“I grew up about four miles from Wrigley Field, listened to Harry on the radio all the time and have been going to games since I was a little kid,” says Christy Rickabaugh, of Homewood. “My best friend from childhood has season tickets. We have been watching and going to[Read More…]
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H-F High honors Viking athletes in seven sports
The Athletic Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School honored outstanding students in cross country, field hockey, golf, boys soccer and girls tennis for their successes during the fall 2016 season. The students were recognized on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Fall Athletic Awards Night-Part 1 program.
Metra to hold public hearing in Homewood on proposed $1.06 billion 2017 budget, fare hike
Metra will hold a public hearing from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, to provide information and hear comments and questions from the community on its proposed 2017 budget. Anyone who cannot attend can find information at metrarail.com. Comments can be sent[Read More…]
No state of crisis in District 161, board president says
A state of crisis does not exist in Flossmoor School District 161, board of education President Stephen Paredes said last week. “All pistons are firing,” Paredes said in an Oct. 27 interview with the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle. “We are headed in the right direction. We are meeting our district goals.” The[Read More…]
Teen arts organization seeks to expand adult leadership
Audrey Faris, left foreground, and Aggie Cobain, left background, paint faces during the 2016 National Night out in August. The two artists are members of TALK, a teen arts and leadership organization. The group recently launched a face-painting business. (Chronicle file photo) Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil (TALK) is about a week shy of[Read More…]
Halloween party follows trick or treating in Flossmoor
Flossmoor’s Halloween trick or treat hours for Monday, October 31 are 3 to 7 p.m. The Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department invites village youngsters in preschool through third grade to its annual Halloween party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Parker Junior High School gymnasium.
Military spends $15 million on Army Reserve Center facelift
The United States Army completed a $15 million facelift and expansion at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Army Reserve Center, 18960 Halsted St. in Homewood. The 37,000 square foot facility is now double its original size to provide more training areas.
Enjoy the fall leaves at Irons Oaks and remember to use leaves in your garden
There are second uses for lots of things – including fall leaves. An Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center official recommends keeping and mulching fallen leaves to help the health of local soils and wildlife. And to appreciate the beauty and usefulness of fall leaves, join the Irons Oaks’ Fall Walk[Read More…]
Cubs fans cheer on World Series squad at Homewood’s Martin Square
Area Cubs fans gather in Martin Square on Friday night to watch the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in Chicago since 1945. (Photos by Ashley Cady/ H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: The village of Homewood will host another World Series viewing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Martin Square just north[Read More…]
Born a Cubs fan
Gloria Namroud, who grew up a couple of blocks north of Wrigley Field, says she was born a Cubs fan. “Our mom and dad, who are alive and in their 80s,are diehard Cubs fans,” says Gloria, of Homewood. “We are blessed to share this historic moment with them.” “My brothers and other kids in[Read More…]
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