It’s not too late to be a part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan. 15 hosted by the Village of Flossmoor. As Flossmoor approaches its 100th birthday in 2024, the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission would like to challenge individuals and non-profit organizations to make[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
1.5.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
WONKA PARTY — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a party tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the release of the new film, “Wonka,” for kids in third through sixth grades. There will be games, chocolate treats and a chance to find a Golden Ticket. Register here. MEN’S BASKETBALL[Read More…]
Agency seeks volunteers for annual count of homeless people
The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County is looking for volunteers to help conduct the annual Unsheltered Point in Time Homeless Count, an attempt to count every homeless person in suburban Cook County. During a single night, Jan. 31, volunteers canvass the streets in small groups and attempt to count[Read More…]
1.4.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FIT BODY CHALLENGE — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a 10-week fitness challenge at 6 to 7 p.m. from Jan. 4 to March 7 at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St. in Homewood. Challengers will meet weekly for weigh-ins and participate in a total body workout[Read More…]
Brown family serves as candle lighters for 6th night of Kwanzaa
Robert Brown, left, and his family lit the kinara on the sixth night of Kwanzaa. The theme of the night was Kuumba, or creativity, which reminds people to “do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial[Read More…]
1.3.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
VOLUNTEER CAMP — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host an opportunity for kids 11 through 14 to give back to their community after the holidays and before returning to school. The camp provides an opportunity to explore the world of volunteerism, leadership and personal growth while having a fun and enriching[Read More…]
1.2.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FLOSSMOOR CENTENNIAL WEBSITE — Flossmoor unveiled a website for the village’s centennial celebration. It includes a list of the year’s events and a timeline tracing the village’s history. HOLIDAY TREE RECYCLING — Trees with decorations removed can be taken to Irons Oaks at the Vollmer Road lot, 2453 Vollmer Road, anytime through Jan. 20.[Read More…]
Tickets for ‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus’ at Freedom Hall on sale Jan. 2
The play “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,” a kids favorite, will be presented at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Performances will be at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $10 and will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 2. More information can be found[Read More…]
12.28.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
RECYCLE HOLIDAY LIGHTS — Anyone who finds broken holiday lights as they string up exterior holiday decorations can put the cast-offs in containers located in Homewood at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St., and Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. or in Flossmoor at Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road; Park[Read More…]
12.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
WINTER BREAK TEEN READING CHALLENGE — Semester finals are over and winter break has begun. Time to grab a blanket, a hot cocoa and a good book. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a teen reading challenge all day Friday and Saturday, continuing after the Christmas break on Dec.[Read More…]
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