A Homewood teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash Sunday, March 22, at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The victim, Kyran Smith, 14, was a student at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. The crash occurred shortly after 8:15[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
The Weeks | March 22: Local government meetings, election results, H-F spring sports previews, egg hunts, musical anniversary
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, March 23 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. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Village Hall,[Read More…]
03.22.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Stars Concert: H-F student musicians Annie Ford and Sophia McManus join other young musicians at the 4 p.m. concert at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. Admission is $20. Around the World storytelling with Chris Fascione. Multicultural stories from many different countries, continents, and cultures come to life[Read More…]
03.21.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Prairie Jubilee. To kick off the spring season, volunteers at Gensburg Markham Prairie invite the public to join a volunteer-led effort to restore this historic prairie site from 9 a.m. to noon. The project will involve cutting back woody brush with hand-tools. No experience is necessary, and all supplies and tools[Read More…]
03.20.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, March 20 Improv Class for Adults. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host from 10 to 11 a.m. an improv workshop for beginners of all abilities, including those who are neurodiverse, seniors or those who like to help others learn. Presented in partnership with Sertoma Star Services. Floss-Flow Adult[Read More…]
Driver injured in crash at 183rd and Kedzie on Saturday
A driver was injured in a crash after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving southbound on Kedzie Avenue on Saturday, March 14, according to Homewood police. The Mazda MPV he was driving drove into oncoming traffic and struck a light pole at the northeast corner of the Kedzie intersection[Read More…]
03.19.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Clean-up Day Sign-up Deadline. The first community clean-up day coordinated by Flossmoor, Homewood and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on April 4 will have opportunities for businesses, organizations and families to pitch in and spruce up the area. Sign up here. Registration closes today. Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host[Read More…]
Miller, Murphy, McCaskill top local Democratic primary races
Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller prevailed over a 10-candidate field Tuesday, March 17, to represent the Democratic Party in the general election for 2nd District U.S. House seat. Her closest competitor was former 2nd District Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The Associated Press called the race at 8:16 p.m.[Read More…]
03.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Election Day. Voters can cast their ballot in this primary election from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To verify your polling place location, visit the the Cook County Board of Elections website. Homewood Lead Service Line Public Hearing. Village staff will deliver a brief presentation at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 15: More election previews, Keya sings, Homewood developer chosen, Flossmoor budget discussion, H-F spring sports previews, Homewood lead line public hearing, Elaine Egdorf profile
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, March 16 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Following the audience comments portion of the agenda, the board will convene in closed session. There[Read More…]
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