IPO: Four Seasons. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Dvorak’s “Serenade in E-major, Opus 22” featuring Esme Arias-Kim on violin at 7:30 p.m. in Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights. Click here to purchase tickets. Flapjacks and Forest Games. Learn how maple[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
03.13.2026 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
Mail Ballots Early. Cook County Clerk alerted voters recently that changes in postmarking policy could mean ballots mailed on or near Election Day might not count. She offered voters suggestions on how to safely vote by mail: Friday, March 13 Senior Social Hour. Seniors are invited to visit the meeting room at Homewood Public[Read More…]
03.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age birth to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]
03.10.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Mail Ballots Early. Cook County Clerk alerted voters recently that changes in postmarking policy could mean ballots mailed on or near Election Day might not count. She offered voters suggestions on how to safely vote by mail: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda[Read More…]
Firefighters battle blaze in Homewood on Saturday night
Homewood firefighters responded to a fire shortly after 8 p.m. in the 2200 block of Maple Road on Saturday, March 7. Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong said residents were not home when the fire broke out and there were no injuries in the incident. There was extensive fire damage to[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 8: Homewood development decision, Meet the Candidates, Homewood police promotions, Beyond Borders liquor license request, Flossmoor maps architectural gems, learn to curl
THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed here are open to the public. Some can be watched via livestream. Monday, March 9 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream[Read More…]
03.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Teen Formal Dress Essentials Giveaway. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who have a special occasion coming up (prom, graduation, school dance) and still need an outfit can seek the perfect fit from 1 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Gently-used dresses (long[Read More…]
03.06.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, March 6 Teen Formal Dress Essentials Giveaway. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who have a special occasion coming up (prom, graduation, school dance) and still need an outfit can seek the perfect fit from 4 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Kelly issues statement on removal of Kristi Noem as head of DHS
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois), who has led impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Thursday, March 5, that Noem would be leaving DHS. “Good riddance, Kristi Noem. “President Trump fired Kristi Noem because he knew Congress was going to[Read More…]
03.05.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and[Read More…]


