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The Weeks | March 9: Lenten fish fry, St. Patrick’s Day parade, history of Izaak Walton, Alice’s Ordinary People film

THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 10, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Highlights: The board will consider contracts for the superintendent and other[Read More…]

03.08.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Metra Delays. Track construction could cause up to 30-minute delays today. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Spring Forward. Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Clocks need be adjusted one hour forward. Pancake Picnic. Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., Olympia Fields, will host an opportunity from 9[Read More…]

03.07.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, March 7 Spongebob Auditions. 23 Miles South Theatre will audition actors for The SpongeBob Musical from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 7. Roles are available for actors ages 7 to 18. All actors must be under age 19 by May 30. Auditions will be held in the lower[Read More…]

03.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. The commission will continue its public workshop updating the village’s sign code. Afternoon Book Discussion:[Read More…]

Youngsters enjoy a dip in Lions Pool. (Chronicle file photo)

Lions Club Pool passes on sale

Get ready for summer fun at Lions Club Pool by purchasing pool passes now. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has planned for a swim season from May 31 through Aug. 10 at the pool, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. Pool passes purchased by April 30 are at a reduced price of[Read More…]

03.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Cardmaking. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a class on making greeting cards. Each participant will receive a kit with all the supplies needed to complete several greeting cards along with step-by-step instructions. Register here.

03.04.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

We Goofed. The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial Trivia Night was listed in The Weeks newsletter under Monday, March 10. It will actually take place on Friday, March 14. Also, FVM officials say the event is sold out. Sorry for the mixup. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at[Read More…]

The Weeks | March 2: Candidate forums, Flossmoor restaurant proposal, Halsted Corridor open house, Trail Mix concert, roller derby

THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting is available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a[Read More…]

Glenwood police say no charges in Chug-A-Lug killing

Glenwood police reported Friday, Feb. 28, that no charges would be filed in the shooting death Sunday, Feb. 23, at Chug-A-Lug Pub & Grill at 18409 S. Halsted St. After an investigation was completed by Glenwood police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s[Read More…]

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