Flossmoor Fire Chief Chris Sewell has retired following 10 years as head of the village’s fire department. Sewell announced his decision in December. His last day at the department was Jan. 16.
Author: Chronicle staff
Prince charming and sweetheart dances in February
It’s time to party with your special young darling in February. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting its Prince Charming Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1, for moms, grandmothers and aunts who want to escort prince charming to the ballroom.
Aurelio’s benefit Tuesday supports D153 trip
A Tuesday fundraiser at Aurelio’s will benefit the students at James Hart School who are planning for the annual sixth grade trip to White Pines Nature Ranch.
Diane Bierwagen | Jan. 4, 2020
Bierwagen, Diane, formerly of Homewood IL, passed away on 1/4/2020. For full obituary and memorial details, please visit www.heflebowerfuneralservices.com.
Flossmoor’s fire department set record for calls in 2019
Flossmoor Fire Department set a new record for emergency calls in 2019, responding to 1,720 requests for service.
Homewood trustees to welcome new staff, volunteers at Tuesday meeting
Six village employees will take the oath of office at the Homewood village board meeting on Tuesday, and trustees will consider six appointments to village advisory committees.
Classical string concert on Sunday to benefit PADS
From left, Sajdah Muhammed, Elinor Detmer Kate Nelson and Noelle Naito will be performing classical works on Sunday as part of this year's MLK Day of Service. The concert will benefit PADS. (Provided photo) Four young musicians, including one from Flossmoor, will perform a classical music concert for PADS on Sunday, Jan.[Read More…]
Strong storm to bring a year’s worth of weather tonight, Saturday
A storm expected to hit the area tonight and Saturday will have a little bit of everything, according to forecasters: rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, wind and possibly thunderstorms. It could be precipitation from four seasons packed into one storm. [Update 1:09 p.m.: Flossmoor issues storm advisory.]
H-F band parents preparing for Jan. 18 ‘Taste of Europe’ fundraiser
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Band Parents Association is hosting “A Taste of Europe” fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, to help defray expenses for the H-F Symphonic Winds and Jazz Band’s trip to Europe.
Homewood Heights Baseball gathers shoes for those in need
Homewood Heights Baseball Club has joined the effort to gather shoes for needy communities around the world through the Sole to Soul project, which helps micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries get out of poverty.


