The Bobby Broom Trio will bring their jazz sounds to the IPO Summer 2026 series program on Wednesday, July 8, at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive. Broom’s resume shows his versatility. He has played and collaborated with iconic jazz musicians Al Haig, Art Blakey, Charles Earland, Miles[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Storms cause tree damage, power outages
Strong thunderstorms roared through the Homewood and Flossmoor area Friday afternoon, July 3, and again in late evening. Numerous tree branches and a few trees were blown down by high winds in the mid-afternoon storm. Public works and public safety crews in both villages have been assessing damage and helping[Read More…]
07.03.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, July 3 DIY Hair Accessories. Teens are invited to the Helen Wilson Meeting Room in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from noon to 1 p.m. to create one-of-a-kind hair accessories using unique buttons and charms. Choose from a colorful array of headbands, claw clips, barrettes, or hair bands to[Read More…]
07.02.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Extreme Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has extended the heat warning through today. The high temperature is expected to reach 95 again with heat index up to 105. Afternoon Book Discussion: The Word is Murder. Everyone is welcome to join the Afternoon Book Club to discuss “The Word is Murder”[Read More…]
07.01.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here. It’s a Taste-Off. This week is an Oreo taste-off[Read More…]
Independence Day traditions continue in Homewood, Flossmoor with parades, picnic, games
Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, will host its annual community picnic featuring traditional games for all ages following the Homewood 4th of July parade. For the fifth year, preserve volunteers are hosting the event that has been a Homewood tradition for decades. The event starts with a bag toss[Read More…]
06.30.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area through at least 10 p.m. Wednesday. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s with heat indices of about 105 degrees. Trash Pickup. Homewood Disposal trash pickup will follow the normal schedule this week and next[Read More…]
Local cooling centers offer shelter, state and county offer advice on how to deal with extreme heat
The heat warning issued by the National Weather Service is set to expire at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, with temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday in the mid-90s and heat indices of up to 105 degrees. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s Thursday. Under these conditions, the Village of[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 28: D161 superintendent, Independence Day celebrations, heat warning, Dartmouth bridge closed, women spies of the Revolution
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 29 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewed here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Highlights: Notices Heat Warning.[Read More…]
06.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Fido’s Landing Pivot Party. The dog rescue service is closing its location at 2207 W. 183rd St. and is holding an adoption event and sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be raffles to raise money for the organization’s medical program and sales of items in the building. Paws[Read More…]
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