Local Black authors, comic artists and booksellers are scheduled to be at Western Avenue Elementary in Flossmoor on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a Black History Month Book Fair. The book fair will be open exclusively to Western Avenue students, staff[Read More…]
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01.31.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The first indoor market of the year will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Food, crafts and community organizations will fill the auditorium. STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host free science learning play from 10[Read More…]
01.30.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Jan. 30 Gaming Night. Stop by The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy gaming and pizza. Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games, and more. Registration is preferred. For anyone in grades 7-12. Saturday, Jan. 31 Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The[Read More…]
Beyond the Book bringing a new literacy experience to Homewood
Come Saturday, Oct. 18, a new bookstore called Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience, will be open in downtown Homewood with a focus on cultivating a literary community. The grand opening is at 2 p.m. The store is at 18063 Dixie Highway. Resident and bookstore owner Tenia Davis said it[Read More…]


