HOMEWOOD DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend virtually here or call 312-626-6799, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. The commission will review the completed Downtown Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan, which has been in development[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Health & Wellness 2024: Gordon asking for more menopause research funding
A resolution calling on Congress to fund menopause research will be introduced by Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon at the National Association of County Officials at its summer meeting. Gordon said the county resolution asked for additional funding to include the long-lasting effects of menopause on women’s health. She also[Read More…]
4.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
PRIVY DIGGERS — Homewood Historical Society will host a presentation by Michael and Mario Bovino, self-proclaimed “privy diggers” who will tell the story and facts about their findings, including Victorian-era artifacts. The presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting at 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Homewood Public Library meeting[Read More…]
4.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ART IN THE PARK — The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Park, 2449 Flossmoor Road. Explore and play at the parks of Homewood and Flossmoor. There will be a different art project each week. Future locations include Millennium Park on April 23, Leavitt Park on May[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Miller’s initiatives raising heart disease awareness
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller has worked to raise awareness of heart disease and was responsible for every Cook County employee being trained to give emergency response to those suffering a heart attack. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and Cook County in particular has the[Read More…]
4.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
IPO RISING STARS — The 15th annual Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Rising Stars performance will start at 4:30 p.m. today at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. The concert will feature seven voice, cello, violin, piano and French horn student musicians from the South Suburbs. PUTT FOR A PURPOSE — A benefit for You Matter[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Rep. Kelly co-sponsorsbill for stillbirth research
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill, continues her work on improving maternal health by co-sponsoring the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act introduced in Congress in March.The bill, HR 5012, passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee. The legislation aims to prevent stillbirth through[Read More…]
4.5.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
POLAR PLUNGE — Homewood Flossmoor High School has committed along with other schools across the state to participate in the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge via the Cool School Challenge to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The event will be today at the football field, including slip and[Read More…]
Obituary: Bruce Jack Boersma, Izaak Walton volunteer, dies March 21
Bruce Boersma, who volunteered at Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood for about four decades and was one of the organization’s longest-serving members, died March 21, 2024. A plumber by trade, Mr. Boersma was at the helm of setting up the plumbing both inside and outside, contributed to the rebuilding of[Read More…]
Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Lowman
Susan Elizabeth Lowman, age 78, of Homewood, IL passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born September 26, 1945, in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Henry and Elsa Tretinyak. Sister of Robert Tretinyak. Mother of Shawn Halloran (Schererville, IN) and Wendy Lowman (Apache Junction, AZ). Loving Hockey[Read More…]
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