Governors State University will present a panel discussion examining democracy and the media on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Room F1622 to celebrate the launch of the school’s new Center for Community Media. Journalist and author Moustafa Bayoumi and professor and journalist Oswaldo Zavala will participate in “A Conversation on Democracy,[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Teaching staffs in place but local districts need substitute teachers and bus drivers
Although many school districts across the nation are facing staffing shortages, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood District 153 have been able to fill all their teacher positions. What’s lagging behind is substitute teachers and bus drivers. Districts have been able to hire new staff to take the[Read More…]
Kids can create their own tornadoes on Saturday with Doppler on Wheels
Weather usually happens to us, whether we want it to or not, but on Saturday, local kids will have a chance to create their own weather with the help of Doppler on Wheels. The University of Illinois project will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Homewood village[Read More…]
Conservation coalition backs Forest Preserves referendum on Nov. 8 ballot
A coalition of groups organized as Vote Yes for Clean Air, Clean Water and Wildlife in Cook County is supporting a Nov. 8 referendum to increase funding for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The ballot question asks voters to support a 0.025% tax increase that will increase a homeowner’s[Read More…]
Single vehicle crash Sunday morning knocks out power
A driver traveling northbound on Dixie Highway at about 8:16 a.m. Sunday, July 31, struck a utility pole, knocking out power to residents in the area. Homewood police said the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel and struck the pole at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Collett Lane. [Read More…]
H-F schools ready for opening day, special events
Before you know it, the school buses will be back on the street picking up students for their first day of 2022-23 school year. First up is Homewood-Flossmoor High School, opening for freshmen and transfer students on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The first day of class for all students is Thursday,[Read More…]
GSU’s Center for Performing Arts announces 2022-23 schedule
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University has a 2022-23 season lineup filled with dance, music and theater performances sure to win rounds of applause. From celebrating diverse cultures with Ailey II, Mariachi Herencia de México and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, to honoring veterans and bringing[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor police plan National Night Out festivities
Homewood’s annual National Night Out celebration will have a new twist this year, a Hawaiian theme. In the village’s weekly newsletter, officials said: “Aloha! Homewood Police Department is making this year’s National Night Out Hawaiian Night Out. Think ‘Hawaii 5-O’ meets Homewood PD,” referring to the law enforcement drama that was[Read More…]
Summer Fest a blast for Homewood Science Center
More than 150 people came together on Thursday, July 28, to have a fun time at Summer Fest, the fundraiser for the Homewood Science Center. “The unwavering support we receive from so many is humbling,” said Edie Dobrez, executive director of the center. The event raised an estimated $32,000 through[Read More…]
H-F junior killed in car accident
Flossmoor police confirmed the death of Oliver Paredes, a junior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, in a car crash early Sunday morning. Police said around 2:45 a.m. the car was northbound on Western Avenue at Hutchinson Road when it left the roadway. Oliver was the only occupant. Police said the cause[Read More…]
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