At the regular board meeting Tuesday Homewood trustees will witness four new employees take the oath of office and will consider a request for installation of a four-way stop at a residential intersection and a request for a day care center special use permit.The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Diet, exercise program starts Jan. 11 at racquet club
If your New Year’s resolution was to take the weight off, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has a special program to help get you started and keep you motivated. “Jump Start Challenge” meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 11 through March 29, at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920[Read More…]
Volunteers join two park district boards
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board of Commissioners welcomed six volunteers to serve on the Park District Advisory Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee. Nine persons serve on the Park District Advisory Committee, which meets each month to offer program suggestions and other information the park district commissioners and parks’ staff can use[Read More…]
Jan. 20 is date for H-F music program auction
Mark your calendars for Jan. 20, the date for the live and silent auction and party supporting the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings Orchestra trip to Germany. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Holiday greetings from the Chronicle
Rudolph. The Grinch. Ebenezer Scrooge. Frosty the Snowman. Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun. And of course, the family in the stable, angels singing on high, shepherds stunned by a star, the wise men following its wandering light. As usual, we have a lot of company for Christmas. It[Read More…]
White Christmas looks likely
The prognosis is good for a white Christmas this year. The National Weather Service forecast on Saturday called for a 100 percent chance of snow during the day Sunday, with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. Any snow that falls could stick around for a while, too. Temperatures are[Read More…]
Home rule ordinances top the Homewood trustees agenda Tuesday
Trustees will consider five ordinances that, if adopted, would: Place the question before voters in the March 20 consolidated election whether to grant the village home rule authority Place limits on some of the authorities granted by home rule status, including the promise to abide by non-home rule property tax[Read More…]
Marian High School choir performs Christmas concert
Nolan Way, a senior from Homewood, takes part in “A Christmas Journey,” the annual Christmas choir concert at Marian Catholic High School. The various choirs sang traditional Christmas songs as well as carols in Spanish for the Dec. 5 program. (Provided photo by Mary Compton)
Holiday season giving is easy, helps local agencies, charities
Does the holiday season make you feel generous? You’re not alone. This is the time of year when most people open their hearts and wallets to help those in need, a way of spreading cheer that feels good.While there are worthy causes around the world, charitable giving close to home[Read More…]
Let the holidays begin: The Chronicle Holiday Guide calendar
Our annual guide to holiday events and activites in Homewood and Flossmoor, which first appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
