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Robert “Russ” Bensley of Flossmoor, an Emmy Award winning newsman and longtime producer who worked with Walter Cronkite at CBS, died on Aug. 9. He was 92. Russ Bensley shows the Emmy Award he received for his work as a news producer. (Chronicle file photo) Mr. Bensley’s long career in[Read More…]
Although many school districts across the nation are facing staffing shortages, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood District 153 have been able to fill all their teacher positions. What’s lagging behind is substitute teachers and bus drivers. Districts have been able to hire new staff to take the[Read More…]
Weather usually happens to us, whether we want it to or not, but on Saturday, local kids will have a chance to create their own weather with the help of Doppler on Wheels. The University of Illinois project will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Homewood village[Read More…]
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is launching its fourth annual calendar photo competition, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2023.” Last year, approximately 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2022,” showing the preserve in different months of the year. Winning photos that appeared in the 2021-22[Read More…]
MISS THIS? SHYEAH, RIGHT! – To celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary, Rabid Brewing shows “Wayne’s World” outdoors at the beer field at 8 p.m. Saturday. Wear your flannel shirt, and bring a blanket or chair. Guapotacos will serve up dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. BLESSED BE THE BACKPACKS –[Read More…]
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 10, it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts outside of Chicago for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The tests will be provided free of charge. The[Read More…]
The District 153 school board is inviting residents to a special information session on Monday, Aug. 15, on the proposed Nov. 8 tax referendum to support Homewood schools. The discussion will be part of the board’s regularly scheduled 7 p.m. meeting at James Hart School’s gym, 18220 Morgan Ave., Homewood.[Read More…]
ONCE UPON A TIME – H- F Park District Children’s Theater transports us to fairyland, with presentations of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel at 6 p.m. Friday outdoors at the Irwin Park Bandshell. Bring a chair; Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Tickets cost $5. BINGO FOR 55+BETTER –[Read More…]
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle staff will be at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, to talk with readers. Extra copies of the most recent print edition will be available. The Chronicle is reviving the visits, just as editors[Read More…]
Plans for a proposed commercial kitchen to prepare students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School for work in the food service industry and new spaces for fashion design and interior design were presented to the District 233 Finance Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Adding a new commercial kitchen will[Read More…]