Merit scholars and Illinois State Scholars were among the hundreds of students recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the Homewood-Flossmoor High School honors program May 18. The 2025 National Merit Program recognized Julian Grisius and Alexander Wettstein as National Merit finalists. They were in line for college scholarships. Douwe[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
06.02.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library presents stories for babies to 2nd-graders from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Heritage Park on Idlewild Lane just west of Riegel Road in Homewood. In[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 31: Dixie Highway viaduct project start, pop-up art installation, new Flossmoor TIF, Drama Group presents ‘Clyde’s’
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 1 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 852 1089 4513,[Read More…]
05.30.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction today and tomorrow could cause delays of up to 30 minutes on Metra Electric trains. Homewood Farmers Market. The outdoor market season will begin. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 250 market visitors to pick up a free summer tote[Read More…]
05.29.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 29 Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 West 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The Prom.” This production is open to anyone 16 and older. Click here for audition details. Gaming Night. Special Gaming[Read More…]
Homewood police report teen found dead near Walton preserve
A local youth’s body was found shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the area of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, according to police. Police were contacted about 5:44 p.m. by someone reporting a missing 17-year-old boy. Officers used a drone and a K-9 unit from the Country Club[Read More…]
05.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Shopping for a Cause. Shoppers who make purchases at participating Homewood Business Association members’ stores from 11 a.m. to[Read More…]
05.27.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
CANCELED. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda will be available here. Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The[Read More…]
05.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will be available here. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 24: Memorial Day ceremonies, Dixie viaduct project update, Flossmoor library repair issue, Homewood Pride flag question, D161 revisits Wold contract, Homewood geothermal system
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Tuesday, May 26 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will[Read More…]
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