Friday, May 1 Flossmoor Public Works Department will be applying an organic herbicide to the rights-of-way and landscape beds in Flossmoor’s Central Business District between 3 and 7 a.m. today Applications will be applied as needed during suitable weather conditions to complete non-selective weed control. Stay off the treated areas until[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
04.30.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children from birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Planting Day. Join the University of Illinois Extension team of[Read More…]
04.29.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Hot Topics Spotlight Session on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Homewood village staff will host a presentation and discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, about the 10-year lead line replacement program, which begins this year. A representative from Burns & McDonnell Engineering will be[Read More…]
04.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading Room[Read More…]
04.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Women’s Adventure Day. From 1 to 5 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., this all-women climbing experience will help participants feel the support and encouragement of others as they climb the high ropes course. Register as a single or bring your pals. Fee is $30 for H-F Park District residents, $40[Read More…]
04.25.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8 a.m. Returns before 10 a.m. Pace dictated by the riders that show up. Explore our local streets and trail system with Barb & Dan[Read More…]
04.24.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 24 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you[Read More…]
04.23.2026 | 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 of the meeting will be available here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Food for Fines. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will celebrate National Library Week by accepting unexpired canned[Read More…]
Hart School honor society inducts 43 new members
The James Hart School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society conducted an induction ceremony on Monday, April 13, for 43 new members. The students worked to fulfill the five pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. Superintendent Scott McAlister said the seventh and eighth graders “represent everything[Read More…]
04.22.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Public Input: District 161 Superintendent Search. The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education is seeking public input to help with its search for a new superintendent. Residents are invited to complete a survey in English or Spanish that will be open until midnight tonight. Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in[Read More…]


