Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday, July 28, signed HB 2531 into law. The bill requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to start the prequalification process for entering public-private agreements established in the South Suburban Airport Act. If private sector proposals come through and the project moves forward, the cargo airport will be[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
7.27.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS — Flying Fox Conservation’s Mammals and More will teach about some of the most unique creatures from around the world from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 27, at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave. The cost is $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents. Click here[Read More…]
7.25.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an air quality alert until midnight. “Particulate levels and ozone due to Canadian wildfire smoke are forecast to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the air quality index.” IEPA officials suggest active children and[Read More…]
7.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY CAR WASH — Spotlight Performance Academy is holding a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon today at Willow School in Homewood, 1804 Willow Road. Cost is $5. GOTTS CHALK THE WALK — Chalk art returns to Homewood on Sunday in the 18000 block of Martin Avenue. Artists will begin work[Read More…]
7.21.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
TEENPALOOZA — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Teenpalooza and Carnival tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. anyone in grades 7 thru 12. There will be carnival-type games, face-painting, music, food and prizes. Music by Six Of Spades. Registration is preferred. Visit bit.ly/3K26HP1 to register. SIDEWALK SALE —[Read More…]
7.20.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
SUMMER FEST — The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest will be from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor. The evening includes music with DJ Phil, summer food specialties, two drink tickets, STEM games for adults and an online auction that includes Chicago[Read More…]
7.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
CHAMBER NIGHT — Downtown Flossmoor will be filled with music from 5 to 7:30 p.m. when members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bel Canto Community Choir perform in front of the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. COMMENT ON METRA FARES — Metra has scheduled an informational session[Read More…]
2 arrested in November murder of Homewood man
Homewood police announced Tuesday, July 18, that two men have been arrested and charged for the shooting death of a Homewood man in November 2022. Nicholas Matthews, 22, of the 15600 block of Madison Avenue, Dolton, was arrested on April 27, and was charged with one count of first degree[Read More…]
7.18.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FAMILY FUN IN THE PARK — Istvan and his Magic Band will entertain kids and their families from 10 a.m. to noon at Irwin Park in Homewood. The program is free and presented by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. PARK BOARD MEETS — Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet[Read More…]
Flossmoor crash injures 3, results in some local flooding
Three people were taken to a local hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries, and a fire hydrant was damaged in a two-vehicle crash Monday, July 17, at Flossmoor Road and Springfield Avenue. Flossmoor officials said one of the vehicles struck the hydrant, and water flowed into nearby ditches, sidewalks and[Read More…]
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