Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees voted on May 20 to change the library’s fine policy, removing fines in most cases and reducing the period before the cost of a missing book is charged to a patron. The new policy eliminates overdue fines on regular materials but does not change[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
06.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged 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. Computer Class for Adults: Powerpoint Fundamentals. Adults can get hands-on[Read More…]
06.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be available here. Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30[Read More…]
Homewood police provide update on alleged murder/suicide
Homewood police posted on June 16 more details about an alleged murder/suicide that occurred June 6 and June 8. Officials said the investigation has been closed. Police responded to a home on 175th Street on the afternoon of June 6 and discovered the body of Bianca C. Davis. The Cook[Read More…]
06/15/2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Dixie Highway Viaduct Project Delay. The latest target date for crews to start the viaduct drainage system project was Thursday, June 18, but the date has been pushed back at least a month after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before the drainage project can begin. Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
Village announces more delay for Dixie Highway viaduct project because of utility conflict
Homewood officials announced Monday, June 15, that the Dixie Highway viaduct drainage project will be delayed further after crews discovered a utility conflict that has to be resolved before construction can begin. The village was notified by the Illinois Department of Transportation that the contractor, Iroquois Paving, will suspend work[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 14: Pride Fest, Fido’s Landing, Flossmoor townhomes, Halsted building purchase, viaduct project delay, Homewood TOD development community meeting, petting zoo, fishing derby
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 15 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewed here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
06.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Drama Group Presents ‘Clyde’s.’ The Drama Group’s production of Tony Award-winning “Clyde’s” will be presented at 2 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. This show has an R rating for strong language, adult themes and explicit sexual references. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and[Read More…]
06.13.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Shred Day. Free community recycling event hosted by Rep. William Davis and community partners from 9 a.m. to noon at 1912 W. 174th St. in East Hazel Crest. The event will offer secure document shredding, electronic recycling and prescription drug disposal services. Learn more about the requirements and the types[Read More…]
Dixie Highway viaduct closure now set for June 18
Homewood officials announced Thursday, June 11, that the closure of Dixie Highway at the viaduct is scheduled for Thursday, June 18. The closure originally was set to begin June 8, then was pushed back to June 11. The contractor’s crews are doing preliminary work and assessments before the construction project[Read More…]
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