Although rain moved in during the afternoon, Flossmoor residents enjoyed a warm sunny morning in which to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Scenes from the annual parade by Andrew Burke-Stevenson (ABS) and Ryan Burke-Stevenson (RBS) for the H-F Chronicle. ABS gallery RBS gallery
Author: Chronicle staff
Community picnic returns with traditional family activities
The 4th of July community picnic will return this year to Izaak Walton Nature Preserve after a pandemic hiatus, but the event will reach back further than two years for its inspiration. The Family Fun Fest sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, which followed the Homewood 4th of July parade[Read More…]
Communities hosting variety of events, concerts in July
There’s plenty happening in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities to keep everyone entertained this month. Homewood parade, picnic returnAfter a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Homewood’s popular 4th of July parade and community picnic will return this year. As in pre-pandemic times, the parade will start at the[Read More…]
State, local officials urge people to ‘leave fireworks to the professionals’
Homewood Fire Department is urging residents to follow safety guidelines during the Independence Day holiday, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal issued a similar plea on Tuesday. HFD staff member Megan Tipton provided the safety posters below that were created by several fire safety organizations as a way to remind[Read More…]
4 H-F grads honored by Sox
The Chicago White Sox ACE program recognized four Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates during a June 7 ceremony at Guaranteed Rate Field for their work on the ball field and their intention to continue to play baseball in college. Shai Robinson will attend Illinois State University; Aarion Fry will attend Lakeland[Read More…]
Gordon leads Cook County District 5 race
With 99% of precincts counted, Monica Gordon has taken the lead in the race for 5th District Cook County Board of Commissioners. Flossmoor is in District 5. Gordon had 7,092 votes, 38.49% of the total, at 9:45 p.m., according to the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Gordon was followed by Kierra[Read More…]
Homewood firefighters extinguish garage fire on Saturday
There were no injuries in a fire early Saturday in the 18500 block of Dundee Avenue, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The fire took about 10 minutes to extinguish, Grabowski said. Most of the damage was limited to the garage, with some minor damage to the house and[Read More…]
HFEO awards scholarships to 8 students
By Chronicle Staff The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization awarded eight $500 scholarships to members of the Class of 2022. Students who are pursuing a career in education received the Future Teacher Award. Honorees are Madelyn Zirbel and Erik Dedo, both attending Illinois State University. Outstanding Service Awards recognize students for their[Read More…]
Don’t forget to vote!
Tuesday, June 28, is election day in Illinois. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in this primary election will choose candidates for the gubernatorial ballot in November. Candidates are running for statewide offices; U.S. Senate and House of Representatives; Cook County Board president, county offices[Read More…]
Arrest made in connection with Mod Pizza stabbing
Homewood police report that a Sauk Village man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred Friday in Homewood. Martez Price, 26, of the 2200 block of 220th Street, was taken into custody on Sunday, June 26, police said. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office has approved three[Read More…]
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