Michael V Warren
Nov 10, 2026
Trivia Question❓Homewood, Illinois, is a stop for both Chicago-area commuters and long-distance travelers. Which two passenger rail services stop there? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Homewood plans to buy the vacant American Dance Center studio at 1933 Ridge Road and seek a developer for the building. Trustees approved the $400,000 purchase from Villari Ltd. at their Oct. 27 meeting, with the sale scheduled to close Nov. 30. Several people have already inquired about redeveloping the site. Economic and Community Development Director Noah Schumerth described the purchase as part of a village effort. For now, the building’s next use remains undecided, but the inquiries suggest there is interest in giving the Ridge Road property a new purpose. |
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Homewood Public Library offered neighbors two ways to try something creative on Nov. 6: an adult improv session and Crafty Tots for young children.
The improv class welcomed beginners, seniors, neurodiverse adults and experienced performers to experiment with unscripted scenes in a supportive setting.
It ran from 10 to 11 a.m. in the library’s meeting room at 17917 Dixie Highway.
Crafty Tots offered families a short creative outing from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., though the listing did not specify a project.
Both sessions have passed, so residents interested in future library activities should confirm dates and details before making plans. Read More... |
Aurelio's Pizza is a familiar gathering place for Homewood families, where sharing a meal feels like part of the neighborhood rhythm.
Its menu offers favorites like thin-crust pizza, pasta, and salads, so everyone at the table can find something to enjoy.
Whether you are catching up after a school event or planning an easy dinner together, this Homewood spot makes it simple to settle in and connect.
This spotlight is presented by Aurelio's Pizza.
Explore the menu and plan your next visit at Aurelio's Pizza. |
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Homewood-Flossmoor girls wrestling enters the new season with a clear goal: turn last year’s regular-season success into a stronger postseason finish.
The Vikings went 12-2 in dual meets, won multiple tournaments and claimed a regional team title, but fell short of expectations at sectionals.
Coach Scott Aronson has described that finish as deeply disappointing, giving the team a lesson to carry into this winter.
Experienced wrestlers Kendra Hayden, Amara Nwoye and Madelyn McClements return to help lead H-F through the demands of another season.
For the Homewood and Flossmoor community, the Vikings have already shown they can win; the challenge now is to perform when postseason pressure rises. Read More... |
Q&A Questions |
Q: Where is Homewood, Illinois? A: Homewood is a village in Cook County, about 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Q: Can you get to Homewood by train? A: Yes. Homewood has a station served by Metra’s Electric District and Amtrak. Q: Does Homewood share a park district with Flossmoor? A: Yes. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District serves both communities. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Metra’s Electric District and Amtrak. |