TUTU HULLABALOO CANCELED — Due to staff illness, Tutu Hullabaloo at Homewood Public Library is cancelled for Feb. 21 but will return March 20. HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. JUNETEENTH ROYAL COURT — You Matter 2[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
2.20.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BRUMLEY DRIVE OPEN HOUSE — Flossmoor will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, to give residents a chance to learn more and ask questions about the improvements planned for Brumley Drive from Bruce Avenue to Sterling Avenue. HOMEWOOD STORIES — The storytelling show at FCC[Read More…]
Teen hit by SUV seriously injured Friday
An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured Friday evening, Feb. 16, when she was struck by an SUV in the 18500 block of Kedzie Avenue, according to Homewood police. Homewood police and fire units responded to a report of a traffic crash shortly before 8 p.m. On arrival, they learned that[Read More…]
2.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FARMERS MARKET — The monthly Homewood Indoor Farmers Market market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Homewood auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER — Fifth Quarter, 18105 Dixie Highway, will host a fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, to benefit the Law Enforcement[Read More…]
Five entertainers set for Feb. 20 Homewood Stories
The lineup for the 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Homewood Stories show is set. Guest presenters are Paul Teodo, a retired health care executive who has appeared on the program before and is a Moth Radio winner; Margie Rossi, a writing and literature teacher; Joe Mallon, a retiree who coaches girls[Read More…]
Artists needed for Flossmoor’s garden art benefit
Share your creativity with the Flossmoor Public Art Commission as it gets ready for a summer Garden Art Benefit & Auction. Applications are being accepted through March 31 from individuals and artists who will create one-of-a-kind flowerpots, bird baths, bird feeders, bird houses, wind chimes, wind spinners and other lawn[Read More…]
2.16.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
PRINCE CHARMING DANCE — H-F Park District will host a dance for moms, grandmothers and aunts with their “prince charming” dates from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the H-F Sports Complex, 18211 Aberdeen St. in Homewood. There will be games, snacks and professional photos available for purchase. Each child must be accompanied[Read More…]
2.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT — Elected officials, clinicians, social service and community leaders and residents will participate in Cook County’s inaugural Behavioral Health Summit at 9:30 a.m. The summit can be viewed live online. The discussion will help develop a countywide behavioral health strategic plan and inform upcoming community-based funding opportunities from[Read More…]
Two charged in December shooting, attempted carjacking in Homewood
Homewood police reported Wednesday, Feb. 14, that two men have been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking in the 17900 block of Halsted Street in December. A 19-year-old man was shot and seriously injured during the incident. Police said Deandre Adams, 20, of Harvey, was arrested on Jan. 22 and was[Read More…]
With love, from Willow School
There was an extra special dose of love at Willow School Wednesday for Valentine’s Day. The kindergarten, first and second graders found lots of ways to show affection for those they care about. Parent volunteers came to the Homewood school to help at classroom parties marking the special day as[Read More…]