Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present the annual Juneteenth parade on June 19. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Western Avenue School and will end at Parker Junior High. It will be followed by a block party in the Parker Junior High parking lot[Read More…]
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06.13.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Homewood Car Cruise. The new car show will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Harwood Avenue commuter lot. The event is a fundraiser for Anew: Building Beyond Violence. Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and[Read More…]
06.13.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, June 13 The Lowest Pair. Trail Mix presents roots duo The Lowest Pair at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Live mingling music by folk duo Bugs Still Fly starts at 6 p.m. under the concessions pavilion. Main stage performance begins at 7 p.m. with special guests, Bad Hand.[Read More…]
Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair features live music, food and local artisans
Hundreds of community members enjoyed a variety of foods, supported local artisans, got their faces painted and watched live music at Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair June 6 and 7. The Village of Homewood organized the event that drew nearly 80 vendors, including dozens of artisans and about a[Read More…]
06.07.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Trains could be up to 30 minutes behind schedule today and tomorrow because of track construction. Listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair. The second day of a two-day festival on Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road. Hours[Read More…]
Homewood Public Works hosted an open house full of family fun
Families brought their young ones for an educational fun time at the Homewood Public Works from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17. The open house offered various stations for kids to explore, including a dress-up section. Kids were able to step into the shoes of workers by trying[Read More…]
05.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Cone with a Cop. Flossmoor police officers will be at Rainbow Cone, 19805 S. Crawford Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to meet with members of the community. The first 50 guests who show the flyer (digital or printed) will receive a free junior Rainbow cone. Kinderparent Orientation Night. Homewood School District 153 will[Read More…]
Homewood’s annual Spring Cleanup event has highest turnout yet
The Village of Homewood held a successful annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 19, with about 80 volunteers. Events Manager Marla Youngblood thanked the volunteers for coming out despite the cold rainy weather. Volunteers gathered at Homewood’s Public Works Department to collect tools and find out which group they were[Read More…]
04.19.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Cleanup Day. In honor of Earth Day, Homewood is hosting a community clean-up from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The village will provide garbage bags, gloves, trash pickers and safety vests. Volunteers should meet at Homewood Public Works, 17755 Ashland Ave. Sign up to volunteer here. STEM Saturday. The Homewood Science Center, 18022[Read More…]
04.11.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 11 Senior Social Hour. Seniors can gather for an hour of pleasant conversation and light refreshment from 1 to 2 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Saturday, April 12 Lucky Egg Hunt. Youngsters will have a chance to gather eggs, including a few special eggs with extra prizes,[Read More…]
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