P&Z MEETING – At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Homewood Planning & Zoning Committee meets for the fourth part of a public comment session regarding permits to redevelop the former site of Calumet Country Club. Access the Zoom meeting by phone or online: (312) 626-6799; meeting ID 991 8481 1606; passcode[Read More…]

BLACK JOURNALISTS IN HISTORY John H. Johnson (1918 – 2005) was a publisher and the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company which created Ebony and Jet magazine and is headquartered in Chicago.  Johnson graduated from DuSable High School and University of Chicago, after working his way through college. In 1982,[Read More…]

NO GARBAGE SERVICE – Due to extreme winter weather conditions, Homewood Disposal Service is closed on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and there will be NO GARBAGE OR RECYCLING SERVICE for residential or commercial customers.  Service is delayed one day for residential customers who normally get pickup service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and[Read More…]

BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK – Young people curious about medical careers might be interested to hear about the experiences of three African-American physicians in the program “My Journey to Medicine: Black Doctors Speak,” presented on Zoom by Homewood Library. Register online. 7 p.m. Thursday FALCON-FRIENDLY – Learn about peregrine falcons with[Read More…]

BRICKS OF LOVE – Buy a personalized brick to support Flossmoor Public Art Commission, to be placed in the downtown traffic circle. Bricks cost $100 until Feb. 14, when the price increases to $125. Visit the art commission website. HELP FIREFIGHTERS – To be sure firefighters can access fire hydrants[Read More…]

HFHS STUDENTS RETURN – The Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Directors conducts a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the district’s return to school plan. The administration has indicated students could return on a hybrid plan starting Feb. 16. MOVE INTO PHASE 4 – The villages of Homewood[Read More…]

START KIDS OFF RIGHT Through the SPEED Family Enrichment Program, parents of young children can sign up for home visits to receive: developmental screenings parental support parent-child learning experiences community service referrals  Funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, the program serves children from birth to age 3.  Enrollment[Read More…]

LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]

SOCCER TENNIS – Learn about soccer tennis with a free event at H-F Racquet and Fitness Club. The game combines aspects of tennis and volleyball while using a soccer ball, played in singles or doubles. All abilities welcome, bring athletic shoes. Registration required. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday  BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK[Read More…]

COUNTRY CLUB DECISION – At tonight’s village board meeting, Homewood officials will discuss a proposed settlement in the lawsuit over the future of the former Calumet Country Club property. Residents can watch the meeting on Zoom. See the village website for details. 7 p.m. FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGNUPS – Registration[Read More…]