52 NATIVE PLANTS AVAILABLE – Ordering is open for the Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale. Fifty-two native plants are available, including flowers, grasses and trees. See images and place your order at the Irons Oaks website. Orders are due May 5. Pick-up is 9 a.m. to noon on May 20. [Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
3.16.23 | What You Need to Know Today
H-F STEPPERS ON THE U.C. FLOOR – The H-F Steppers will stage a pre-game performance on Friday at the United Center before the Chicago Bulls take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is the second consecutive year the H-F High School team has performed at the United Center. NEEDED: PUPPY PARENTS[Read More…]
3.15.23 | What You Need to Know Today
PARK DISTRICT JOB FAIR – Check out part-time job openings during the H-F Park District Job Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. March 25 at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. Job fair applicants whoreceive an employment offer are automatically entered to win a $25 Wiley’s Gift Card. Positions include summer[Read More…]
3.14.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GUESS HOW MANY HYDRANTS – Get excited for Hydrant Hysteria, a contest from the Village of Homewood that challenges residents 18 and younger to guess how many fire hydrants are located within the village. The person with the closest guess will win a special experience with the Homewood fire chief[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools spend $94k on new AC units
The Flossmoor School District 161 board voted 6-1 to purchase four Trane brand rooftop air conditioning units at its Feb. 20 meeting. Board member David Linnear cast the sole dissenting vote. Associate superintendent Fran LaBella said the administration’s recommendation was to buy the Trane units, after analyzing three bids. One[Read More…]
3.10.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SEED STARTING SATURDAYS – Homewood Green Thumb Saturdays presents Seed Starting, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Village of Homewood. Learn how to start your garden inexpensively from seeds for a wider array of plants. WHAT’S IN THE WATER – Friends from Forest Preserves of Cook County will join Homewood Science Center[Read More…]
3.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR – Older residents can enjoy Senior Social Hour at 1 p.m. Friday in the Homewood Library Meeting Room. The event promises fun activities and socializing. Light refreshments will be served. Register online. FLOSSMOOR VEHICLE STICKERS – Due to supply issues, there was a delay in the sale[Read More…]
State of Faith: Numbers up, renewed energy at Flossmoor Community Church
(This story is the second in the Chronicle’s State of Faith series exploring spiritual life in the Homewood and Flossmoor area. The project is funded by a grant from the Homewood Rotary Club.) Founded in 1927, Flossmoor Community Church is approaching its 100th anniversary of serving its members and the[Read More…]
3.8.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AT HSC – Do-si-do over to Homewood Science Center to buy your favorite Girl Scouts cookies, available through Monday. A girl within Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana will be credited with your purchase. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to[Read More…]
3.7.23 | What You Need to Know Today
THEFT PREVENTION – After a recent increase in certain stolen vehicles, Homewood Police Department has partnered with Kia and Hyundai corporations to help combat motor vehicle theft. HPD is now offering free steering wheel locks to village residents who own a Hyundai vehicle from model years 2011 to 2021. Locks[Read More…]
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