After COVID-19 silenced the Community Band in 2020, James Hart School music teacher Matt Johnson is ready to bring the sounds of music back to Irwin Park in Homewood for two free concerts in July, and he is still looking for volunteers to play with their fellow musicians. The band[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
New technology equipment at Homewood, Flossmoor libraries helping seniors connect
Seniors in Homewood and Flossmoor have new means for internet connections, thanks to grants for senior services provided to libraries. The Homewood Public Library and the Flossmoor Public Library each received a $10,000 grant from AgeOptions, a nonprofit organization that is part of the Area Agency on Aging for Suburban[Read More…]
Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation receives visitors bureau grant
The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) awarded a $3,960 grant to the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation to market and promote their Earth Day event, Reimagining Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry. The networking event will be held April 22 at Governors State University. Coming on the heels of Gov.[Read More…]
Resurrected brewery, Citgo station, Ridge Road drainage project on Homewood trustees agenda
A closed brewery could see new life, and two long-languishing projects could see movement depending on actions of the Homewood Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Homewood Brewing Company is in the process of purchasing the property at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway, formerly the home of Vice District[Read More…]
6/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
TRAIN STATION CONSTRUCTION – Metra notes that from Monday, June 14, through Friday, June 18, the west tunnel entrance and the west parking lots at Park Avenue will be closed for tunnel construction. Commuters should use the east parking lot and the east entrance at Hardwood Avenue to access the tunnel and Metra’s boarding[Read More…]
H-F High School baseball advances to super-sectionals
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s varsity baseball team won the sectional title with a 9-6 win over Lincoln-Way East Wednesday. The team will host Providence Catholic High on Friday for the super-sectional game. A win Friday will move the team into contention for the state championship title. On Monday, the team became[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: June 8
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 53% 47.9% 33.2% 44.1%
COVID-19 numbers: June 7
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 51.6% 46.7% 33% 42.48%
COVID-19 numbers: June 6
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 51.6% 46.7% 32.3% 42.48%
COVID-19 numbers: June 5
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 51.6% 46.7% 32.3% 42.24%
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