Village President Richard Hofeld announces that Ralph DeWitt has accepted the position of Village Manager for the Village of Homewood.

Currently Chief of the Investigations Bureau for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, DeWitt is no stranger to the Village, serving two terms as Trustee with the Homewood Village Board from 2001 - 2009 and a resident of the community for 14 years.

DeWitt received his Masters of Public Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL) and during his 20 year tenure with the Investigations Bureau, DeWitt has supervised several public integrity investigations, which resulted in convictions of high-level government and public officials.  

Click here to read more about our new Village Manager.

Thursday, October 13|5:00 PM-9:00 PM 

Downtown Homewood Business Association

Grab your gal pals and have some fun in Downtown Homewood for Sip and Shop! Same fun as Girls Night Out, just a new name! Enjoy the evening with great discounts, delicious refreshments, and fun raffles at each store. Remember to bring along your LED sipping glasses and if you don't have one, you can purchase a glass at any participating DHBA shop! For more information go to DHBA.biz  

CANCER SUPPORT CENTER PUMPKIN PATCH and FAMILY FUN DAY

Saturday, October 15th

Starts at 6:30 PM   

Homewood Rail Park, Park Avenue - north of train station

Homewood's Rail Committee will host its annual Hobo Night at the Homewood Rail Park located on the west side of the rail tracks on Park Avenue, just north of the train station.  Young and old alike are invited to join in the festivities, which will include a bonfire, marshmallow roasting, sing-a-long, hobo stories and tours of the Illinois Central Railroad caboose. Twisted Q Barbeque will provide complimentary desserts. Don't miss this fun fall event!

Homewood Flossmoor Area

League of Women Voter Meeting

Wednesday, October 19|7:00 PM

Homewood Library| 17917 Dixie Highway

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to recognize the importance of this cause, the HF Area League of Women Voters will host an evening of conversation about domestic violence. This timely topic will be led by Karen Wehryn of the Crisis Center of the South Suburbs and Carol Gsell of the South Suburban Family Shelter. The discussion will help enlighten and educate about the problems of domestic violence and what alternatives are available to the victims and their families.

For more information, please contact (708) 799-9721. 

Saturday, October 22| 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
French Market | 2020 Chestnut Road  

In conjunction with the Homewood French Market, the Village of Homewood will conclude their Touch of Green events with the Prescription Give Back Program. The Village will offer this program through Cook County and President Toni Preckwinkles Prescription Give Back Program.  Collect your old medications and bring them to this event.  When you're done, shop in-season fruits and veggies and more with local vendors.

For more information, please call (708) 206-3393.

Two Day Art Fair

Saturday & Sunday, October 22nd & 23rd

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Izaak Walton Preserve Lodge, 1100 Ridge Road

Izaak Walton Preserve will host their annual Art Fair on October 22 and 23, from 9:00 AM until 3:00PM. View beautiful nature themed artwork in Izaak Walton Preserve. For more information on the Art Fair or to be a vendor please call John Miller at (708) 985-1040.

Saturday, October 22nd

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parker Jr. High School, 2810 School Street (Flossmoor)

Sponsored by the H-F Green Team

Got e-Waste? Bring it to the Free Electronic Recycling Drive sponsored by the H-F Green Team.  The following items will be accepted:

• Televisions 
• Telephones
• CRT Monitors
• LCD Monitors
• Cell Phones
• Game Consoles
• Computers
• Miscellaneous Computer Parts and Items
• Stereos
• Laptops
• Microwaves
• Fax Machines
• Speakers
• VCRs
• DVD Players
• Desktop Printers

For more information please contact H-F Park District (708)957-0300.

Saturday, October 22nd  

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
James Hart Cafetorium, 18211 Aberdeen Street

Join Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association for the Fifth Annual Pasta Palooza. .  The evening will feature performances by School District 153 students, including music, choir, and drama groups. All proceeds from this event will be used for programs throughout School District 153. Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association are volunteer based non-for-profit organizations.  To purchase tickets online or for more information, please go to Foundation153.org.  

 The Homewood Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire.  If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic  Neighborhood Watch list to your interests.