Local food pantries are bracing for a tsunami of people suddenly needing their services. The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 appears likely to disrupt the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving nearly 42 million Americans and 1.9 million Illinoians without food assistance. Locally, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, based[Read More…]
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H-F park board begins first step for green roof initiative
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board took the first step Tuesday, Oct. 21, to go green, install a new roof and reduce utility costs by having solar panels installed at the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W 183rd St. in Homewood. The park district currently pays 0.130 kWh (kilowatt hour). If the[Read More…]
Plans for Homewood Auditorium conversion to performing arts center presented at board meeting
The Homewood Village Board got its first look at the proposed 500-seat Homewood Performing Arts Center. The renovation plan for the Homewood Auditorium was presented at the Oct. 28 board meeting by Mike Matthys, principal at Linden Group Architects, who displayed visuals of what the auditorium would look like after[Read More…]
10.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Resurrection Mary. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an opportunity to learn about Chicago’s most beloved spirit from 7 to 8 p.m. Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves adoption of the FY 24-25 audit
The Flossmoor Village Board accepted a positive FY 2024-2025 audit with the best possible rating at the Oct. 20 meeting. Finance Director Ann Novoa said another unmodified opinion on the audit, the highest form of opinion, was outstanding. “(This) achievement that came out of the audit for the village is for[Read More…]
10.29.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Manga Club for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the FORT for teens who love manga. Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a screening of “Hocus Pocus” (1993) with an interactive movie script. Includes props,[Read More…]
10.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Chronicle Holiday Events Guide. If you or your organization are planning a holiday event that’s open to the community, we’d love to include it in our annual Holiday Guide, which will be part of the Dec. 1 print edition and will be posted on our website. Click here to add your event.[Read More…]
Homewood board approves water rate hike for 2026-27
Homewood water rates are going up. The Homewood board approved a water rate study at its Sept. 30 meeting and set new rates for 2026 and 2027. Finance Director Amy Zukowski said the rate hike is needed to cover a range of rising expenses, including equipment replacements, debt service, and[Read More…]
Under new ownership
The Walt’s name came off the building at 2345 183rd St. Monday morning in preparation for its reopening under management of Berkot’s Super Foods on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Walt’s operated the grocery store in Homewood for 45 years. Berkot’s promises a major investment and changes with its operations.
Hundreds walk through Millennium Park on the Trick or Treat Trail
The astronaut came to the Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday. So did several princesses, along with cartoon and movie characters, including Bingo and Bluey, Pooh and his friends and the Little Mermaid. It wasn’t just a showing of kids. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Halloween celebration included parents in costume,[Read More…]
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