Good Neighbor Open House. The culmination of Good Neighbor Week sponsored by the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will be an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. from 6-8 p.m. Beer, Books and Bourbon. The Thornton Distilling Co., 400 E. Margaret St. in Thornton,[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
09.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Food Drive. The Parish of St. John Neumann is sponsoring a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. to benefit Catholic Charities. Canned goods, dry cereal, soups and other non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the parish parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Recyclepalooza. Area residents can drop[Read More…]
Local residents report sightings of ICE agents in Homewood, Glenwood
Several local residents posted reports on social media that possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen in Homewood and Glenwood between about noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. One report included a photo showing a masked man dressed similarly to what ICE agents wore in other media reports[Read More…]
09.26.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 26 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theater Department will present “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. This hour-long children’s play will bring the chaos of middle school to the[Read More…]
Walt’s notifies staff of pending sale
Walt’s Food Centers appear to be on track to be sold to another family-owned regional grocery chain, Berkot’s Super Foods, according to a letter to employees dated Sept. 24 that was posted on local social media groups. The letter advised employees that the sale could close in late October or[Read More…]
09.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Streetscape Update. Asphalt paving on downtown streets has been rescheduled for this morning. Roads will be closed starting at 5 a.m. for tack coating, then paving will follow. Weather permitting, work should be completed by noon, then the roads will be reopened. Village officials urge everyone to take extra time[Read More…]
09.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Aqua Zumba with Gigi. This class is a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. starting at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $10 for club members, $20 for guests. Blood Drive. The Divine 9, a group of Black sororities and fraternities, is marking September as[Read More…]
Flossmoor police apprehend fleeing subject after search (free)
Flossmoor police posted an email alert about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, advising the community that officers were searching for the driver of a vehicle who fled the scene of a traffic stop. Shortly after 7 p.m. police announced that a person had been detained in the case. Police said[Read More…]
09.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Community Engagement Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will not meet Tuesday, Sept. 23, as originally scheduled. In honor of Rosh Hashanah, the meet[Read More…]
Jennifer Gabrenya, Anew’s director, stepping down
Jennifer Gabrenya, chief executive officer of Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse, announced she is stepping down from her position after nine years. Anew, based in Homewood, serves persons who are dealing with domestic violence by providing caring and confidential help through a range of specially designed programs in English[Read More…]
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