The Village of Homewood will host a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday to provide information and invite comment about a proposed tax increment finance district on the site of the former Bogart’s Charhouse. The hearing will include a report from the Joint Review Board, which includes representative from other[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Police to conduct drill Thursday at Willow School in Homewood
Homewood officials urge residents near Willow School in Homewood not to call 911 if they see police presence in the area on Thursday morning. The Homewood Police Department, in cooperation with School District 153, will conduct a critical incident drill from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 25, at[Read More…]
Auditions open for Midwest Motet Society
Singers are invited to audition for The Midwest Motet Society, a Flossmoor-based auditioned community chamber choir. Auditions are by appointment with Marie Grass Amenta, founder and music director, who can be contacted at [email protected] or 708-206-0380. All rehearsals will be Tuesdays in Flossmoor beginning Aug. 27. The 2019-2020 concert schedule includes[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘In the Heights’ musical Aug. 2-11
The Drama Group will present the musical “In the Heights” as its final production of the 88th season. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 11, at The Drama Group’s Studio Theatre at 350 W.[Read More…]
Dozens of skaters involved in the H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program
The H-F Vikings Youth Hockey program involved more than 100 skaters ages 5 through 14 last season in hockey training and competitions. The organization’s supporters are hosting a golf outing to support the program and enhancements at the H-F Ice Arena.
Third ‘Coffee with a Cop’ slated for July 19
Flossmoor police officers will meet the public at the annual “Coffee with a Cop” event on July 19. “Coffee with a Cop” is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Starbucks, 3760 Vollmer Road. Acting Police Chief Tod Kamleiter said he will be on hand with three or four[Read More…]
GSU/50: Students past and present share testimonials about Governors State
“The faculty at GSU has been really helpful in challenging me and giving me career advice and helping me with my major and outside programs. They suggest that I think about different internships and certifications. Right now I’m interning with the GSU Marketing & Communications Department.”
Local activist groups to host vigil Friday in support of immigrants
Three local activist groups are planning a vigil from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Lights for Liberty is sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburbs, Indivisible South Suburbs Chapter and Dems on the Move.
‘State of Hate’ is topic at July 17 community program in Flossmoor
Local governmental agencies in the Homewood-Flossmoor area are teaming up with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to present “The State of Hate,” an informational program in Flossmoor on July 17.
Science Center hosts moon landing celebration July 17
The Homewood Science Center will have you looking at the moon — and doing a few other fun things — at its Wednesday, July 17, “Footsteps on the Moon” program. Stop by the science center at 18022 Dixie Highway between 5 and 9 p.m. to mark the 50th anniversary of[Read More…]