Dust off those dictionaries. “Spell Check!” is back. The adult spelling bee will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. The event, sponsored previously by the Friends of the Homewood Public Library, is being organized by the[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Park patrons to pitch in May 4 for annual Park Pride cleanup
Homewood-Flossmoor area residents who enjoy H-F parks all spring, summer and fall also help get them ready to go for the season during the annual Park Pride cleanup event.
IPO presents Mozart concert April 27
On Saturday, April 27, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presents “From Wit to Wonder: A Mozart Celebration,” featuring Robert Chen, acclaimed violinist and concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The program, conducted by IPO Maestro Stilian Kirov, showcases the range of Mozart’s melodic gifts. The concert begins at 7:30pm at Ozinga Chapel, 6601[Read More…]
Marian Catholic announces top scholars
Marian Catholic High School has announced its quarterly honor roll. The selected students achieved academic success with grade point averages of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Drama Group stages ‘Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” one of Broadway’s best comedies, will be staged by The Drama Group this weekend and the first weekend in May at the group’s Milord Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights.
PSC board votes down new signage for buildings
The Prairie State College Board of Trustees voted down a proposal to improve signage on campus that would help first responders reach a destination quickly in the event of an emergency. The proposal for signage in parking lots and on buildings on the Chicago Heights campus failed on a 3-1[Read More…]
Redevelopment closer for Triumph Building site in Homewood
Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to seek additional bidders on a project to redevelop the site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The building at 2033 Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the Triumph Building, was purchased last year by the village for the purpose[Read More…]
Serena Hills principal resigns, third in District 161 to quit since March
Shari Demitrowicz, the principal of Serena Hills School for the last five years, is leaving Flossmoor District 161 at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. Demitrowicz’s resignation was announced at the April 8 board of education meeting.
Flossmoor schools on soft lock down as police apprehend two suspects Monday
Two suspects are in custody following an early-afternoon incident on Monday in which police attempted to stop a car that was being erratically driven through a Flossmoor neighborhood. A loaded weapon was recovered as the incident transpired, police said in an email alert to community residents. During the incident, Flossmoor[Read More…]
Flossmoor police arrest suspect in armed robbery
Flossmoor police announced Tuesday afternoon that investigators have made an arrest in connection with a recently reported armed robbery. Flossmoor detectives are also actively pursuing two juvenile suspects in connection with the incident.