More than 100 community members gathered for the annual Fourth of July picnic at Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood organized by preserve volunteers. Community members played games, flew American flags and listened to music. They sat at park bench tables or on beach towels, enjoying food prepared by the preserve[Read More…]
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Hundreds of Homewood Community Members Enjoy Fourth of July Parade
Hundreds of community members lined the streets of Ridge Road and Dixie Highway in Homewood to watch the Independence Day parade organized by the village of Homewood on the late morning of Friday, July 4. The parade lasted for about 45 minutes. It kicked off at St. John Neumann Catholic[Read More…]
State offers summer, 4th of July safety tips
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinoisans to celebrate July 4th and the start of summer 2025 safely by following proven safety guidance. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen and proper summer attire.[Read More…]
Illinois America 250 Commission invites Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary
Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging people across the Prairie State to get involved in planning festivities and educational opportunities to mark the historic moment. Celebrations marking the nation’s independence are expected[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor to mark Independence Day; area fireworks displays listed
Village staff and volunteers in Homewood and Flossmoor are gearing up for the annual July 4th celebrations marking the nation’s birthday. Homewood’s paradeHomewood’s annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. Parade floats, walkers and participants will meet at St. John Neumann Church parking lot, 17951 Dixie Highway, to Ridge Road[Read More…]
Drive-in movie helps fill gap left by Independence Day event cancellations
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities, including the Homewood parade and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Family Fun Fest, but the two agencies, in collaboration with the village of Flossmoor and Homewood-Flossmoor High School, filled the gap with the “Quarantine Cinema” drive-in movie.
Independence Day: Celebrating powerful voices for freedom and equality (free)
Happy Fourth of July! This weekend we are continuing the longstanding tradition of marking the founding of our nation, but with a different approach this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help mark this time of celebration, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle and 23 Miles South Theatre are presenting the words[Read More…]
Fourth of July festivities promise a day of family fun
Fourth of July celebrations in Homewood and Flossmoor are steeped in tradition, and this year’s festivities are designed to follow the popular script: a 5K race, two parades and a family festival.
H-F parades, festival precede area fireworks displays
Homewood-Flossmoor residents have a number of options for celebrating Independence day, from local parades and the annual Family Fun Fest to area fireworks displays.
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