THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be streamed live and can be viewed here. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet[Read More…]
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Homewood, Flossmoor libraries celebrating National Library Week
This week – National Library Week – the numbers tell the stories about how important the Homewood and Flossmoor Public Libraries are to the communities. Estimates are more than 200,000 visits were made to the libraries in 2024. National Library Week, April 6-12, is sponsored by the American Library Association.[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2025: New pediatric rehab center opens in Cherry Creek
Some people dread moving day, but not Melissa Shell. She welcomed it. Shell loves the new space she’s working in and with good reason – it’s a bright, cheerful space designed for the children she and her staff serve. Shell is the medical services director at Franciscan Health Pediatric Outpatient[Read More…]
04.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
National Library Week ‘Drawn to the Library.’ In honor of this year’s National Library Week theme of “Drawn to the Library,” Homewood Public Library is accepting drawings from patrons that answer the question, “What draws you to the library? Is it books? Programs? Art activities? Book club? Storytime? Computers?” This is[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2025: Your primary care physician is your best ally for wellness
By Josephine MinnicinoSpecialty Physicians of Illinois LLC As a family medicine physician, I firmly believe that the foundation of good healthcare lies in the relationship between patients and their primary care physicians. This bond is more than transactional – it’s built on trust, understanding, and shared goals for your health.[Read More…]
04.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction today could cause delays of 30 minutes Listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Southland Spring Cleanup. Volunteers can join the Flossmoor Green Commission and Flossmoor Public Works staff for the annual cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Meijer store[Read More…]
Homewood businesses sponsor recycle event for Earth Month
Do you have extra pencils and pens? Maybe gift wrap and bows you’re not going to use? All done with alkaline batteries? These and other items are being collected during April, designated as Earth Month, by Homewood businesses. Everything will be properly recycled. Here’s a list: Recycle Homewood is sponsored[Read More…]
04.04.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 4 Aspire at Calvary Assembly of God. Aspire is a one-night women’s event full of laughter, learning, stories and music with one Bible teacher, one comedian and one musician that will be hosted by Calvary Assembly of God at 18620 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. Doors open at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
H-F High School gets new books as English curriculum is revamped
Major curriculum changes in the English Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will have students reading current novels — and some old favorites. The District 233 school board is expected to approve $193,000 for next books at the April 18 board meeting. The proposal was reviewed by the board’s Planning Committee[Read More…]
04.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Meet the Elected Officials. The election of 2025 is over with the exception of final tallies and vote certification. It’s still possible to learn about the candidates who were elected and will be sworn in soon on local government boards at the Chronicle’s Meet the Candidates page. Election 2025 content remains outside our[Read More…]
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