Flossmoor Road Viaduct Closure. On Tuesday, June 17, the Flossmoor Road viaduct will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions from 9 a.m. until about noon due to tree work and painting in the viaduct tunnel. Motorists should follow detour signs. The viaduct will be open for pedestrians. For more[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Flossmoor board to consider creating 1% local grocery tax as state tax set to expire
The statewide grocery tax will end Jan. 1. According to Illinois Policy, 209 municipalities have adopted their own grocery sales tax to compensate for the lost revenue from the state. Homewood adopted a local grocery tax on June 10 that will go into effect Jan. 1. Flossmoor could be next. At the[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 15: grocery tax, proposed restaurant, new sculptures, Pride Fest, Juneteenth
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Board of Education will meet[Read More…]
06.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Drama Group: Sylvia. A talking dog could steal your heart in the Drama Group’s production of “Sylvia.” The play will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15. The Drama Group has online ticketing at BookTix or tickets can be purchased through the box office at 708-755-3444. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23[Read More…]
06.13.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Homewood Car Cruise. The new car show will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Harwood Avenue commuter lot. The event is a fundraiser for Anew: Building Beyond Violence. 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[Read More…]
06.13.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, June 13 The Lowest Pair. Trail Mix presents roots duo The Lowest Pair at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Live mingling music by folk duo Bugs Still Fly starts at 6 p.m. under the concessions pavilion. Main stage performance begins at 7 p.m. with special guests, Bad Hand.[Read More…]
06.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Slime Scientists. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a fun time making slime from 4 to 5 p.m. The library will supply all the ingredients. Registration required. Trivia Night & Mocktails. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host trivia and mocktails from 7 to 8 p.m. Melissa from The Quarry Ballroom in[Read More…]
Learn about local oak ecosystems at Green Thumb Saturday on June 14
Green Thumb Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on June 14 will feature a look at the local oak tree ecosystems in Homewood, which are among the few left in the region. Ryan Sweeney, Chicago Region Trees Initiative community specialist from The Morton Arboretum, will be the presenter in the board room at[Read More…]
06.11.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Community Band Concert. The band will offer a free classical music concert from 6 to 8 p.m. at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. IPO Summer Concert. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will open its summer concert series with “A Dash of Brass” at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive,[Read More…]
06.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 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: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the library,[Read More…]
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