to 2 p.m. for an hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshments. Murder Mystery Night: The Case of the Missing Manuscript. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host from 3 to 5 p.m. a[Read More…]
Cook County announces Grow with Google partnership to bring scholarships to adult learners
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a new partnership between Cook County’s Project Rainbow initiative and Grow with Google that is expected to open doors for adult learners. Through this collaboration, no-cost scholarships will be made available for Google Career Certificates, helping hundreds of residents gain the skills they need to grow their[Read More…]
Van Sipma Jewelers celebrates 125 years with vintage and estate showcase
Van Sipma Jewelers marked 125 years in business and 55 years in Homewood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and a weeklong Vintage and Estate Jewelry Event at its 2011 Ridge Road store. The celebration drew longtime customers, friends, and local officials who came to honor[Read More…]
Homewood trustees opt for basic restoration of home disruptions during lead line replacement project
Homewood trustees agreed Tuesday, Sept. 30, that the village should provide basic restoration of home disruptions caused by lead water line replacement work. Village staff asked for clarification on that issue before it begins to assess contractor bids on the project. Public Works staff provided two options for trustees to[Read More…]
10.09.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Food for Thought: H-F Family Fall Fest. Homewood-Flossmoor High School will host a family fun fest[Read More…]
Bags, music, and familiar faces at Flossmoor’s OAKtoberfest
Bags were hitting the boards in Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot on Saturday, Oct. 4, where 16 teams faced off in the Flossmoor Service League bean bag tournament, part of this year’s OAKtoberfest. “Well, I’m 80 years old,” said Sylvester Wills, laughing between rounds. “My grandson-in-law asked me to play; I[Read More…]
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