Barriers were placed along the side of Dixie Highway at the intersection with 175th Street this week in preparation for the closure of a short section of Dixie Highway on May 20. The road soon will be closed from 175th Street north to 174th Street while crews replace a culvert, according[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
H-F music grads to perform at free FCC concert Saturday
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates, both college music students, will perform at a free classical music concert Saturday at Flossmoor-Community Church. Katelyn Hoag, H-F Class of 2012, and Anya Brumfield, Class of 2016, will perform at the church at 2 p.m. May 18. Flossmoor Community Church is located at 2218[Read More…]
H-F students win top honors in broadcasting competitions
Mark Ciesielski, teacher and chairman of the Broadcasting Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has released a list of students who won top prizes at four major competitions this year.
H-F student conductors practice with professional musicians for May 21 concert
Members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra gave Homewood-Flossmoor High School orchestra members special tips as they prepare for the annual Senior Conductors Concert at 7 p.m. May 21 in the H-F Mall Auditorium. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra violinist Brian Ostrega works with members of the H-F High School violin section in [Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market opens May 25
Slather on some sunscreen and grab your reusable bags, because the Homewood Farmers Market summer season kicks off on Saturday, May 25. The outdoor market returns with its popular features, including live music, monthly artisan and vintage goods, a series of Wednesday evening dates and, of course, fresh produce.
Flossmoor resident named IJP School principal
Charlotte Kelly has been named the new principal for the 2019-2020 school year at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor. She has been teaching at IJP School for 14 years, and currently is a fifth-grade teacher.
Fire pit, taproom make debut at Friday’s Pre-Dark Lord Festival
To craft beer enthusiasts, it’s known as “pDLD.” They know that Flossmoor Station’s Pre-Dark Lord Day is a once-a-year chance to taste beers from local brewers around the Midwest. It’s also an opportunity to sample “Wooden Hell,” which has been called the brewery’s “most infamous” product. Hours of Pre-Dark Lord[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to hear results of parking study
Two construction projects that could begin later this year will have a big impact on parking in downtown Homewood. The village hired the firm Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona Inc. to study how the village can compensate for the disruption. Eric Russell with KLOA is expected to present the firm’s findings[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly works to bring needs of African American mothers to the forefront
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is putting the needs of African American women in the spotlight through the work of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, founded the caucus with two other representatives. Kelly said the caucus was necessary to[Read More…]
Homewood celebrates Rail Fest, Public Works open house on May 18
Homewood will celebrate its rail history at the 15th annual Homewood Rail Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the H-F Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Kids will also get a close-up look at big machines the same day at the Homewood Public Works[Read More…]
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