Schools in Homewood and Flossmoor have received nearly $500,000 in Digital Equity Formula Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education for improved internet connectivity. The money came through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Homewood District 153 received $139,574 — $113,808 for devices and $25,767[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Cook County early voting starts Oct. 19
The lines are long in Chicago for early voting, but Homewood and Flossmoor residents will have to wait until Monday, Oct. 19, for the start of early voting in suburban Cook County. Voters will find locations open seven days a week between Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. The Cook County[Read More…]
Happy birthday, Mary Cantway
Happy birthday, Mary! Knowing you has been a blessing for so many people in the Homewood-Flossmoor community. The Chronicle joins with them in sending you wishes for much happiness and good health in the coming year. Related story: Friends gather to give 105-year-old Mary Cantway happy birthday (Oct. 2, 2019)
Walk Walton gets a new presentation Oct. 18
For this year’s Walk Walton event, participants will traverse Izaak Walton Nature Preserve in small groups, to respect physical distancing guidelines. (Chronicle file photo)
Southland Economic Transformation Fund awards more than $400K to 10 south suburban projects
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) and the Southland Development Authority (SDA) has announced grant awards of more than $400,000 to fund innovative initiatives that further strengthen the economy and communities of the South Suburbs. The Southland Economic Transformation (SET) Fund received nearly 60 proposals. The fund is[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department open house goes online this year
Coping with COVID: Sept. 22
Local good news. The rate of new COVID-19 cases has slowed in Homewood and Flossmoor, and there have been no additional deaths reported for either village by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office in the past two months. Homewood has recorded 425 cases since the pandemic began, with eight new cases[Read More…]
Park district space for rent for learning pods
Looking for a place school children can learn with others? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering various spaces for rent for families and/or pods of remote learners. These spaces have access to Wi-Fi, are sanitized following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and give students access to outdoor spaces[Read More…]
H-F broadcast, video students win awards
PSC Foundation Scholarship Classic is Oct. 5
The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting the 27th annual Scholarship Classic at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor on Monday, Oct. 5. Registrations for the annual event are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 28. Golfers can also support the scholarship fund by taking the option of scheduling a tee time[Read More…]
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