The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education on Tuesday, April 14, sent an invitation seeking input from members of the community on the current search for a new superintendent. The board is inviting the community to help craft “a leadership profile outlining the professional and personal characteristics required to be[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
04.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township Board of Trustees will the annual township meeting at 6 p.m. at the Township Hall, 333 E. 162nd St. in South Holland. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of[Read More…]
New play equipment being installed at Irwin Park
Crews are making improvements at Irwin Park. A large portion of the park on Ridge Road between Highland and Gottschalk Avenues in Homewood is fenced off to keep the public safe as crews dig up old concrete, work to install new play equipment and level out areas that will be[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 12: Flossmoor one-way streets, Homewood crosswalks, Flossmoor townhome development, Little Mermaid at H-F, Gentlemen’s Caucus, sewing workshops at HPL, youth biking program intro, H-F baseball
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, April 13 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be streamed live and can be viewed here. Highlights: Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30[Read More…]
04.12.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
The House on Mango Street Ballet. Ballet 5:8 will perform a ballet version of “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros at 3 p.m. in the Nathan Manilow Theater at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. It’s a coming-of-age story about living between two worlds: American and Mexican, and that familiar[Read More…]
04.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
STEM Saturday Cancelled. Homewood Science Center is hosting its private Girls STEAM Ahead event today, so the weekly STEM Saturday session is cancelled and the building will be closed to the public today. Green Thumb Saturday: Rethinking Lawns. Lauren Umek, senior project manager with the Chicago Park District, will present “Rethinking Lawns:[Read More…]
04.10.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 10 Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Meet Founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care. Gaia’s Market & Refillery, 1948 Ridge Road, will host Kate Assaraf, founder[Read More…]
04.09.2026 | 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 meeting will be livestreamed here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old[Read More…]
H-F Park District taking registration for camps for kids of all ages
When school’s out, it’s time for kids to have time for play and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a variety of camps and activities for summer fun. Registration is open for Stomping Grounds, Teen Camp, Hobo Jungle, Nature Kids Camp and Adventure Camp. Children can be registered for 10[Read More…]
04.08.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
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 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here. Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The[Read More…]
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