HOMEWOOD TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTS — The village announced Wednesday that it is working on a report documenting property damage from the July 15 tornado to explore whether the area is eligible for FEMA public assistance. Residents can help by completing an online form. Officials note that completing this form does not guarantee that assistance will be provided, but it will help the Village complete the initial report. Email questions to Antonia Steinmiller at [email protected]. The form will be active until Wednesday, July 31.
STORM DEBRIS PICKUP — Last call for Homewood storm debris pickup. Public Works Department crews will be wrapping up the storm cleanup today. Anything left on the curb or parkway after today will be the responsibility of the homeowner for removal, according to village officials. Flossmoor has not posted a deadline and will continue collecting debris.
BUBBLE-OLOGY — Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., will host an exploration of bubbles for kids at 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per child for H-F Park District residents, $12 for non-residents. A non-paying adult must accompany the child. Organizers recommend bringing a towel and wearing clothes that can get wet and soapy. Click here to register.
IPO CHAMBER NIGHT — An evening of music in downtown Flossmoor will start at 5 p.m. with dining and shopping. The free concert will begin at 5:45 p.m. with a performance by the Bel Canto Community Choir. An Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ensemble will follow. Five plein air painters will be creating art during the afternoon, and their work will be auctioned off in the evening. Proceeds will benefit the artists and the Flossmoor Public Art Fund. Stop by the Chronicle’s table and help us celebrate our 10th anniversary.
ASSESSOR TOWN HALL — Country Club Hills will be a property tax town hall meeting with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Country Club Hills Theater Pavilion, 4150 W. 183rd St. The topic of discussion will be property taxes.
