Homewood police are investigating a reported carjacking incident that began about 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Shell gas station, 17951 S. Halsted St., and ended with the arrest of two suspects by Indiana State Police. The victim told police that two subjects armed with handguns approached him while[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Registration open for Anew’s dance fundraiser
Registration is open for the “Dancing Away Domestic Violence” event on June 11 hosted by the nonprofit Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. This fundraiser, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Martin Square, 18020 Martin Ave. in Homewood, will have people getting up on their feet to enjoy line dancing,[Read More…]
Perfect day for an ice cream social
Monday’s blue skies, a light breeze and a temperature in the 80s made it a perfect day for an ice cream social with Dairy Queen treats! Irwin Park in Homewood was jammed with District 153 kids and parents who came out to celebrate spring. Treats were provided by the Parent-Teacher[Read More…]
Proclamations, oaths of office at Homewood board meeting
The Homewood Board of Trustees has no action items on the agenda for its meeting Tuesday, May 10, other than approving the payment of bills, but there will be two proclamations and three oaths of office administered. Ryan Bischoff and Samantha Nissen will be sworn in as police officers. Martin[Read More…]
Homewood PTA benefit at Buona Tuesday
Take care of your hunger cravings and help the Homewood District 153 PTA with its fundraiser Tuesday, May 10, at Buona at 19801 Crawford Ave. in Flossmoor. Present the coupon and you will give a credit to the PTA. Purchases made at any time during the day will earn a[Read More…]
Obituary: Judy Nadine Lemmon (née Wall)
Born in West Frankfort Illinois September 21, 1931, Judy Nadine Lemmon (née Wall) passed on March 26, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a long-time resident of Harvey, Hazel Crest and Homewood Illinois. Her parents were Audie and Teracie (née Anderson) Wall. Judy was preceded in death by her husband,[Read More…]
H-F’s Performing Arts Center open house is May 11
The Black Box Theater is one of the key features of the new H-F performing arts center. (Provided photo) The Performing Arts Center, the newest addition to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will be open to the public when the Fine Arts Department hosts an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]
Introduction to tennis program is May 14 at racquet club
If you’ve never played tennis, or you’re looking to learn more about the game, the U.S. Tennis Association-Midwest Section invites you to its second Play Tennis Midwest interactive tennis program on Saturday, May 14, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Tennis racquets will[Read More…]
Park district adds new programs to summer schedule
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has several new programs on tap for junior high kids, adults and the H-F community. How about sitting around a bonfire visiting with your neighbors? The park district is making it easy to do. Come out for two community bonfires from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The[Read More…]
James Hart students inducted into National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society at James Hart School inducted 44 new members during a ceremony April 11. The seventh and eighth graders were selected for their academic standing and their volunteer efforts at school and in the community. The 2022 new members are eighth graders Jordin Bates, De’Aunta Burns,[Read More…]