HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE – Flossmoor’s Holiday Lights Parade starts 4:30 p.m. today. Public works, police and fire department vehicles will travel through village neighborhoods adorned with holiday light displays. There will be viewing stations at Flossmoor Park and Heather Hill School. ELVES’ NIGHT OUT – Homewood Business Association is sponsoring[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
12.14.22 | What You Need to Know Today
REPRESENT FAITH, FAMILY, FRIENDS – The Village of Flossmoor celebrates Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with the lighting of the Menorah and Kinara, respectively, in Flossmoor Park. The village is looking for volunteers to lead the nightly blessing and light the candle for each night of Hanukkah from Dec. 18 to 26,[Read More…]
12.13.22 | What You Need to Know Today
GO GRAB YOURSELF A GARDEN – Homewood Library gives you two chances for Grab & Go Kits this week. Adults 18+ can pick up their own Zen Garden today, and people of all ages can grab an Interactive Movie Kit on Thursday. Both kits are available from 1 to 9[Read More…]
12.2.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
COMFORTING CONCERT – Listen to sacred choral classics and contemporary selections from the Grande Prairie Singers as they present Songs of Comfort & Joy, 3 p.m. Saturday at Flossmoor Community Church. The performance features a guest violinist and a dynamic gospel group, offering songs of the season. DELIGHT IN THE[Read More…]
12.1.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – Sip champagne as you stroll Sterling Avenue during Flossmoor’s Holiday Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight. Shoppers will also enjoy caroling by the Bel Canto Choir. PICK FROM THE GIVING TREE – Support Homewood families in need through the Giving Tree program. Pick up[Read More…]
11.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD STREET PATCHING – A street patching project is underway in Homewood. Areas of pavement to be patched will be marked with pink or white coloring. Watch for posted “No Parking” signs, which will be up 24 hours in advance of street work. On those days, parking is not allowed[Read More…]
11.25.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – Stop into shops around Homewood and Flossmoor for special deals and treats on Small Business Saturday. GIFT OPTIONS ABOUND – Do some holiday shopping at the Church of St. John the Evangelist Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 2640 Park Dr., Flossmoor.[Read More…]
11.24.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We at the Chronicle are thankful for our readers, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to cover the people and events of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Developers at Calumet Country Club site envision town square around warehousing, while awaiting Hazel Crest annexation
As Catalyst Consulting Group works to share its sweeping vision for the Calumet Country Club site redevelopment, they battle back against the negative narrative that precedes their involvement. The group includes five professionals, people of color with ties to the Southland, who also refer to their business proposal as a[Read More…]
11.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
YOUR TURN TO TALK ABOUT TIFS – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight at village hall and online. Every village board meeting features an audience comment period, where anyone can address the trustees about anything, including TIF fund awards and more. On the agenda is a $8,425 TIF[Read More…]


