CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP — The Homewood Science Center Conservation Ecology Internship led by Chicago Public School science educator Nicole Fuller is for area middle school students. Interns will meet outdoors at Homewood’s Izaak Walton Preserve on Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 and then conduct community outreach at Walk[Read More…]
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8.26.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRUCKIN’ INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR — Homewood and District 153 present a back-to-school touch-a-truck festival from noon to 4 p.m. today in the village hall parking lot, 2024 Chestnut Road. The event will feature police vehicles, fire vehicles, public work vehicles, giant kid-friendly games, a DJ spinning kid-friendly music, a rock climbing[Read More…]
8.25.2023 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE — St. Andrew Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood, will have bargains available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, including gently used household goods, books, toys, tools, small furniture and children’s clothes. YOU MATTER 2 FALL PROGRAMS — Registration is open for youth leadership organization You Matter[Read More…]
8.24.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HEAT WARNING — The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning until 8 p.m. today. The temperature is expected to reach 99 degrees or higher with a heat index of about 113 degrees. Officials urge people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun,[Read More…]
8.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HEAT WARNING— The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for today. The temperature is expected to reach 95 degrees or higher with a heat index of at least 110 degrees. KARAOKE KAZOO JAM— Melody Mart, 18062 Dixie Highway, is hosting a kazoo jam from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight. Learn your favorite[Read More…]
8.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HELP SAVE PETS — A surge of new arrivals at its shelter facility along with a mid-week heat wave putting stress on air conditioning systems has prompted South Suburban Humane Society officials to issue a plea for people to foster animals. Both its locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]
8.18.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
AIR QUALITY ALERT — Wildfire smoke is expected to move into northern Illinois today. The air quality reach the orange level, or unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, those with breathing or heart disorders including asthma and COPD and even active adults. Check the air quality monitor at hfchronicle.com for the[Read More…]
8.17.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
MARIAN QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING — The next drawing in the Marian Catholic High School Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rudy’s at Balagio, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Tickets for the drawing are $5 and can be purchased at the bar or at the[Read More…]
8.16.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD MEETING — The board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. FITNESS IN THE PARK — Meet tonight from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in Homewood Estates Park, 18200 California Ave., for a free fitness class, Zumba with Edy. Arrive[Read More…]
8.15.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
DISCOVERY PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Discovery Preschool will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Parents or guardians can meet teachers, tour the classrooms and ask questions. For more information, call 708-957-7275 or email [email protected]. DISTRICT 233 BOARD MEETING — The board[Read More…]