THE WEEK > Your government Monday, April 6 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here, ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Tuesday, April 7 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education Finance Committee will[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Torrential rains overnight make for soggy Saturday
Thunderstorms dumped more than two inches of rain in a short time on Homewood and Flossmoor late Friday and early Saturday morning, April 4, overwhelming drainage systems and causing localized flooding. On local social media forums, residents reported flooded basements, streets turned into temporary lakes and flooded viaducts that forced[Read More…]
No one hurt, home damaged by fire March 28
A home in the 1600 block of Evergreen Road was damaged by fire Saturday morning, March 28, but residents weren’t home at the time and no one was injured, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The home suffered heavy damage to a four-seasons room and kitchen, he said. The[Read More…]
04.04.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Saturday, April 4 H-F Community Cleanup Day. The H-F Park District and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor are collaborating on one big communitywide clean-up day from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will begin with breakfast at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., then individuals and groups will fan out to[Read More…]
D161 awards tenure to 33 teachers
District 161 school board grants tenure to 33 teachers at the March 9 board meeting. Under new Illinois Board of Education rules, staff hired after July 1, 2023, receive tenure after three years. Previously, tenure was granted after four years. Tenure was awarded to 24 teachers who have successfully completed[Read More…]
04.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Saturday, April 4 H-F Community Cleanup Day. The H-F Park District and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor are collaborating on one big communitywide clean-up day from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will begin with breakfast at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., then individuals and groups will fan out to[Read More…]
Driver seriously injured Saturday in 1-vehicle crash at 183rd and Governors
The driver of a red Ford Ranger was seriously injured Saturday morning, March 28, in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. as the driver was traveling southbound on Governors Highway. As he approached[Read More…]
Charges filed against driver in fatal crash
Ryan Barbour, 36, of Homewood, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 1, and will face charges in connection with a crash on March 22 at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The crash resulted in the death of Kyran Smith, 14, of Homewood.[Read More…]
Homewood Historical Society program to feature Route 66, ‘The Mother Road’
Will County author John Weiss will recall the history of “The Mother Road” including the northernmost segment from Chicago to St. Louis at the Homewood Historical Society meeting on April 8. Following a brief business meeting at 6 p.m., Weiss will present at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of[Read More…]
04.01.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Vehicle Stickers On Sale. Starting at 8 a.m. today, Homewood residents can purchase vehicle stickers. Applications have been mailed, but anyone who didn’t get one can visit village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, to obtain one. If you received an application, you can purchase your new stickers online or through the village’s mobile[Read More…]
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