The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present a multi-media concert, “The World Beyond: Where Music and Nature Meet,” with music accompanying beautiful displays of the Aurora Triptych at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Park. The program features[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
H-F cheerleaders win twice at 35th annual cheer competition
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has two more trophies thanks to the outstanding work of two cheerleading squads. After qualifying for the meet in December, the two H-F cheerleading teams were among more than 80 teams given five minutes to perform routines at the 35th Annual Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association championships Jan.[Read More…]
Sustainability in the South Suburbs outlined Feb. 8
Registration is being accepted for the Growing Sustainable Communities Together program on Feb. 8 hosted by the South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium. The day-long program will feature speakers addressing major issues that can help ensure quality of life in the South Suburbs. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to[Read More…]
Cold causes travel, power problems
[Update: ComEd reports Homewood and Flossmoor power outages were resolved by early afternooon. Metra Electric Line service will remain suspended Thursday. Officials hope to resume by morning rush Friday.] In addition to dealing with extreme cold temperatures Wednesday morning, a number of local residents were without power, and Metra announced[Read More…]
Donate unwanted gifts for seniors in ‘Leave It for Love’
A February Homewood-Flossmoor community collection of unwanted gift items for the Leave It for Love project will help brighten a senior citizen’s day, said founder Jennifer Molski of Flossmoor. Suggested items include hostess gifts, warm weather gear, trinkets, household décor, makeup and perfume. Books and clothing are not being accepted.[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department hosts blood drive Saturday
The Homewood Fire Department is hosting a blood drive Saturday, Feb. 2. Staff from Vitalant will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire station, 17950 Dixie Highway.
Severe weather affects village services Wednesday in Homewood, Flossmoor
Municipal offices in Flossmoor will be closed by severe weather Wednesday, while a reduced staff will be on duty at Homewood village facilities. Other local services will also be affected by the brutal cold.
Frigid temps mean polar vortex discounts at brewery
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery is responding to this week’s brutal temperatures by offering discounts commensurate with the Arctic chills. For every low in the negative teens or below, Flossmoor Station will match that amount in percentage discounts on all food and drinks.
Registration open for Prince Charming and Sweetheart dances
Take that special boy or girl to the annual Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Prince Charming or Sweetheart dance. Registration is required and open for these two special annual events, now at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave. in Homewood. Moms, grandmothers and aunts will enjoy the fun at The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts raffle starts Jan. 31
The South Suburbs will have its third Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle when Marian Catholic High School draws its first number on Jan. 31. Tickets are $5 for six chances to win. The drawing will be at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Carlo Lorenzetti’s Restaurant, 560 W. 14th Place, Chicago[Read More…]