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Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area through at least 10 p.m. Wednesday. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with heat indices of about 105 degrees. Trash Pickup. Homewood Disposal trash pickup will follow the normal schedule this week and next[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a special use permit June 23 for Darshawn Hunter and Quanteisha Carter of Q and T Elegant Affairs to operate an event center in a commercial space at 18027 Dixie Highway. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood director of economic and community development, the event center[Read More…]
Fido’s Landing Pivot Party. The dog rescue service is closing its location at 2207 W. 183rd St. and is holding an adoption event and sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be raffles to raise money for the organization’s medical program and sales of items in the building. Paws[Read More…]
Illinoisans are invited to chronicle their stories, memories and reflections in audio recordings that will be permanently archived at the U.S. Library of Congress during a series of community recording sessions scheduled for this summer. Illinois Voices 250 is an initiative led by the Illinois America 250 Commission in partnership[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
John William Carney, Jr. 81 of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Burklow-Carney; cherished children Bridget (Ryan) Klapperich, the late Andrew Carney, Margaret (Chad O’Brien) Carney; devoted grandchildren Colin (Amy) Klapperich, Emma (Derek) Fox, Leo[Read More…]
The response was mixed among community members who attended an open house Wednesday, June 24, to discuss the possibility of converting the underused south commuter parking lot in Flossmoor to a park, with some people expressing enthusiasm for the project and others saying they are concerned about the loss of[Read More…]
Marjorie N. Krause, age 88, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2026. A dedicated scientist, educator, and lifelong volunteer, Marjorie built a distinguished career in biochemistry and medical technology while remaining deeply involved in the arts and her community. Born on July 25, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United[Read More…]
Friday, June 26 Coffee with a Cop. Flossmoor police officers will be available for informal conversation with residents from 10 a.m. to noon in front of Yesterday’s Gentlemen Barbershoppe at the corner of Park Drive and Central Drive in downtown Flossmoor. Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to[Read More…]
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday, June 24, an updated contraceptive standing order expanding the ability of trained pharmacists to provide prescription birth control methods directly to Illinois residents. The updated order is intended to ensure residents have easy access to contraceptive methods. The updated order builds[Read More…]
