Author: Chronicle staff

02.15.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

The Rat Pack. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will present a step back in time to the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas in this tribute to the original kings of cool — Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. “The Rat Pack in Concert”[Read More…]

02.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood Village Hall. Village hall will be closed today and Monday, Feb. 16, for the Presidents Day holiday. Move-Along Storytime. Youngsters age 3 to 8 who love stories, movement and a little imagination are invited to the meeting room in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Lunar[Read More…]

Kicket buses line up at Churchill School in 2019. (Chronicle file photo)

Kickert School Bus Company sold to First Student

Kickert School Bus Company, a subsidiary of Cook-Illinois Corporation, has been sold to First Student, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickert has contracts for service with Homewood District 153, Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233. “We are excited to welcome the Cook-Illinois Corporation to the First Student family,”[Read More…]

02.13.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Feb. 13 Galentine’s Day Lunch at the English Room. Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Gather your dearest friends for an unforgettable celebration at the historic and charming Deerpath Inn. The H-F Park District will sponsor a day trip there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.[Read More…]

02.12.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. KinderCamp. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host the[Read More…]

02.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Chicago Auto Show Trip. H-F Park District will sponsor a trip from 9 a.m. to 5  p.m. to see the 118th Chicago Auto Show. For anyone aged 55 and up. Meet at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Fee for district residents is $40, for non-residents, $50. Click here to register. Read, Rock, n’[Read More…]

02.10.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. in the superintendent’s conference room in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. The board expects to convene in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will[Read More…]

02.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today

Take Your Child to the Library Day. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a special event all day for families to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. There will be opportunities for families to explore all the things the library has to offer — from books and[Read More…]

02/06/2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Feb. 6 Sunset Yoga. Meet Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. through Feb. 27 at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. A class for anyone age 13 and up that combines physical poses and meditation to help release tension, de-stress and find peace as[Read More…]

02.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Meeting 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[Read More…]

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