The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Fourth of July festivities, including the Homewood parade and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Family Fun Fest, but the two agencies, in collaboration with the village of Flossmoor and Homewood-Flossmoor High School, filled the gap with the “Quarantine Cinema” drive-in movie.
Author: Chronicle staff
IPO to perform concert July 22 at Olympia Fields Country Club
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will offer two 40-minute performances by a string quartet at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. on July 22. The concert at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields, will be performed by Linda Veleckis Nussbaum, violin; Kamen Vatchev, violin; Scott Gordon Dowd, viola;[Read More…]
BMW Championship golf still on, but no decision on spectators
Olympia Fields Country Club will be hosting the BMW Championship golf tournament Aug. 25 through 30, but there has been no decision on whether spectators will be allowed to attend the event. Information from the Western Golf Association, host of the event, gave a new date for the event. It[Read More…]
Timed appointments available as Flossmoor library reopens to public
Flossmoor Library patrons can now enter the facility with a reservation for a timed, 75-minute private visit. (Chronicle file photo)
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)
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