The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Friday that 24,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois were recorded over the past week. While cases are still going up, the rate seems to be slowing. Last week’s number was an increase of 3,348 over[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Back to School 2021: Teachers offer their perspectives on the 2020-21 school year
Much has been said and written about the past school year – the work with remote learning, COVID-19 restrictions, a part-time return to school this past spring. To get a sense of what all this meant for teachers, the Chronicle solicited responses to three questions from teachers in District 153.[Read More…]
8/16/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BACK TO SCHOOL PARADE – District 153 and the village of Homewood will celebrate the return to school with a parade on Monday, Aug. 16, along Olive Road from Highland Avenue to Aberdeen Street. The parade begins at 6 p.m. No parking on Olive from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday. [Read More…]
Soprano gives recital Friday at Flossmoor church
Flossmoor resident Regina Ceragioli will present a voice recital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor. Ceragioli is making a career as a soprano. A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, she received a bachelor’s degree from Butler University[Read More…]
H-F Parks looking for employees at Wednesday job fair
Are you someone who wants to work alongside a golf pro? Maybe you have a certain skill, such as Pilates personal trainer or hockey instructor? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has immediate openings in more than 20 job categories and will be sharing information with job applicants at a 4 to[Read More…]
Film crew to take over part of downtown Homewood on Monday
Homewood woman killed in confrontation with Dolton police
A 19-year-old Homewood woman died early Tuesday in a confrontation with Dolton police, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. The woman was identified in the report as Alexis C. Wilson. According to the Sun-Times and other media reports, Wilson allegedly was armed and refused to exit her vehicle. When an officer[Read More…]
Homewood revisits zoning codes, seeks residents’ input
The village of Homewood is reviewing and revising its zoning code and is inviting public participation in the process. The current code was enacted in 2002. The process, which began in June, is expected to take about 18 months to complete. The revision will be managed by consulting firm Houseal Lavigne &[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider municipal code update
Homewood trustees will vote on the adoption of a revised municipal code at their regular meeting Tuesday, July 13. The code has not received a comprehensive update in more than 20 years, according to Village Manager Jim Marino. He said most of the revisions address outdated laws and make the[Read More…]
H-F experiences flooding in the usual spots from recent rains; IDOT reminds public to stay safe around flood waters
After a week of almost daily heavy rain, the weather relented for a nice holiday weekend, but during the rainy week, the usual local flooding problems occurred. In Flossmoor, the Flossmoor Road viaduct had to be closed to traffic several times early last week, according to Public Works Director John[Read More…]
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