IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN — The Homewood Public Library is presenting a live-action production open to adults in the vein of classics author Jane Austen. Starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, actors will tell a tale on the spot in the style of Austen. Expect an evening of laughs, tears[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Grant Orthodontics marks 30 years of happy smiles
“What’s the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time? For me, it’s always been their smile,” said Dr. Lisa Grant of Grant Orthodontics. “Never did I find that more true than these past three years of hiding our smiles behind our masks. Now, once again,[Read More…]
Early childhood screening is June 30 at HSC
If you have a little one, bring them to the Birth to Five Forum of South Cook County free early childhood screening at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. The screenings will be available from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 30. Parents will fill out a form[Read More…]
6.24.2023 | What You Need to Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT AGAIN SATURDAY — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air pollution action alert for today for Homewood and Flossmoor. The alert will be in effect through tonight. People who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels should consider limiting time spent outdoors. HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET —[Read More…]
6.23.2023 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
AIR QUALITY ALERT AGAIN FRIDAY — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air pollution action alert for today for Homewood and Flossmoor. The alert will be in effect through tonight. People who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels should consider limiting time spent outdoors. CHIP-IN — The South[Read More…]
6.21.2023 | What You Need to Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air pollution action alert for today for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The alert will be in effect through tonight. People who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels should consider limiting time spent outdoors.[Read More…]
Air quality alert issued for Wednesday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air pollution action alert for Wednesday, June 21, for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The alert will be in effect through Wednesday night. IEPA officials said an air pollution action day is declared when weather conditions contribute to[Read More…]
6.16.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL — Billed as the largest Juneteenth celebration in the South Suburbs, the HF Juneteenth Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in the South Building parking lot at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. Twenty-one food vendors and 149 tent vendors are[Read More…]
6.15.23 | What You Need to Know Today
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Storytime — A story time from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today in the Rauch Reading Room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The session is for ages 3 to 7. Kids get moving with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Registration is required. Makerspace Day —[Read More…]
Five Hart students take first at state track meet
Five students at James Hart School in Homewood took first place honors at the Illinois Elementary School Association’s track and field events. At the June 12 District 153 board meeting, board members recognized Seth Harris, who placed first in the seventh grade boys hurdles competition; Dylan Bell, who was first[Read More…]


