Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Tuesday, July 15, that he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential campaign for the 2nd Congressional District seat. He joins a half dozen other candidates who will be in the Democratic primary in March 2026. The congressional seat is open because[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
07.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.Highlight: Flossmoor Green Commission meeting for Tuesday, July 15, has been canceled. Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library will host storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Orchard Park,[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 13: Birds of prey, bike rides, prairie at night, Hot Dog Day, Brew & View, Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Flossmoor library
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Highlights: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, in the James Hart School Media Center, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
07.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Garden Walk. The National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section will host the organization’s 13th annual Southland Community Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 the day of the event. Proceeds will go to Respond Now and Aunt Martha’s. Participants will learn[Read More…]
07.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Green Thumb Saturday. Tristan Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery will offer tree planting advice from species selection to post-planting care from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the board room at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Musical Play with ScribbleMonster. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host popular children’s musician ScribbleMonster from 2 to 2:45[Read More…]
07.11.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Saturday, July 12 Green Thumb Saturday. Tristan Shaw of Possibility Place Nursery will offer tree planting advice from species selection to post-planting care from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the board room at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Musical Play with ScribbleMonster. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host popular children’s musician ScribbleMonster from[Read More…]
07.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Fire Pension Board will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Follow the Flush! The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is offering a virtual tour of its wastewater treatment process at 10 a.m. The agency’s video describes how it works to protect waterways, reduce pollution and[Read More…]
07.09.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Police Pension Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. LEGO Club. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host the club from 6 to 7 p.m. IPO Jazz Reunion. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present Valerie Nicholson, piano, leading a reunion of Rich East High School[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 6: Park West Plaza plan, Homewood water rate study, IPO jazz, MWRD tour, NCJW Garden Walk, tree planting advice
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting for Monday, July 7, has been canceled. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights:[Read More…]
07.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, skincare and more. Food trucks will be on hand and ready-to-eat meals will be available.[Read More…]
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