Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of the viaduct to traffic will begin June 8, according to village officials. The main detour route will follow 175th Street, Governor’s[Read More…]
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Homewood supports IDOT traffic-calming plan on Dixie
The traffic lanes on Dixie Highway north of the viaduct could be restructured as part of a project to repair a collapsed storm sewer that contributes to chronic flooding of the viaduct. At the request of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Homewood trustees approved a letter of support for changing[Read More…]
Drivin’ the Dixie reverses course but continues traditions
The 18th annual Drivin’ the Dixie motor tour on Saturday, June 15, will defy gravity, after a fashion, by swimming upstream. The celebration of the historic Dixie Highway has always started in Blue Island and followed a route south to Momence. This year, for the first time, the tour will start[Read More…]
Fatal accidents spurred railroad to build Dixie Highway viaduct
Deadly traffic accidents in the early years of the last century served as the catalyst for the decision to eliminate all grade rail crossings along the Illinois Central line between downtown Chicago and Matteson-Richton.
Pop’s Popcorn Shop opens in Homewood
Attention popcorn lovers! If you have been wishing for a gourmet specialty popcorn shop located in Homewood, your dreams have come true. Pop’s Popcorn Shop has opened at 18035 Dixie Highway offering unique popcorn flavors.
IDOT, Homewood in talks about addressing Dixie Highway viaduct flooding problem
During a rain and hail storm on Feb. 28, one driver found out the hard way what most local motorists know: The Dixie Highway viaduct in Homewood is prone to flooding. The driver was rescued from the vehicle that stalled in several feet of water. The lesson? When hard rain[Read More…]
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