Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Shopping for a Cause. Shoppers who make purchases at participating Homewood Business Association members’ stores from 11 a.m. to[Read More…]
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05.27.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
CANCELED. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda will be available here. Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The[Read More…]
05.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will be available here. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 24: Memorial Day ceremonies, Dixie viaduct project update, Flossmoor library repair issue, Homewood Pride flag question, D161 revisits Wold contract, Homewood geothermal system
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Tuesday, May 26 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will[Read More…]
05.23.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction could cause delays up to 30 minutes behind schedule today and tomorrow. 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[Read More…]
Paywall change coming Monday (free)
On Monday, May 25, the Chronicle’s paywall provider will be changing the appearance of stories for non-subscribers. Since we started using a paywall a few years ago, non-subscribers who clicked on a story on the website or in one of our newsletters would see the headline and first few sentences[Read More…]
05.22.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 22 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…]
05.21.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. District 161 Special Education Services Meeting. If you are a parent of a private school or home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability you are invited to attend a[Read More…]
05.20.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 4:45 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive. The agenda can be viewed here. The livestream will be available here. The board plans to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Start of viaduct drainage project set for June 1
A storm late Monday morning, May 18, brought torrential rain, power outages, broken limbs, downed trees and, of course, flooding in the Dixie Highway viaduct. The chronic flooding spot was closed for five or six hours after the storm, according to Homewood Public Works Director Joshua Burman. It reopened sometime[Read More…]
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