Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead THE WEEK > Your government Monday, July 20 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Flossmoor Board of[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
07.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Traffic Alert. A water main break at 183rd Street and Governors Highway will require the westbound northern lane of 183rd Street to be closed through the weekend and into next week while the village completes repairs and restoration. Village staff urges motorists to use caution when traveling through the area[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce invites region’s stakeholders to help shape policy priorities
The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is inviting south suburban businesses and organization leaders, educators, elected leaders and individuals to complete a survey that will help describe the region’s economic and policy priorities. In an announcement, chamber officials said, “The Chicago Southland is home to a diverse and growing business[Read More…]
07.17.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, July 17 Brew & View: School of Rock. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends, head to Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, and grab a delicious meal and refreshing beverage. “School of Rock” will screen at dusk. Saturday, July 18 Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open[Read More…]
Cook County urges residents to protect their health during air quality alerts
An air quality alert has been issued for Cook County by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency through Saturday, July 18. Wildfires in Minnesota and Canada are contributing to the drop in air quality, with smoke drifting south into northeast Illinois. Air quality in the Homewood-Flossmoor area reached Air Quality Now’s[Read More…]
07.16.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Pizza Garden. Kids in grades kindergarten through second grade are[Read More…]
Woman found deceased in Homewood on Saturday
Homewood police responded to a report of a woman hanging from a tree shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Officers found a deceased woman in the 18300 block of Martin Avenue. Police said the initial investigation indicated it was likely that no foul play was involved. The identity of[Read More…]
07.15.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Irwin Park Ribbon-Cutting. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. to officially open the new play area at Irwin Park on Ridge Road and Gottschalk Avenue. For the celebration, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on site, and staff will be giving free ice cream treats[Read More…]
07.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room at Flossmoor Golf Club, 1441 Western Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
Park district serves up hot dogs, fun
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invited the community out for an evening picnic on Friday, July 10, at Homewood Estates Park. The grill and picnic tables were set up in the parking lot behind the Racquet & Fitness Center, games were on the grassy knoll, a DJ played the hits and[Read More…]
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