Proceeds from Portillo’s sales on Tuesday, Oct. 29,will benefit the District 153 annual trip toWhite Pines Nature Ranch.
Author: Chronicle staff
Pritzker, IDOT announce updated plan to rebuild Illinois roads, bridges
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday a new version of the multi-year plan for road and bridge projects across the state, which is the first to capture the historic impact of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.
‘Those Who Excel’ honors presented to District 153 staff, supporters
Community members, administrators and staff in Homewood School District 153 were selected as 2019 winners of the “Those Who Excel” award presented by the Illinois State Board of Education. The ISBE recognized them at an Oct. 19 banquet. The awards honor those affiliated with the district who made outstanding contributions to[Read More…]
Young patients at Grant Orthodontics spread the word on breast cancer
Aidan Mendoza went “pink” at his Octoberorthodontic visit, choosing pink bracket ties inhonor of breast cancer awareness.
Attendance doubles at Homewood Science Center
The Homewood Science Center doubled its attendance in 2018, according to Edie Dobrez, the center’s executive director. She outlined that and other important information in the HSC’s 2018 report for Homewood trustees at a recent board meeting.
Business & Brews offers a chance for business networking Oct. 23
People like to do business with people they know, and two area business groups are providing an opportunity for businesspeople to get acquainted with each other and sip on fine craft brews at the same time.
District 161 staff receive ‘Those Who Excel’ honors
Five individuals from Flossmoor District 161 were selected to receive “Those Who Excel” awards from the Illinois State Board of Education at a ceremony Oct. 19 in Bloomington-Normal.
Saturday marks Flossmoor Brewfest’s return to downtown area
Beers and ales, ciders and even mead will be plentiful when Flossmoor’s Brewfest returns on Saturday, Oct. 12. Participants will be able to sample tasty products from more than two dozen brewing companies from around the Chicago area, and the rest of the nation.
Walkathon Oct. 19 supports H-F scholarships in memory of 2015 graduate
A special walkathon is planned for Saturday, Oct. 19, that will keep the memory of a Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate alive as it benefits current students in their college endeavors. The Alisia Dieudonne Foundation is sponsoring the walk at Bicentennial Park, 3401 203rd Street in Olympia Fields.
Wind Creek casino plan includes hotel, entertainment center
A casino complex announced Wednesday by Wind Creek Illinois LLC would include a hotel, entertainment center, three restaurants, two bars and a skyline lounge when the four-year project is complete.


