MEET FLOSSMOOR POLICE – Connect over coffee and casual conversations about community issues that matter most to you when Flossmoor Police officers host a chat session, at the outdoor seating area on Sterling Avenue in Downtown Flossmoor. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday SD 153 PARENTS – Homewood School District 153 invites[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
7/22/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
ZONING WORKSHOP – Residents can offer comment at a meeting of the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission that will discuss potential updates to several longtime zoning codes. You may also submit written comments via email to [email protected] or by placing them in the drop box outside Village Hall. See a[Read More…]
7/21/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
A FEEL GOOD TIME – In the next installment of the Starry Nights Concert Series, head to Irwin Park tomorrow for FeelGood Party Band. The group’s website promises “party jamz from ’60s to current.” 7:30 p.m. Thursday MEDS AND SHREDS – Bring unwanted sensitive documents and prescription drugs to a[Read More…]
7/20/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BE A PARK EXPLORER – H-F Park District challenges you to visit as many of its 30 parks as you can by Sept. 6, and rate them by completing the online Park Explorers rating guide. Get points for answering questions; the top five explorers get a HFPD Parks Explorers shirt. [Read More…]
Retiring from Homewood Farmers Market, Kate Duff reflects on its rebuild
7/16/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SATURDAY GOLF CLINICS – Coyote Run Golf Course helps tune up your game with three Adult Golf Clinics in July. This Saturday is Driver Tune Up, where you’ll learn proper balance, ball position and swing plane. You will also get answers to why 90% of golfers slice the ball. Register[Read More…]
7/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEER DOWN TO A SCIENCE – Celebrate Homewood Science Center’s five-year anniversary with the Science of Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. July 29. The event at Rabid Brewing includes a sample beer tasting, two drink tickets, yard games and munchies. Not Your Dad’s Band plays summer hits, and you[Read More…]
7/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GARAGE SALE SIGN-UP – All Flossmoor residents can participate in the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association Community Garage Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14. Register by Aug. 11 for a $10 fee. Email [email protected] for an application or find a registration link at the Chronicle website Community Calendar. KITTEN[Read More…]
7/13/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
ROUTE 66 ATTRACTIONS – Find out where to get your kicks at the program “Route 66 on a Tank of Gas: The Mother Road and More in Illinois.” You’ll learn about attractions within 300 miles of Chicago, all found along Route 66. The program is presented live on Zoom at[Read More…]
Pedestrian seriously injured when ‘elderly’ driver’s SUV leaves roadway
Two pedestrians walking on Flossmoor Road were injured Monday, one seriously, when they were hit by an SUV that left the roadway. According to a press release from the Flossmoor Police Department, at 9:53 a.m. Monday, July 12, a Toyota SUV operated by an “elderly driver” was traveling in the[Read More…]


