Note: This story is the third in a three-part series that originally was published in the July 1 print edition. As concerns over dog attacks in Homewood continue, dog trainer Sonia Fetherling shares advice on prevention, responsible ownership and how residents can better protect themselves and their pets. Fetherling, a[Read More…]
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Dog safety: Dog attack survivors urge safety changes
Note: This story is the first in a three-part series that originally was published in the July 1 print edition. Dog attacks in Homewood have become increasingly problematic. Frightening encounters have left residents scarred — physically, emotionally or both, changing how they view walking in their neighborhoods. This has left[Read More…]
Village announces more delay for Dixie Highway viaduct project because of utility conflict
Homewood officials announced Monday, June 15, that the Dixie Highway viaduct drainage project will be delayed further after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before construction can begin. The village was notified by the Illinois Department of Transportation that the contractor, Iroquois Paving, will suspend work[Read More…]
Homewood board approves purchase of Halsted Street office building
The Homewood Village Board approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 17924 Halsted St. during the June 9 meeting, authorizing village officials to move forward with the acquisition of the property from the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the CCLBA[Read More…]
Hundreds attend Old Fashion Donuts & Café grand opening celebration
Hundreds of community members lined up in front of Old Fashion Donuts & Café and Hibbing’s Hot Dogs to receive free donuts and hot dogs for the grand opening celebration of both restaurants on Monday, June 1. Burritt L. Bullock, known as “Mr. B.,” the owner of the original Old[Read More…]
Start of viaduct drainage project set for June 1
A storm late Monday morning, May 18, brought torrential rain, power outages, broken limbs, downed trees and, of course, flooding in the Dixie Highway viaduct. The chronic flooding spot was closed for five or six hours after the storm, according to Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman. It reopened sometime[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Cosgrove Construction for auditorium upgrade
The Homewood Village Board approved a $151,000 contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. of Joliet at the May 12 meeting for construction management services for improvements to the Homewood Auditorium, located at 2010 Chestnut Road. Cosgrove Construction, has worked on municipal and school projects, including renovations similar in scope to the[Read More…]
05.12.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet as a committee of the whole at 8 a.m. in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting[Read More…]
Residents discuss restoring LGBTQ+ Pride flags with Homewood officials
About a dozen community members gathered inside Homewood’s Village Hall on Saturday, May 9, to discuss why the village hasn’t flown LGBTQ+ Pride flags in June, Pride Month, since 2019. Homewood resident Quincy Crump gathered more than 380 signatures in a petition, requesting that the village fly Pride flags again this[Read More…]
Homewood announces Art & Garden Street Fair lineup of artisans, live music, family-friendly activities
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Art & Garden Street Fair on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, bringing two days of art, music and community celebration to downtown Homewood. The event will take place along Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road. Festival hours are[Read More…]
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