The Homewood Village Board approved a $388,600 contract with the engineering firm Burns & McDonnell for construction management services tied to the village’s 2026 lead service line replacement project at the Oct. 28 meeting. The replacement project, mandated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), is set to cost the[Read More…]
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Green initiatives – simple and making an impact
Do you ‘think green’ everyday? It’s easy to find ways in your home and community to reduce negative impacts on the environment. One example is curbside recycling programs. Simple actions are being used to promote sustainability. We are putting a spotlight on several initiatives.The Chicago Southland Green Committee’s first Repair[Read More…]
Cook County property tax bills expected to be released by Nov. 14 (free)
Cook County officials announced on Friday, Nov. 7, that 1.8 million second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2024 are expected to be mailed to property owners on Nov.ember 14, 2025, with a due date of Dec. 15. The overhaul of the technological backbone of the Cook County property[Read More…]
11.08.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Ho-Flo Cranksgiving Ride. GoodSpeed Cycle will host its annual food drive on two wheels. It’s part bike ride, part scavenger hunt. At noon, riders pick up a manifest from the bike shop at 2125 W. 183rd St. that will list area grocery stores and needed items. Using any preferred route, riders[Read More…]
Tickets for Metra Holiday Trains go on sale Nov. 17
Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December. Tickets for the trains will go on sale at noon on Nov. 17. Holiday train trips will be offered on the Metra Electric, BNSF, Milwaukee District West,[Read More…]
Hot days helped draw 13,500 swimmers to Lions Pool this summer
The hot temperatures, great staff, well-trained lifeguards and yummy concession treats all added to a great season at Lions Pool in Homewood, according to Homewood-Flossmoor Park District officials. Kayla Cook, recreation supervisor, gave a report to the park district board Nov. 4 on the successful summer at the pool. Numbers[Read More…]
11.07.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 7 Respond Now Food Pantry Update. While renovations at 1439 Emerald Ave. near completion, Respond Now will open a temporary food pantry at 20820 Western Ave., Olympia Fields, thanks to the generosity of The Emmaus Community. The pantry will be open today, Nov. 10 and Nov. 12-14 from 9:30[Read More…]
Lions Club Pool lifeguards earn outstanding rankings
A staff of 34 lifeguards and managers at Lions Club Pool were certified and earned a near perfect ranking for job performance this summer. The lifeguards were at their posts from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends, in addition[Read More…]
Flossmoor officials: Work on mental health care is promising
Flossmoor is out in front of a 2027 deadline for how to deal with mental health interventions on emergency calls. The early start to using this new approach is showing signs of success, according to village officials. Generally, police are called to the scene of someone needing mental or behavioral[Read More…]
11.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Bergstein’s Fine Arts Show. Bergstein’s NY Deli, 18064 Martin Ave. in Homewood, will host a fine arts show from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Stop by to celebrate student artists and musicians. Send Your Holiday Event Info to the Chronicle. The H-F Chronicle’s annual Holiday Guide, part[Read More…]
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