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6.15.23 | What You Need to Know Today

Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Storytime — A story time from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today in the Rauch Reading Room at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The session is for ages 3 to 7. Kids get moving with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Registration is required.  Makerspace Day —[Read More…]

6.14.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

Flossmoor woos Trader Joe’s — Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson posted on Facebook (see below) urging residents to help make the case that Trader Joe’s should build a store in the village. “Over the years several of us have requested a Trader Joe’s in the South Suburbs. The Village of Flossmoor, Illinois is stepping up our[Read More…]

6.12.23 | What You Need to Know Today

BOARD MEETINGS TONIGHT Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at James Hart School, 18220 Morgan St. Find the agenda here.[Read More…]

6.9.2023 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

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…]

6.7.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

BEYOND FOOD — NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago will present the online presentation “Beyond Food: Understanding Eating Disorders,” from 7-8:30 p.m. June 13 with Camille Williams. The event is free, but registration is required. Email [email protected] or call 708-852-9126 for more information. FLOSSMOOR HISTORY OPEN HOUSE — The Foundation for[Read More…]

06.05.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

Air quality alert The Illinois EPA has extended the air quality alert through Monday. Anyone who is sensitive to elevated ozone levels might want to limit time spent outdoors. The Chronicle has a new air quality monitor widget post in the right sidebar of the front page at hfchronicle.com. Meetings[Read More…]

6.2.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

IT’S A ONE-OF-A-KIND TIME – Homewood Artisan Street Fair is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Shop from one-of-a-kind artisans, handmade goods, upcycled and vintage items. Enjoy live music both days. ROOT ON A LOCAL AUTHOR – From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,[Read More…]

6.1.23 | What You Need to Know Today

TROMBONE CHOIR CONCERT – The South Suburban Trombone Choir will perform an end of the (school) year concert at 6 p.m. tonight in the Irwin Park bandshell in Homewood.  HEALTHCARE CAREERS CAMP – Teens ages 16 to 18 interested in medical careers can participate in a free Explore Healthcare Careers[Read More…]

5.31.23 | What You Need to Know Today

BIKE THE GEM BEFORE IT’S RUN – There’s still time to register for the annual Bike the Gem on Saturday. The community bicycle ride — not a race — traverses eight miles of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon course. Participation is free, and open to riders age 9 and older. [Read More…]

5.26.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

IT’S FINALLY FARMERS MARKET TIME – Visit the first outdoor Homewood Farmers Market of the season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Martin Square. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, bakery, cheese, nuts, craft beer, prepared foods, artisan pieces, woodwork, candles and jewelry. This week, Serendipity[Read More…]

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