Located just 25 miles south of the Chicago Loop and its major-city cultural, educational, and commercial opportunities, you will discover that the Village of Homewood and nearby communities have a lot of opportunities to offer.
Villagers enjoy nationally acclaimed elementary and high school districts as well as parochial schools. Nearby Prairie State College and South Suburban College offer programs at the freshman and sophomore levels along with specialized and general interest activities for which they are well known. Governors State University is convenient by auto or public transportation. It provides upper-level and graduate-level curricula in a variety of disciplines.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is recognized as one of the best in the state. Many nearby special activities for all age groups are held at one of the Park District’s venues such as the racquet and fitness club, ice arena, large community center, or at one of the District’s thirty parks, including two with swimming pools. James Hart School/Millennium School campus is home to the H-F Sports Complex. The Complex is used often for after-school access to Park District patrons and holds a multi-use gymnasium featuring three full-size volleyball (or two full size basketball) courts and locker rooms.
Coyote Run Golf Course is a new and exciting 18 hole course owned and operated by the H-F Park District that includes a lighted driving range, practice greens, teaching courses, a pro-shop, and Northwoods Restaurant, which provides year-round full service dining. The south suburban area is well known for the number and quality of its golf courses. Miles of green and challenging course layouts span the several private courses in the area including the Calumet, Flossmoor, Idlewild, and Ravisloe Country Clubs. The nearby Olympia Fields Country Club was host to the Senior Open in 1997 and the prestigious U.S. Open in 2003.
The Izaak Walton Preserve maintains extensive grounds filled with woodlands, ancient sand dunes, native prairie, wetlands, picnic grounds, Scout facilities, and stocked fishing lakes. Many residents take the opportunity to picnic, go birding, participate in the league sporting events that take place near the preserve, or walk along all or part of the five miles of beautiful, scenic trails.
It is necessary that in today's high tech world, a good community must also have a good library. Homewood's new 41,500 square foot public library building was dedicated in 1990. In addition to its beauty, up-to-date amenities include a drive-up window where books and other material can be both picked-up and returned. Special events, as well as regular programs are held weekly at the library. An accomplished youth services section helps children learn while they are participating in the many activities available.
The Village has many churches, a synagogue, and a wide selection of financial institutions, grocery stores, department stores, specialty shops, and restaurants within its boundaries. Homewood's newly refurbished downtown shopping area, as well as the Halsted Street Shopping Corridor and Cherry Creek Shopping Center can meet most shoppers’ needs. Many well-known department stores and shops are now located in Homewood. There are large varieties of restaurants in Homewood boasting small cafes, outdoor-dining, upscale cuisine, great pizza, and familiar household names. The many wonderful restaurants established in Homewood provide countless choices for dining out.
Whether it is a celebration of the Fall season, of New Years Eve, or the sweet tastes of chocolate, Homewood is often involved with events, activities, and festivals. Homewood Days is a three-day event attracting all ages to taste local vendors’ food fare, participate in crafts and listen to live musical performances. Several events commemorate the historical ties of Homewood; Railroad Heritage Days cater to the railway-lover and many observe the vintage and classic automobile parade through town during Driving the Dixie.
Learn more about this city.
City of Homewood, IL official site
City of Homewood, IL Chamber of Commerce
City of Homewood, IL newspaper
County of Homewood, IL official site
State of Illinois official site