Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Normandy Villa Administrative Office, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Self-Care Spa Day. Come to Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7 p.m. to make[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
04.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Kristin Arielle Oliver Memorial Blood Drive. Click here to make an appointment for this blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Sgt. Means Park Bradford Barn, 20712 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields. Women’s Adventure Day. From 1 to 5 p.m. women can climb the high ropes course at Irons Oaks, 20000[Read More…]
04.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day. Flossmoor Baseball and Softball will hold its opening day parade starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Parker Junior High Parking Lot to Flossmoor Park ball fields. Opening day festivities will start after teams arrive at the fields. Homewood Baseball and Softball has not posted a[Read More…]
Homewood residents asked to shelter in place while police pursue suspect
Homewood residents in the area of 186th Street and Riegel Road received an emergency alert just after 4 p.m. Friday, April 25, advising them to shelter in place because of police activity. Willow School was placed on lockdown, although students were gone already. Homewood police assisted Chicago Heights officers in[Read More…]
04.25.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 25 Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt. From 8 to 10 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., adults will have a chance to hunt for prize-filled eggs hidden along the trail. Bring a flashlight and a basket. For anyone age 21 and up. Fee is $30. Click here to register. Saturday,[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor receive portions of Cook County disaster aid for 2024 tornado impact
Homewood and Flossmoor each received reimbursements from the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund for damage inflicted by the tornado that hit both communities in July 2024. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the awards[Read More…]
04.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Light the Night Red. Homewood is giving away free LED flameless candle to honor fallen firefighter/paramedic Brian Carey, who died fighting a fire in 2010. During the week of April 27 through May 3, village officials are asking all residents to place the candle in front windows to honor Carey. Candles can[Read More…]
04.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Art in the Park. Explore and play at Millennium Park, Heather Road and Harwood Avenue, and make an outdoor-themed art project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. H-F Park District Master Plan Update. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will provide an update from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, 183rd[Read More…]
04.22.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in township hall, 333 E. 162nd St. in South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
Volunteers sought for Park Pride on May 3
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking for volunteers willing to give a few hours of their time on Saturday, May 3, to help clean up the parks during the annual Park Pride event. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, and lunch is provided[Read More…]