Flossmoor Library patrons can now enter the facility with a reservation for a timed, 75-minute private visit. (Chronicle file photo)
Author: Chronicle staff
Coping with COVID: Illinois case numbers still good, national cases skyrocket
State law mandating hiring Illinoians for public works projects goes into effect. Cook County Circuit Court reopens, with restrictions. Local case numbers continue slow climb.
Independence Day: Celebrating powerful voices for freedom and equality (free)
Happy Fourth of July! This weekend we are continuing the longstanding tradition of marking the founding of our nation, but with a different approach this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help mark this time of celebration, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle and 23 Miles South Theatre are presenting the words[Read More…]
District 161 to host virtual Diversity Dinner on July 8
Flossmoor School District 161 will be hosting a virtual Diversity Dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Anyone who wishes to attend should send an email to [email protected] by 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The focus of the discussion will be “Talking to Children About Racial Bias” by Drs. Ashaunta[Read More…]
Volunteers nurture HSC’s pollinator garden
Helping the pollinator garden at the Homewood Science Center thrive are, from left, Liam Hughes, Liam Nelson and Aaron McIntyre. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Gloria Jean’s Coffees partners with Homewood Science Center on learning projects
Summer volunteers Lauren Matthews, left, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and her sister, Kaylin, a sophomore at H-F, gave their time to pack PopUpSCIENCE@Home kits. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
After holiday break, farmers market will move to Phase 4 limits
Fresh produce will be available at the Homewood Farmers Market on July 11. Village officials urge customers to order in advance if possible and to take advantage of curbside service. (Chronicle file photo)
Coping with COVID: Phase 4 brings shutdown relief, caution
Illinois enters Phase 4, and it might take some time to get to the next phase. H-F Park District reopens playgrounds. Closest state testing site moves to South Holland. COVID-19 numbers remain good. Case numbers in other states are on the rise again.
FPD to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on June 27
Flossmoor residents will have a chance to sit down with local police officers and talk about community issues during a casual “Coffee with a Cop” session from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Officers will be on hand at the tented dining area in front of Dunnings Market,[Read More…]
New firefighter joins Homewood department
Shawn Santos is Homewood’s newest firefighter/paramedic. (Provided photo)
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