The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Scholastic Bowl team placed in the top eight teams in the IHSA state meet, after winning regional and sectional competitions. Senior Jack Piros was named to the Scholastic Bowl All-State team. He is only the third H-F player in school history to be All-State twice. He[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Homewood Library’s 100th celebration tickets are on sale
The Homewood Public Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community this year with a special anniversary party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The library was founded in 1924, so this party will have a Roaring ‘20s theme. Patrons are welcome to come in their ‘20s[Read More…]
3.22.2024 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT — The H-F Park District will host an evening egg hunt in two sessions, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. tonight at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. Bring a flashlight and basket. A non-paying adult must accompany child. The hunts will start promptly at the registered start[Read More…]
Voters say no to Thornton Township mental health tax, plus other election results
Thornton Township’s proposal to establish a mental health board funded by a 0.15% property tax to mental health services was soundly defeated in the primary election Tuesday, March 19, according to preliminary results posted by the Cook County Clerk’s office. The mental health board, which would have distributed proceeds from[Read More…]
3.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
VOTE — Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find out where to vote. Click here or here. Information on voting for judges. Click here or here or here. Who is on the ballot. More election information. DISTRICT 233 MEETING — The board will meet at 6:15 and 7 p.m. tonight in the The Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The[Read More…]
3.15.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
SHAMROCK SCAVENGER HUNT — The first of Homewood’s four scavenger hunts this year will be open today through Sunday, March 17. About 20 Homewood businesses will have a shamrock for participants to find. Take a selfie with the shamrock and email to [email protected]. One winner will receive a $10 gift certificate from each[Read More…]
3.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or call 312-626-679, ID 991 8481 160, passcode 573812. The commission will consider a request from the resident at 2716 Debra Lane for a driveway variance.
3.13.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ROVER’S RUN SURVEY REVIEW — The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board will meet at 5 p.m. in Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave., to review feedback from a park survey and discuss future operations of the Rover’s Run dog park. The board decided in January to make the dog park a free amenity, but after receiving feedback from users, agreed[Read More…]
3.12.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
THORNTON TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in township hall, 333 E. 162nd St., South Holland. Find the agenda here. BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at 425 S. Halsted Chicago Heights. HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Survey to give feedback on school districts’ communication efforts
Communication is essential to having an informed population in Homewood and Flossmoor. That’s why schools are asking you to take a survey assessing how well they communicate. Whether you’re a grandparent who put your children through school or a current school parent or guardian, a teacher or a homeowner, getting[Read More…]