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Homewood, Illinois

Homewood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
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Population 19,463

Top Events in Homewood History

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1986Military
He was born and raised in Homewood Jermaine Stewart, an American R&B singer best known for his 1986 hit single "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off", which peaked at number fi...
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1999History
He was raised in Homewood after his family moved there in 1999 Rockie Fresh, rapper Shawnna, rapper, daughter of Buddy Guy.
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2014Culture
== Media == === Newspapers === The HF Chronicle is a local newspaper serving the Homewood and Flossmoor communities that started in June 2014.
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2017Education
St Joseph School closed in 2017 with a final enrollment of 64 students.
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 19,463 people, 6,964 households, and 4,910 families residing in the village.
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2024History
St Andrew closed in 2024 with a final average worship attendance of 32.

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Historical Timeline

1986Military
He was born and raised in Homewood Jermaine Stewart, an American R&B singer best known for his 1986 hit single "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off", which peaked at number fi...
1999History
He was raised in Homewood after his family moved there in 1999 Rockie Fresh, rapper Shawnna, rapper, daughter of Buddy Guy.
2014Culture
== Media == === Newspapers === The HF Chronicle is a local newspaper serving the Homewood and Flossmoor communities that started in June 2014.
2017Education
St Joseph School closed in 2017 with a final enrollment of 64 students.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 19,463 people, 6,964 households, and 4,910 families residing in the village.
2024History
St Andrew closed in 2024 with a final average worship attendance of 32.

Did You Know?

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Homewood is located in the state of Illinois.
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Homewood has a population of 19,463 residents.
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The population was 19,463 at the 2020 census.

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