ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS — Flying Fox Conservation’s Mammals and More will teach about some of the most unique creatures from around the world from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 27, at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave. The cost is $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents. Click here[Read More…]
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Flossmoor’s Plant the Gem event named Governor’s Hometown Award finalist
Plant the Gem, a community-wide tree-planting event held last October in Flossmoor has been named one of four finalists for the Governor’s Cup in the 2023 Governor’s Hometown Awards program. A team from Flossmoor will head to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to present for the judges’ panel on Wednesday, Aug.[Read More…]
Last swing: Special game marks rite of passage for Homewood youth softball players
When Homewood youth softball coach Hope Zawaski realized that 26 girls were “aging out” of junior level softball at the same time, she and her husband, Junior League President Jay Zawaski, decided to plan something special. They organized the Last Swing game, a kind of swan song for the 13-year-olds[Read More…]
County starts block grant initiative for community based organizations
Cook County officials announced on Wednesday, July 26, the Starting Block Grant initiative designed to provide capacity building resources and support to community-based nonprofit organizations serving Cook County residents. The grants will support small organizations looking to build internal capacity and develop their infrastructure to promote organizational health, growth and[Read More…]
Adults get to play in the water at the Splash Pad on Aug. 4
Adults, prepare for a chance to make a big splash return to the Millennium Park Splash Pad in Homewood! Grown-up Night at the Splash Pad returns from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The location is mainly utilized by kids who have a good time. The Splash Pad has[Read More…]
7.26.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
PRAIRIE STROLL AT COYOTE RUN — Dave Ward will lead an evening stroll from 6 to 7:30 p.m tonight at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Ward is the retired golf superintendent and native plant expert who will introduce guests to landscaping with native species and other[Read More…]
Help might be coming for flood-prone Homewood viaduct
Homewood’s Dixie Highway viaduct becomes a small lake nearly every time there is a torrential rain storm. But the structure’s drainage problems could be addressed in coming years. After the state announced on July 7 a six-year, nearly $41 billion infrastructure investment program, the Chronicle inquired whether the longstanding viaduct[Read More…]
Porch Fest returns; distributed music event moves to Southgate neighborhood
The first Porch Fest in August 2020 was a bright spot in the first summer marred by the COVID-19 pandemic. A reprise in 2021 was even more popular. Residents offered their porches as stages for local musicians, who performed for a community already weary of the social limitations the state[Read More…]
7.25.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
AIR QUALITY ALERT — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an air quality alert until midnight. “Particulate levels and ozone due to Canadian wildfire smoke are forecast to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the air quality index.” IEPA officials suggest active children and[Read More…]
Supporters help raise nearly $70,000 for Homewood Science Center
An estimated 175 people came out July 20 to support the Homewood Science Center at its Summer Fest party, helping to raise nearly $70,000 to support science programs. The party moved indoors this year to Idlewild Country Club with entertainment from DJ Phil Lee. The Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie[Read More…]
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