STARRY NIGHTS CONCERT/PRIDE NIGHT — The first Starry Nights concert of the summer begins with Pride Night festivities at 5 p.m. tonight with vendors and a DJ in Irwin Park, 1800 block of Ridge Road in Homewood. At 7 p.m. The PriSSillas take the stage. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.[Read More…]
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01/29/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
Blood Drive The Red Cross has declared the nation is in the worst blood supply crisis in a decade. Homewood Fire Department is hosting a blood drive at 17950 Dixie Highway, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. To book a time to donate call Vitalant at[Read More…]
7/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEER DOWN TO A SCIENCE – Celebrate Homewood Science Center’s five-year anniversary with the Science of Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. July 29. The event at Rabid Brewing includes a sample beer tasting, two drink tickets, yard games and munchies. Not Your Dad’s Band plays summer hits, and you[Read More…]
7/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GARAGE SALE SIGN-UP – All Flossmoor residents can participate in the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association Community Garage Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14. Register by Aug. 11 for a $10 fee. Email [email protected] for an application or find a registration link at the Chronicle website Community Calendar. KITTEN[Read More…]
7/13/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
ROUTE 66 ATTRACTIONS – Find out where to get your kicks at the program “Route 66 on a Tank of Gas: The Mother Road and More in Illinois.” You’ll learn about attractions within 300 miles of Chicago, all found along Route 66. The program is presented live on Zoom at[Read More…]
7/12/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
VILLAGE BUSINESS – At the Homewood Village Board meeting on Tuesday, trustees will consider a number of changes to the municipal code, including to liquor licensing, remote meeting rules, public dances and parking regulations. Trustees also plan to pass a resolution of their intent to reimburse the owner of Homewood Chevrolet[Read More…]
7/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COOLER WEATHER – Temperatures cool down today into the 70s and rain moves back into the area late this week, making for a possibly wet weekend. SOUL UNDER THE STARS – Enjoy live music in the Starry Nights concert series beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Irwin Park Band Shell.[Read More…]
7/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
EVENING SOCCER CAMPS – H-F Soccer Club hosts four summer soccer camps for kids in three age groups from kindergarten to eighth grade. The two-day camps are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings on July 13 and 14, July 20 and 21, July 28 and 29, and Aug. 3 and 4.[Read More…]
6/29/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOOD ASSISTANCE – Flossmoor residents who are experiencing flooding on their street or other storm related issues should call the Flossmoor Police Department non-emergency number at (708) 957-4500, and public works crews will be dispatched. FOOD GIVEAWAY – Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., Chicago Heights, hosts a food[Read More…]
6/25/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
WASHOUT WEEKEND – The forecast for the next few days calls for severe thunderstorms, including heavy rain. A chance for storms continues into next week. MARKET RAINOUT – Due to the predicted rainy weather, the Village of Homewood canceled tomorrow’s Farmers Market. PEE-WEE POSTPONED – In another weather misadventure, GoodSpeed[Read More…]