“Sleeping Beauty,” a production especially for children, school groups and daycare centers, will be staged by The Drama Group, 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights, with five performances April 10 through 14.
Author: Chronicle staff
H-F board approves $1.4 million in updates
The District 233 school board accepted four bids at its Feb. 19 meeting, for a total of $1.43 million for work on the North and South Buildings this summer. Amber Mechanical of Alsip was awarded a $508,000 contract for updates to the mechanical system on the North Building gym.[Read More…]
Lion’s Club Pool passes on sale now
Thinking about summer right now? Get a jump on the season and you could save money on a pool pass for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lion’s Club Pool in Homewood.
Humane Society seeks zoning change, special use permit for new adoption center
The South Suburban Humane Society will seek approval from the Homewood Board of Trustees for two measures that will enable the development of an adoption center at the former Homewood Animal Hospital. At the board meeting Tuesday, trustees will consider changing the zoning map to designate the site at 2207[Read More…]
Murder charge in Kerrigan death filed against man, 23, who was caregiver
A Justice man has been charged with first degree murder in the Feb. 20 death of Homewood resident James Kerrigan. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Monday approved the felony murder charge against Frederick Walker, 23, who lives in the 8600 block of 81st Street in the southwest suburb.
James Hart students stage ‘Lion King’ musical
The story of future king Simba and his rise to power over the animal kingdom will be presented by students at James Hart School when they stage the “Lion King Jr.” musical at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at the school, 18820 Morgan Ave., Homewood.
Author will discuss improv for spirituality at two programs
Presbyterian minister and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana will present her spiritual insights on dealing with the unexpected when she expands on the principles outlined in her book “God, Improv, and the Art of Living.” She will be a guest from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at[Read More…]
Kerrigan death ruled a homicide
A Homewood man found dead in his home Wednesday night was the victim of a homicide, according to Homewood police.
Rep. DeLuca sponsors bill to return 10 percent tax share to villages
The villages of Homewood and Flossmoor may see a return of state income tax payments to 10 percent, thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights.
Police investigate report of shots fired in Homewood
Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired Wednesday night. In a statement, police said the report came in shortly after 8:30 p.m. Responding officers observed a damaged front window on a home in the 1400 block of Willow Road. The damage appeared to be caused by the discharge[Read More…]