Homewood School District 153 and the Homewood Education Association (HEA) have reached an agreement on a five-year contract that includes salary raises for teachers and staff. HEA approved the agreement on June 2. The District 153 board ratified it on June 7. Board President Shelly Marks characterized negotiations as positive and[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Tuesday Metra meeting focuses on Electric Line schedule changes
Schedule changes to the Metra Electric Line train service, including some reductions, will be addressed at a Tuesday information meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The Chronicle gave incorrect information on several items in a story posted Sunday that we regret. Corrected information[Read More…]
Five free summer concerts at Irwin Park
Homewood and Flossmoor residents have five opportunities to enjoy free outdoor concerts in Irwin Park bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers three Starry Nights programs starting at 7:30 p.m. Fortunate Sons will entertain June 22. The tribute band to Creedence Clearwater Revival performs[Read More…]
School staff members recognized for outstanding service
As the school year ends, teachers, administrators and staff are retiring from Homewood-Flossmoor schools. Whether it was giving a short term or more than 30 years of service, the work of these staff members has been greatly appreciated by all they came in contact with during the school day.[Read More…]
H-F High quizbowl team in national championship for second time
For the second year in a row, a Homewood-Flossmoor High School team has been selected to compete at the National Scholastic Championship quizbowl competition this weekend, June 10 and 11.
‘Touch a Truck’ lets kids have a look
Most kids see trucks drive by, but the “Touch a Truck” program let them get inside and pretend to drive the monsters of the roadway.
Homewood resident honored by Illinois State Historical Society
The Illinois State Historical Society presented Elaine Egdorf of Homewood with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding efforts in her community and across the state.
Six H-F seniors awarded HFPA scholarships
The six winners of Homewood Flossmoor High School Parents Association (HFPA) scholarship were announced at the May 24 honors convocation. Recipients of the $500 scholarships and their colleges are: Jessica Ashby, Howard University;Jenna Bostick, Grand Valley State University; Jayson Doss, Columbia College Chicago; Lillian Gosha, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Alexis[Read More…]
Racquet Club gearing up for Senior Health & Fitness Day May 31
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet Club is planning a host of activities on Wednesday, May 31, to mark National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The special events at the racquet club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, will provide seniors with information through presentations; a chance to get their health[Read More…]
Hart School names 48 members to National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at James Hart School in Homewood inducted 48 new members. Parents and administrators were present for the candle-lighting ceremony on April 17. Students who have a cumulative 3.75 GPA after five terms ― three from sixth grade and two from seventh grade[Read More…]
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