Homewood Starts Pace Car Program To Help Curb Speeding

Residents can sign up to be a "pace car," which also nudges them to practice safe driving tactics, and lead by example.

Historic, Cherished Wagner Building Donated to Local Nonprofit

Foundation for Preservation of Flossmoor History to renovate 2709 Flossmoor Road as a historical society and home for artistic endeavors.

Homewood Sisters Honor Tradition, Hot Chocolate Stand In 19th Year

Sisters Mara and Kayla Winfrey have grown up, but have not outgrown a sweet idea of a hot chocolate stand to benefit charity.

Amtrak Back Up And Running From Homewood Stop To Champaign, Southward

The historic station on Park Avenue also recently underwent $15 million in renovations. On-site ticketing is now available.

Metra Holiday Train To Make Weekend Stops In Homewood, Flossmoor

The decorated train, which will have Santa and his elves aboard, will pass through the area on Saturday morning en route to Chicago.

Giving Tuesday Initiative Benefits Flossmoor Memorial Wall Project

A local not-for-profit group has set a $5,000 goal for Giving Tuesday with proceeds going toward the $100,000 Veterans Memorial Wall fund.

Flossmoor Girl Scouts Aim To Honor 100 Local Veterans To Earn Badge

The project is to assist Flossmoor Veterans Memorial in honoring 1,000 veterans, by helping them find 100 more local veterans.

Flossmoor Launches Community Survey For Police Chief Recruitment

The Village is seeking community input as officials recruit for its next police chief.

Homewood Cops Go Bearded, Raise $1,000 For Domestic Violence Shelter

Homewood police went all-in for No-Shave November, raising more than $1,000 for local domestic violence shelter Anew.

'Very Frustrating' Progress In H-F Sex Assault Investigation: Lawyer

A lawyer for the mother of a Homewood-Flossmoor HS student who claims she was sexually assaulted said she's not sure where the case stands.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Partners With Schools To Honor Area Vets

Students will host an assembly honoring veterans. Former Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun will present on the veterans' memorial project.

What Time Is Sunset In H-F As Daylight Saving Time Ends?

Reminder: clocks will drop back one hour this weekend. Find out what time the sun sets Nov. 6 in Homewood-Flossmoor.

Homewood To Replace Outdated Emergency Sirens

The old emergency sirens will be swapped out for newer ones that can be sounded through the dispatch center.

Flossmoor Police Chief To Retire After Nearly 3 Decades With PD

Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter will retire effective in December, the Village has announced.

Hundreds At H-F March Against School's Response To Sex Assault Claim

Students took to Kedzie Avenue Thursday afternoon to voice their disapproval of how the school has handled a claim of a sexual assault.

Students To Walk Out At Homewood-Flossmoor Over Sex Assault Response

Students will protest at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Thursday afternoon, after the school's response to a student's sexual assault claim.

Forum Set For Students After Alleged Sexual Assault at H-F High School

Students of Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are invited to participate in a forum after school Tuesday.

Flossmoor 'At A Boil' After Police Shooting, Residents Seek Solutions

A forum held Saturday, Oct. 29 was heated at times as officials tried to foster conversation following a fatal police shooting in July.

Volunteers Needed For Flossmoor's Annual Fall Tree Planting

The Flossmoor Green Commission needs extra hands Saturday, Nov. 5.

Change In Venue For Community Forum On Police, Citizen Relations

The forum will still take place Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. Only the location has changed.

Homewood's Ravisloe Country Club Achieves Status As Arboretum

Ravisloe qualified for arboretum by having a minimum of 50 species of trees lining their course and property. They have 100 varieties.

NAACP To Host Voting Rights Event In Homewood

The event will be held Oct. 29 at the Homewood Public Library.

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold At Calumet City Store

A lucky customer won $1 million.

Hundreds Of Volunteers To Add 300 Trees To Flossmoor's Canopy

"Plant the Gem" will bring native trees to their new home in Flossmoor, in spots where the village's tree-scape is thinning.

Inflation Affecting 2022 Pumpkin Prices In Homewood-Flossmoor

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in or near Homewood-Flossmoor could come at an increased cost this year.

Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve 2023 Calendar On Sale Now

The calendar features photos of the preserve throughout the seasons.

Culver's Locations To Donate Day's Sales To Crash Victim's Family

Locations in Homewood and Tinley will hold A Day for Zack, with 20 percent of proceeds going to the family of Zack Kulak.

Homewood-Flossmoor Runners Complete 2022 Chicago Marathon

The 44th edition of the race featured more than 40,000 runners Sunday in Chicago.

Flossmoor To Host Community Forum On Police, Citizen Relations

Local experts on community relations, inclusion, equity and policing slotted to participate in the community dialogue.

Homewood Carjacking Victim: 'I Thought It Would Never Happen To Me'

Kevin O'Donnell is still shaken by being threatened at gunpoint and his car stolen, as he was dragged from the passenger door.

Winners Announced For 2023 Homewood Izaak Walton Photo Calendar

​Details on the sale of the calendars will be announced soon.

'It's A Nightmare:' Wife Grieves Husband, Father of 4 Killed In Crash

Homewood resident Zack Kulak, 33, was killed in a crash in Markham Friday. Now his wife Katelyn struggles to face a new reality.

Take Your Pick: Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Homewood-Flossmoor

Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Homewood-Flossmoor.

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Homewood Fire Department Mourns Death Of Former Chief

Retired fire chief Raymond Presnak died Sunday, Sept. 18. Presnak served Homewood for more than 30 years.

Homewood Police Searching For Man Who Abandoned Dog At Park

Homewood Police are hoping someone might know the owner, or that they'll find a safe place for the pup to land.

Homewood's New Water Supply Project Complete, In Full Flow

The Village completed the project on time and within budget, officials said Tuesday following a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Plum Creek Nature Center hosts 'Dive In!'

This free, all-ages water conservation-themed event on Sept. 24 will feature pond exploration, turtles, water games and birds of prey.

At Capacity With Animals, South Suburban Humane Society In Crisis Mode

Flooded with animals in need of adoption, South Suburban Humane Society put out a call for help on social media Monday.

For Her 108th Birthday, Send Homewood's Oldest Resident A Card

Mary Cantway will turn 108 on Sept. 30, and the Village is asking anyone interested to send her a birthday card and well wishes.